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You will seldom see a fireplace adorned beautifully like the rest of the house. Oftentimes, the space above it is left bare, making the fireplace nothing much than a place for heating in a cold season. But if you come to think of it, there are hundreds of way that the fireplace can be decorated with, and one is with the use of mirrors.
By hanging a large decorative mirror above the fireplace, you can turn it from a boring spot into a lively and exciting one. When choosing a mirror to deck it with, pick one that has a stylish and bold frame. You can also consider a mirror frame made from a similar texture to that of the fireplace. For instance, if the frame of your fireplace is made of oak, try to find a mirror with a frame having a similar look with an oak wood.
If you want to achieve a dramatic effect, try hanging two same-sized mirrors. Make sure they are large enough to completely cover the wall extending to the ceiling. To achieve a layered effect, place a large square mirror in place of the two separate ones. Take a mirror with say, eight sides, and a unique frame design, and hang it to cover the middle section of the main mirror. The effect will simply be dazzling.
Aside from layering, you can also arrange mirrors so that they can create a large individual mirror. Six small or medium-sized mirrors would be perfect for this setup. Take the first three and hang them first on the topmost part of the wall. Take the second three next and hang them just below the other three. For balance, make sure you use mirrors of the same shape, size, and frame color.
While mirrors can stand on their own, you can also try accompanying them with secondary items. Smaller mirrors may serve as the secondary items or you can use other accessories such as accentuated picture frames and decorative porcelain dish. Again, make sure the mirror is huge enough to fill the rest of the space above the fireplace. Have the accompanying items arranged beautifully at the sides or just beneath the mirror.
A rule of the thumb is to make sure the mirrors and the accompanying accessories have a common attribute with the fireplace. In short, your setup should create a thematic result. If you wish to break the rules however, it's alright as long as you can come up with something simple yet elegant.
