Mirrors for Every Room of the House
Sleek and chic, mirrors reflect light, deliver dimension and are meant for hanging with wild abandon
By Lauren Mang January 20, 2014
This article originally appeared in the February 2014 issue of Seattle magazine.
Drama Queen
For the bold-minded, Ikea’s ornate oval Ung Drill mirror (above), $39.99, features a black, upscale antique-inspired style without the upscale antique price tag. We say, swap the basic over-the-sink mirror and make a statement with this in your master bath. 601 SW 41st St., Renton; 888.888.4532; ikea.com
Flower, Flower on the Wall
Where to place a sparkler like Jonathan Adler’s Petal mirror? Only prime spots qualify. Polished brass petals are filled with thin bits of pearly abalone, making for a shimmering décor star that, when placed in an entryway, is sure to wow even the most blasé visitor. $1,150. 2650 NE Village Lane; 206.525.0930; jonathanadler.com
Shining Charmer
We’re mad for the unusual, shield-like shape of Lancelot, $199, a contemporary mirror, available from the Ballard-based interior design firm Pulp Design Studios, that features four rows of beaded accents, all finished in a glinting silver leaf. Pop it over a jazzy printed wallpaper in the powder room for high style in spades. pulphome.com Lancelot: Kevin Dotolo
Bark and Recreation
Rustic-décor lovers, take note: This circular cherry bark number from SoDo’s Rejuvenation, $159.99 online, has a Japanese cherry-bark-wrapped frame that awes with its natural grain and texture—no two are alike. Make this mirror a focal point and fill the space above your fireplace, or opt for a perch on a prominent shelf in the living room. 2910 First Ave. S; 206.382.1901; rejuvenation.com 
Triple Threat
Sure, they’re sold individually, but it’s hard to invest in just one of these eye-catching Nikita mirrors, $645 each, when their continuous interlocking circle design practically insists that they be hung in threes. Try grouping them above a simple wooden sideboard in a dining room. Available in either a gold- or silver-leaf finish at Madison Valley’s Maison Luxe. 2828 E Madison St.; 206.405.2888; maisonluxe.net 
Open and Shut Case
Created by Italian industrial designer Gino Carollo for contemporary French furniture retailer Ligne Roset, the asymmetrical Adonis mirror, $1,570, mounts to the wall and has two panels of different widths, which can either swing open to reveal the mirror’s triptych style, or, for non-Narcissus-inspired moments, swing closed to highlight the mirror’s American walnut wood backing. Its height and breadth also bring dimension and brightness to smaller rooms and hallways. 112 Westlake Ave. N; 206.341.9990; ligne-roset-usa.com 
Low Profile
Room & Board’s Infinity has a slim steel box frame that draws attention to the mirror’s beveled edge. It comes in three sizes (shown is the 36-inch square version; rectangular and round styles also available) and oodles of colors, but we think this poppy orange hue brings a brightness to bedroom walls without being overbearing. $399 in stainless finish, $449 in color. 2675 NE University Village St.; 206.336.4676; roomandboard.com
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