Cecelia Mullins
Get this look: Arch’s Glass, 8079 La Plaza, Cotati. A well-placed mirror can create a sense of space in what is usually one of the smallest rooms in the house, while turning the chore of cooking dinner into a delight. A mirror in the kitchen can help a cook keep a look out for what’s happening in the dining area behind them.
Get this look: Premier Bath & Kitchen, 3201 Cleveland Ave., Santa Rosa. A tall mirror draws the eye upward, instantly making the room feel more spacious. There’s a multitude of neat optical illusions that can be created with tall, slender mirrors.
By reflecting the stone work across from it, the mirror creates the illusion of a doorway leading to another room. This artistic collection of hexagonal mirrors effectively transforms what could otherwise have been a dull and plain part of the house.
This hallway mirror welcomes visitors by the entry, making it a useful addition as well as an aesthetic one. If mirrors happen to be your favorite collectible, display them together to add character to a room and to reflect light in different directions. Get this look: Favorite Things, 1500 4th St, Santa Rosa. A large mirror in a small dining area can create the illusion that the room is twice its actual size.
Get this look: Perkins Glass and Screen, 957 West College, Santa Rosa. As can be seen in this space, the large mirror complements the décor, while seamlessly making the room appear much larger.
