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Floating Mirrors from Target

atla-091208-mirror.jpgA few months ago, when we were at the Designer's Call event in Santa Monica, we had the chance to ask lead designer Lara Fishman what was her "go to" fix for a challenging space. Her answer was mirrors. From walls to tabletops, they can be used in a variety of ways. We especially like this set of 9 round self-adhesive mirrors for their versatilty. Some ideas for using them, after the jump...

 
 

Available at Target, you can use them...


  • in a grouping over a fireplace, instead of a piece of art
  • under candles to reflect the light; especially in a line down a table topped with small votives and a collection of tiny vases filled with flowers
  • In a grouping across from a window, they can bounce light through a dark space
  • as chargers under plates in a table setting
  • a grouping over a bed creates a headboard
  • march them around a room for a different of chair railing
  • as coasters under drinks or plants to protect your tabletops
  • covering one wall in a small bathroom
  • within a deep window frame
  • behind a wall sconce to increase the light projected into a room
  • a feng shui cure suggests hanging a round mirror on a door that directly faces another door
  • on the ceiling

How would you use them?

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we have something similar in our bathroom, although the mirrors are various sizes. People call them "bubbles"

posted by spossberg on September 12th 2008 at 12:46pm
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the on the ceiling idea is kinda fun

posted by hanako66 on September 12th 2008 at 12:52pm
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As soon as I saw the picture I thought what a great idea for my tiny, tiny white bathroom!

posted by pegling on September 13th 2008 at 9:29am
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I love using mirrors as well, because in a darkish room or area they will magnify any available light. I also love Target, for making useful basic cool things available for cheap!

posted by jgphotomom on September 13th 2008 at 5:41pm
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I saw these mirrors a few weeks ago.....very very dissappointing. I thought they looked and felt cheap....and they were smaller than what I would want.....and seemed kind of expensive for what they were....

posted by amiencc on September 14th 2008 at 8:19pm
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though I do like the idea of using them under a candle grouping...but I'd go for higher quality mirrors...maybe with a modern sort of bevel.

posted by amiencc on September 14th 2008 at 8:21pm
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