Need: Mirrors

Interestingly, in my search for mirrors in room design, I came across more examples of what not to do...a few tips: if hanging over a console or chest, let one be the star of the composition; scale the mirror to it's purpose; don't hang opposite direct sunlight and reflect something worth seeing twice...my favorite mirror as a tool are convex mirrors: provides some movement in a room and really love them tucked behind lamps, especially on nightstands...

Fair amount of glare here, but imagine the light dances at night from the hanging pendants

Empty picture frame in front of mirror

Love what it's reflecting

May blind if this is a western exposure

A bit contrived overall, but an example of proper scale of lamp to mirror

Changes the architecture in a room

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Need: Layering Accessories

... often means hiding some bit of them...no worries if your style is modern: lose 20 lbs by editing your accessories to what you truly love. Actually, having only what you love around you is good advice in general... Think seasonally and rotate them; grouping smaller items in odd numbers lend more impact than dotting them around the room. Do mix their vintage, patina and scale so your room hits more than one note. (And if you don't have cleaning help, less is more...)

Layered fabrics and greenery hiding a portion of the window treatment adds depth

2-D doesn't do this room justice; I want to peek into the alcove...

Love layered rugs (suitable only for the agile and/or well-insured)

Family photos as an accessory is a tricky thing; I feel another post topic forming...

Make sure you like what the mirror reflects

 Symmetry and enough black serves to fold the TV into the accessory composition

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