I loved Cheryl Cousins post about mirrors over mantels and what they reflect. I decided to review photos from my recent classes and found example after example of mirrors over fireplaces and not one of them reflected anything pretty. The key is typically you will be viewing the mirror from a seated position in a space, so you are looking up at it.
Mirror Before
This completely changes what the mirror will reflect. If you can see the ceiling fan when looking straight on, just think what you will see when you are seated. In this picture you see the mirror reflects the ceiling, the fan and the harsh light. In the after photo, we used art objects to create a pleasing composition. What do you think?
Mirror After
Taking down the mirror over the mantle almost ALWAYS evokes my clients to say…”WOW, I would have never thought of that…..your’e right…..let’s move it!”.