Valentine’s Day is a time to express affection, admiration, and love through gifts, greetings, and time spent with those you care for. Flowers, chocolates, and fancy restaurant dining are traditional ways to communicate feelings. Why not get creative this year and serve a lovely meal in your space? Consider using the vintage charm of an antique mirror to add cozy romance to your dining area.
Why Choose An Antique Mirror For Romantic Ambiance?
Antique mirrors add artistry, interest, and aesthetic value. An antique mirror:
- Adds character: Add character to any space with the wavy surface, scuffs, aged appearance, and inconsistent reflection of an antique mirror.
- Enhances decor: An antique mirror becomes a complementary piece or the focal point of your interior decor. It can add a subtle touch or become the central element of a room.
- Creates dimension: Carefully place an antique mirror to reflect light, creating a feeling of space and dimension.
- Complements your style: An antique mirror enhances pastoral, Georgian, modern, Mediterranean, vintage-style, colonial, and contemporary homes.
- Boosts illumination: Place an antique mirror opposite a window to increase the lighting in a space.
- Creates contrast: Antique mirrors’ intricate bronze, silver, or gold frames contrast with art deco, industrial-chic, coastal, mid-century modern, bohemian, contemporary, and farmhouse styles.
- May showcase attractive features: Try using antique mirrors to showcase and reflect art, plants, vases, flowers, statues, and travel souvenirs.
Suggestions For Using Antique Mirrors To Create An Intimate Dining Ambiance
Use antique mirrors to create a romantic ambiance, placing them to enhance the mood of a room.
- Create the illusion of space: Hang a large antique mirror on a wall in your dining room, and your space instantly looks and feels airier. The room becomes comfortable and relaxed, perfect for an intimate conversation and a romantic meal.
- Add a sentimental touch by intermingling framed romantic photos with a collection of antique mirrors in different shapes and sizes, providing a glimpse of cherished memories.
- Set the tone by positioning a single candle or a cluster of candles in front of an antique mirror. Candles create a romantic feel, and the mirror multiplies and reflects the effect, creating an inviting, warm glow in your dining space.
How House Of Glass And Mirrors Can Help
Let the antique mirrors of House of Glass and Mirrors help you add charm to any space. We have a variety of high-quality antique mirrors in various colours, shapes, and sizes, perfect for architectural and decorative applications. You can even order a custom antique mirror for your home. Contact us for help.
