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I'm adding one, actually, but not as a fashion statement. I'm adding it so I have practice space for dance in which I can see what I'm doing. If I get lucky, it'll look good in the room, and I won't have to hide it. If not... meh. That's what curtains are for.

precisely as mentioned in the post.. its important to design the decor to be reflected in the mirror, plus you really don't want all the energy bouncing off (poor old feng shui), so binds are a definite must

The example pic above looks too 80s to me, despite the fact that the other room elements aren't very 80s. So I'd say no. I'll take a large framed mirror over this any day.

I can't figure out if a mirrored wall would be OK or not because my parents have one and it's mixed up in my mind with their wall-to-wall pale pink carpeting and faux-rococo furniture. It was also a big pain to keep clean and spotless.

A mirrored wall might work in a more modern, minimalist setting. I prefer big mirrors though.

By the way, that room is just hideous.

There are probably other applications where I'd appreciate the concept more...
...but that room above is a bit "Golden Girls vs. Miami Vice" for my tastes.

anyone know where that couch is from???

and yes, i agree this room is all over the place, and not in a good eclectic way :(

The only thing I don't like that about the room is that hideous coffee table. Everything else is super cute.

I love the couch!

just say no to bad 80's design...

it has taken 20 years for most households to remove their mirrored walls.... 20 long years. I would never encourage a mirrored wall installation (dance studios being an obvious exception).

Dear God! I have floor to ceiling mirrors in my house and I had to cover them up! This 'trick' does not translate well into real life.

We have an entire wall (9x14ft.) in the public space of our apartment that is mirrored. I didn't like it at first, but the benefits have grown on me.

I agree with slowdown, that mirrored walls work in a more spare setting. After all, everything in view is doubled.

I like mirror like some people like wood! The more the better!

It really depends on they design. I can see it work in a more 'industrial' type room, but something fluffy with dizzying floral like the room illustrated is hideous. That photo is bad and I agree: very 80's.

That room is just overkill of mirror-on-mirror!
(mirrored cabinets on mirrored wall with mirrored bird cut-out on mirrored cabinets with mirrorred hangy-ball in front of multiple mirrors. This reminds me of those design shows on tv that like to go over board with their 'themed' rooms: "You say you like carnivals with funhouse mirrors?"...

Keep things simple.

I like it a lot.

Mainly because I live in a cave-like basement, and more light and space would be beautiful! The dance idea is also quite good... I dance, but I did not clue in to that one.

I think I might fashion something of those ikea stick on mirrors!

Oh, don't do it, please don't do it. My last house had giant mirrored walls EVERYWHERE... the L-shaped living room had more mirrors than walls. They reflected off each other so you could watch yourself in multiples.

I contacted glass companies, contractors, everyone and no one would take them down for me because it was too dangerous.

Be sure you really, really, really want to see yourself that much before you do it.

(Though, I do kind of miss being able to lie in bed and watch tv off the mirrors from whichever sleeping position I was in... :) )

Don't do it! Don't do it! I just spent hours upon hours taking down a wall of mirrors and then repairing the wall, primering and painting. Ugh. You probably don't want to see yourself (1) eat dinner; (2) sit on your sofa; or (3) cruising the Internet. It's unnerving.

God no! This is a horrible design trend that should never be brought back.

I think they're brilliant for bouncing light around a small and dark space, just so long as you've got your back to it for most of the time.