Ronnie Wolf
There's no doubt that small bedroom mirror ideas are amongst the top five elements you need to make your compact sleep space feel more generous, better lit, and, of course, functional. And, beyond the glass, there are the effects the shape of the mirror, finishes and color of the frame, and its positioning can have on your decor, too.
Below, we talk to experts to ask for their takes on combining small bedroom ideas and decorating with mirrors. 'Lighting at the bedside is essential if you like to read in bed, but will also add a warmer, softer wash of light to the room at night,' says Emma Deterding, founder and creative director of Kelling Designs (opens in new tab). Finish these with some beautiful lampshades – neutral tones will keep the scheme fresh and light, whilst bolder, patterned shades will add interest and allow your personality to shine. 'Position matching mirrors behind each lamp to help create the illusion of space, whilst reflecting more light back into the room,' she concludes.
Small bedroom storage ideas can take precedence but there's no reason they can't be combined with mirrors, as in the space above. 'Create an eye-catching focal point (that will also distract from the size of the room) by using a decorative mirror as a headboard. When you are arranging a small bedroom, plot out the opportunities for positioning mirrors: adjacent to a window is better than opposite for reflecting light back into the room, and is better for feng shui, too.
Positioned so, you’ll also benefit from the reflections of the natural world beyond the window,' says George Miller, home designer at Neptune (opens in new tab).
Small closet ideas really benefit from having mirrored doors, which can double up as both a looking glass and a way to make the room feel larger. 'This is an excellent interior design trick that has many benefits – it draws the eye up if the ceiling is low, it reflects more and will help to double the size of your small bedroom visually.
'Having wall-to-wall mirrors fitted will of course make your space feel larger and brighter,' says Jennifer Ebert, digital editor, Homes & Gardens. 'Mirrored furniture can make a small bedroom seem larger because the visual bulk of the piece is instantly mitigated,' says Jennifer Ebert, digital editor, Homes & Gardens.
Every room has dark corners, but in small bedrooms, this can mean a loss of very valuable space visually. So, it is worth using lighting in combination with mirrors to brighten them and visually enlarge these areas. 'In varying shapes, sizes and finishes (of both the frame and glass), mirrors are endlessly versatile and particularly invaluable in small rooms or awkward nooks that require an impression of spaciousness,' says George Miller, home designer at Neptune. Treating mirrors like gallery wall ideas can create a decorative effect that goes beyond simply reflecting light and space.
The small convex mirror reflections create interesting depth and form as they bounce light around the space, whilst the dark wooden frames contrast with the pale green wallpaper and the curation of their placement echoes the undulating form of the headboard,' says Katie Lion, senior interior designer at Kitesgrove (opens in new tab).
