Mirrors play an important role in making a space look bigger, wider and ideally spacious through the trick of optical illusions. Whether you’re an avid believer in feng shui or not, mirrors tend to have a consequential impact on balancing the energies in your home. Want to give your home a new look with the addition of mirrors spilling in with Zen energy, read away!
Entryway mirrors create a lasting first impression
Entryway mirrors are the first thing you’re greeted with when you enter your home, choosing the right mirror to say hello to might be a tad bit more tedious. This is because placing a mirror in the foyer upon entry can also make your space seem welcoming and visually attractive. Did you know the perfect one for your front way is an oval or a big round ornate shape mirror? Placing those ornated round or oval-faced mirrors brings a catchy home entrance for you to get your fit-check before you leave or for your OOTD pics. According to Feng Shui ensure the mirror is not placed directly in front of the entrance to reflect away the good luck. Make sure it's placed at the side to invite more positive energy.
Living room mirrors to bring in more spacious feel
For small common areas, placing a mirror in the living room can open up the space and make it seem more inviting as well as bigger through the reflection of light. For an aesthetically pleasing feature, use different shapes of mirrors to form a feature wall in your living area. You can perhaps play around and experiment with different styles by opting for decorative mirror options such as vintage framed mirrors for a classic touch and rattan designed for a more contemporary feel. However, do keep in mind to avoid placing the mirror next to clutter or sharp objects to bring in more Zen energy.
Placing mirrors in the dining area can amplify the abundance
Want to give your dining space a new look? Mirrors are your best friend! Easy on the pocket and versatile to design around. Adding mirrors in the dining room could actually give it a more modern and edgy look, with a dash of character for the flavour to dine in at. This could make the space appear more open, ideally for small dining areas. Opt for mirrors made out of rattan or vintage frames. Also based on Feng Shui, placing mirrors in the dining area symbolises a doubling of wealth and it has to face directly before your food. So you should place them right opposite your dining table to promote a sense of longevity and abundance by reflecting the dishes on it.
Mirrors in the home office can enhance productivity
Home offices are now a compulsory addition to most homes, either to create your own personal workspace for your gaming unit or as a study area for your kids. In a small unit, considering HDB homes, designing a home office can be meticulous. But, using reflective partitions made out of mirror panels can make the space look visually bigger and form a distinctive enclosed area away from the common living room. Apart from this, keeping mirrors in your home office can notably improve productivity because the mirrors have great light reflectance making the space look bigger and brighter changing the overall ambience into a perceptibly positive environment to work in. Place it above your desk for a commanding position to see the door directly, for one to control their professional and personal path better towards constructive growth.
Choosing the right shape of the mirror is equally important
I'm sure we are all aware of how mirrors come in different shapes and sizes and each on its own carries a different meaning. For example, round-shaped mirrors are connected to metal elements and these are beneficial for people to bring a sense of calm into their space and keep the aura around them well-balanced. On the other hand, a square-shaped mirror is associated with elements of the earth to secure stability and prosperity for business environments, perfect for home offices or your own office space. Lastly, triangular mirrors are linked to fire elements, and it's a symbol of success for anyone from all walks of life. You can place it anywhere to reflect complete positive energy into your home, office or life.
Through the use of mirrors, you can not only make it seem visually bigger and spacious but also balance the energies of your home. To reap the full benefits of a mirror according to feng shui it's extremely important to avoid facing any water fountains, water elements or pictures illustrating water surfaces. There’s a belief in ancient Chinese myth that if a mirror faces such conditions, all the luck and good vibes would flow away like water. So despite mirrors being the best way to give your home an instant makeover, when placing a mirror in your personal space, do consult a professional Feng Shui master first to get the best out of it.
