Selecting a mirror can be an easy and affordable way of updating any room, personalising a previously boring space. I think mirrors create a homely and light feeling which is especially useful during these dark days.
I was recently contacted by Argos and asked if I would like a mirror to review and jumped at the chance. I selected the Living Faceted Round Wall Mirror as I have been admiring this angular style for some time. I was pleasantly surprised to see how affordable their range of mirrors was and this one had particularly good reviews. Now I have it I can see why, as it certainly creates a real designer look in our living room.
When choosing mirrors it is important to consider the style and size. A large statement mirror can really draw attention so it’s important to think about where to locate it to show it off to its best potential. You can either choose something that complements the rest of your decor or select a new style using the mirror as inspiration for your new design.
I chose to use this mirror as the starting point for a new living room design and it has encouraged me to be bold and create a feature fireplace. To do this I selected a bold teal paint to use behind the mirror creating a fantastic contrast against the lines of the mirror. I can’t tell you what a difference having such a statement piece has made, it’s really brought the whole room together with just a quick lick of paint and a few screws.
This is the first project we have tackled in the living areas of the house since we moved in and has really spurred me to carry on with some other small makeovers in each room to make it feel a little more like our space. Stay tuned for more updates!
DISCLOSURE:
Post in Collaboration with Argos, but all opinions are my own.
January 31, 2014 at 7:01 pm
Pretty. I’ve been really impressed with some of the cheaper “statement” mirrors around. The Range have a few good ones too.
January 31, 2014 at 9:02 pm
It’s amazing what you can find at the moment. I also like the Range for reasonably priced stuff.
January 31, 2014 at 7:41 pm
That mirror looks fab – the catalogue pic doesn’t do it justice at all x
January 31, 2014 at 9:03 pm
I think you’re right, I only knew I liked it because I had seen other similar ones in person.
January 31, 2014 at 7:44 pm
I bet a mirror like that would brighten up my Hubs den that I call the black cave. It is such a dark room and I don’t like it… but with mirrors around, it might make it bearable. Love that choice of mirror.
January 31, 2014 at 9:05 pm
I definitely think mirrors would help brighten the place up, certainly worth a look.
January 31, 2014 at 9:04 pm
Nice looking mirror.
January 31, 2014 at 10:01 pm
It looks lovely and that is a great colour you have painted as a statement wall.
January 31, 2014 at 10:38 pm
love it! looks kinda of 70′s retro to me, We need a mirror for our hall way and this has made the short list!
January 31, 2014 at 11:02 pm
Wow that mirror is gorgeous I had no idea Argos did anything like this – the angles on it just make it stand out so much x
February 1, 2014 at 5:56 am
Love that mirror!
February 1, 2014 at 7:24 am
That’s pretty. I thought all argos ones we flat and boring…off to have another look as I need one in our hall
February 1, 2014 at 10:35 am
That really is a statement piece! Very modern, yet retro…somehow!
February 1, 2014 at 12:00 pm
That teal colour is beautiful. I really must check out Argos for mirrors – we need them in a few different places in the house, so I’m going to get onto it.
February 1, 2014 at 2:55 pm
Very nice looking mirror.
We love mirrors and have it in every room in the house… except for front room…
February 4, 2014 at 3:34 am
Very nice! I need a couple of mirrors for our living and dining room – didn’t think I was brave enough for a statement piece but I really like this one.
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