When it comes to the geometry of interior design, rectangles are king. Perhaps that is why I love the look of round mirrors so much. Circular mirrors provide a striking contrast against the sharp angles of a desk, table or fireplace.
What's not to love about the circle? After all, it's the first shape we recognize as newborns. There is a natural and organic feel to round mirrors. But at the same time, the round mirror is a bold visual stamp on the wall, less like a window and more like an eye. A rectangular mirror fits into a room: A circular mirror punctuates it.
FIRST ROW
1. Lonny via DC Design Coop.
2. Desire to Inspire.
3. Johnelle & Brian's Rejuvenated Treasures Home.
4. Everything Fab.
5. High Street Market.
SECOND ROW
6. Moss Eclectic.
7. Greige.
8. Mihn & Ted's Lovingly Renovated Home.
9. Mix and Chic.
10. Domino via Alicia B. Designs.
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Comments (8)
Gorgeous! & agreed!
I've been really drawn to these lately too. Also really loving the boot collection in #7.
anyone have any recommendations on where to find a large (inexpensive) one?
"A rectangular mirror fits into a room: A circular mirror punctuates it."
What an elegant way of phrasing! I agree!
I adore circle mirrors. I inherited one from my grandparents that was from a barbershop (1940s we think) that is HUGE - about 4.5 feet circumference - and hangs in my craft room (makes the tiny room look much bigger, but I really haven't got a good place to properly hang it elsewhere). It is a simple round with a bevel and weighs about 30 pounds.
I spent forever tracking down a small round mirror with a subtle gold frame for my dining/living room... about 10 years ago, it was next to impossible to find a round mirror that wasn't huge and gaudy in regular stores.
As far as finding a really large one inexpensively - I'd suggest checking craigslist and junk/antique stores and also look into the discount home stores - Home Goods, Ross, maybe even Kirklands and Pier 1 and maybe you'll find something not too terribly expensive. Oh! And don't forget the old standard department stores: JCPenney and Sears both have some nice and non-tacky round mirrors in amongst the other styles...
We have a great one from Ikea in our family room. Only $99. Sadly, I believe it's discontinued.
You can see it here:
http://thenestinggame.com/2011/08/26/nest-tour-family-room/
agreed, @illuminatedpst, it's so well put, as is "less like a window and more like an eye"
Also, with a round mirror you can do this DIY to it:
http://papernstitchblog.com/2010/02/02/how-to-make-a-frosted-glass-doily-mirror/
I did it to my round mirror a couple of weeks ago, and it turned out great!