This week I’ve been working on a little mini makeover in the entryway. Later on in the week I’ll have a bigger “reveal” to show you, but I didn’t want to miss the opportunity to share one of my favorite decorating tips for instantly making a room feel bigger and brighter without any lighting or painting required…
… want to know how?
D E C O R A T I N G T I P :
Hang a mirror across from a window to bounce light around the room, making it feel both larger and brighter!
I moved a console table from my dining room into the entryway and decided to hang a simple round mirror on the wall above for two reasons:
a) I like having some kind of mirror in the entryway to make sure I don’t have puppy hair all over me before I walk out the door
b) placing a mirror in this spot across from a window bounces a ton of light back into the room, making the whole space feel bright, clean, and spacious.
This tip works great in smaller rooms with little to no natural light, but you can use this trick almost anywhere in your house. It’s such a simple concept, but never ceases to amaze me how adding a mirror can completely change the look and feel of a room.
SOME OF MY CURRENT FAVORITE MIRRORS
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SOURCES:
console table | lamp | mirror | pitcher
pampas grass | design books | base rug | top rug
coffee table | sofa | floor lamp
curtains | bamboo roman shade
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And if you happened to catch the two sleepy puppies snuggling in the background of these photos… here’s the cutest photo of them all:
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Lovely – pups too!
I love your design decor! I’m trying to brighten up my entryway & living room. I may have missed it but did you share a link for the console table? I love the style & color.
I’m a HUGE animal lover your pups are adorable! The white one looks like my pit mix named Co-Pilot. They truly are the best, loving & most loyal dogs.
Please if you can let me know where you purchased the console table or if you know the name of the piece?
Thank you!
Karrie
Thank you, and of course! The exact console table I have is sold out, but this one is really similar! https://rstyle.me/+rLGUg5gQ5puzq62WeHfMmg