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is the right size for a wall. In a
bathroom, a mirror can refl ect
beautiful surfaces, but if it's too
high, it won't refl ect light on a
woman's face favorably. Placing
a mirror slightly above eye level
has a more fl attering effect, so
sconces, which are on the side
and provide indirect light, are
more appealing than recessed
lighting, which shines directly on
a mirror and bounces back.
Malin recommends using
mirrors in the living room, dining
room, bedroom and bathroom.
She says a mirror can be wel-
coming in an entry, but not di-
rectly across from the front door,
because any positive energy can
bounce out the door. Mirrors
don't work well in kitchens,
because they refl ect clutter and
get dirty.
Malin adds that it's fi ne to use
a mirror as an accent rather
than a utilitarian piece, but she
advises against hanging a new
one right away.
"Put it on a table for a cou-
ple of days to see how it feels.
Don't commit right away,"
she says.
The goal is to make sure you
create a calming atmosphere,
where you'll feel comfortable
and safe, so instinct comes into
play too.
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Above: Don't forget the outdoors;
the space might be large, but, once
again, dealing with clutter is the fi rst
step. Left: Using mirrors on a photo
and artwork gallery wall to add depth,
dimension and a little glamour.– Photo
courtesy of Jane Ellison Design, Kris Jarret,
Driven by Decor
