Our homes today can be beautifully decorated and wonderfully furnished but still lack the necessary accessories to make a house a home. Understanding how to maximise your space is important, a brand new mirror can enhance the overall room and make it feel much larger than it actually is! All areas of your interior can benefit from the introduction of a gorgeous French styled mirror. With many designs, colours and finishes to choose from, all of our walls will relish the opportunity to be granted the companion it deserves. This article will aim to shed some light on the history of mirrors and the array of French mirrors available today.
Mirrors throughout history have functioned simultaneously as household objects and items of decoration. Before the 17th Century Italy, in particular Venice was renowned for their production of high quality mirrors and eventually Venetian workmen passed on their knowledge to the rest of Europe. At the turn of the 18th Century the whole concept of a mirror took on a new found importance; the decoration of a room. With materials such as ebony, ivory and silver used and being finished with exquisite veneers such as walnut, they really did signify luxury and wealth. Mirrors became more elaborate in their design, with craftsman creating beautifully carved silhouettes that stretched all the way from the mantelpiece to the ceiling! Nearing the beginning of the 19th Century France shared its influence with circular mirrors being produced. These featured gilt frames sometimes supporting candlesticks and led to the introduction of cheval mirrors into the European market. With this in mind bedroom furniture took on a new companion, allowing the privileged to add even more glamour into their homes. In general mirror frames reflected the overall taste of the time and were often changed to accommodate shifts in taste and style.
Today the living, dining and bedroom are crying out for a bit of wall decoration! Be bold and treat your home to an elaborately carved mirror, these are very popular nowadays and effortlessly complement your similar styled furniture with their distressed and gilt finishes. Venetian mirrors are a simple alternative to homes with already evocative styling, their plain glass and basic shapes will serve the same purpose of enlarging your space, minus the extravagance. The colour of a mirror is equally important in refurnishing your interior. Gold and silver looks amazing in the living room whilst softer creams and whites will add an element of tranquillity to your boudoir. Try a mixture of shapes to keep your interior guessing, whether it is oval or square both will cast your reflection beautifully throughout your home.
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