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Art Deco is one of the most popular styles today. It brings with it grace and elegance and stunning creativity. Art deco, for all those that are new to this phrase is taken from a period around the 20’s. Originally from Paris, it brought a recognizable eclectic style found nowhere else in the world. Art deco was named this around the 1960’s, where it inspired artists, designers, architects and industrial designers alike. The Chrysler building in New York was heavily influenced by this style and you can find smaller items that can be found around the home such as mirrors and brushes following this style in a similar vein. It’s architectural decadence makes this one style in history to not be forgotten. It has been replicated over the centuries and still remains as popular today as it once was.

Art deco styling makes your home look stylish and chic. It looks beautiful with a simply designed house so that the key pieces speak for themselves.

Typically, when you think of art deco styling, you may think of fanned, elegant lines. This is shown in most of the mirror selections you can buy today. Black and silver colouring was also reminiscent to the simplicity of this style. If you look at a typical art deco mirror it will fall within these categories.

Looking for an original?

If you are looking for an original art deco mirror you will have to do a bit of research as to where the nearest sale rooms or antiques dealers are in your area. If you are willing to travel a little further you will open up the possibilities by looking around your nearest city. You can purchase an original but with it will come quite a hefty price tag. It all depends on your budget but you can pick up some bargains if you keep your eyes open around the charity shops, you may just be lucky enough to discover an unnoticed treasure! www.sheryls-artdeco.co.uk offer a range of varying deco styles from wood framed to wrought iron styled original designs. It may be worth having a look at this site for a few ideas. There are quite an array of different styles that may take your fancy and they come in at around £500 each.

What about reproduction art deco mirrors?

This is one of the easiest ways to bag yourself an art deco mirror without too much fuss. They will be cheaper than an original and there are some really good reproduction art deco wall mirrors out there for you to have a look at. Here, we have given you a few examples of art deco mirror to bear in mind:

• Amazon.com features a stunning Starburst faceted mirror – Art Deco Starburst Mirror. This is simply stunning and typically depicts the traditional design of that period. It’s floral round faceted finish will look beautiful in any home bouncing light off of all of the segments.
• You could look at a few alternative designs on amazon such as the ‘Art deco glass wall mirror’ and ‘Winecoff art deco wall mirror. The glass wall mirror is made up of tiered faceted pieces of glass to create a stunning piece of rectangular artwork as well as a functional wall hung mirror. The Winecoff design has more of the detail in the frame itself. Another example is the multi level art deco wall mirror. It resembles a flagstone paved finish by the way that the pieces have been put together in a mosaic fashion. Any flamboyant design like these will without a doubt become a centerpiece in your home, adding interest to a shady corner or a blank wall.
• If you are looking for more impact then you may want to think about a larger art deco mirror. A large art deco mirror will give your home style and will also give the appearance of more space. Any mirror in a small space will make the room seem twice as big and twice as light, as the light reflects and re-bounds off the reflective surface. If you wanted a simple large mirror in this style have a look at more subtle designs with a plainer finish and simpler frame. The works of Veronica Ossio, Novica show the beauty of this art deco styling. She uses Onyx in her framework rather than making the feature out of fragmented glass. This will give you a cleaner look – NOVICA Mirror, ‘Art Deco Rose’ is available through amazon.

Positioning your art deco mirror

It is important to place your mirror in the correct place. This will not only allow you to showcase this beautiful object, but also use it in a space expanding way. The ideal place for any mirror is in a small area. By giving the impression of space, this beautiful object d’art will help to maximize overall perceived space. Adding a bit of personality into your house is really key to making it feel like a home. Try to add in a few more pieces of art deco styling around your home and perhaps think about adding in an art deco bathroom mirror into your spa area. By adding in different pieces of a similar style into your home, will help to bring all of your other styles together.