Antique mirrors are a great way to bring a piece of the past home. Authentic age old mirrors are hard to come by and often come at a hefty price. While their expensive charm isn’t lost on decor enthusiasts world over, people are coming up with cost-effective alternatives that allow them to be owners of the aesthetically framed looking glass.
Indian Antique Decor, a group for all vintage and antique decor enthusiasts, hosted a Theme Of The Week Challenge urging members to interact and share with the community! The first challenge, Mirror, Mirror, on The Wall, revolved around old-world reflections and fairy-tale fantasy! Members were urged to share snaps of the Vintage and Antique Mirrors that adorned their homes. Each entry was accompanied by a story that followed the mirror’s journey home.
Read ahead to see 5 ways you can incorporate antique mirrors into your home decor!
Here’s a Peek at Vijayalakshmi Sridhar’s Wooden Wonderland!
Expressing her love for antique mirrors as she talks about the story behind them, Vijayalakshmi Sridhar’s entry follows wood tones and exquisite craftsmanship.
Found at an estate sale, this beautiful antique mirror at Vijayalakshmi’s home boasts meticulous detailing and numerous botanical elements surrounding the frame. Two vibrant dolls are set on the bottom ledge of the frame, both frozen in a dance pose and adding a pop of colour to the edge.
Purchased from an antique store, this gorgeous mirror makes takes full advantage of its angles, adding dimension to an otherwise closed-off space. A stunning golden-hued pot turned vase is the only occupant, its reflections creating an aesthetic illusion of a carousel, again adding dimension to the area.
Lastly, this gorgeous piece mimics a wooden frame with a vintage-style window in the center. Bought at an antique store, this earthy piece is reminiscent of courtyard homes and their simple windows. The antique mirror reflects the space and creates a room within a room that can only be seen through the window.
Sahana Southekal’s Beautifully Decorated Spandrel
Sahana Southekal shares a series of snaps that are different perspectives of a mirrored wonderland. Revolving around simplified versions of old architecture, Sahana’s beautiful staircase spandrel gives us some wonderful decor inspiration!
Sahana Southekal shares her passion for collecting while she talks about how her gorgeous collection of antique mirrors has accompanied her through every move over twenty years!
A true vintage decor enthusiast at heart, Sahana has rearranged her spandrel decor until fully satisfied with the elegant arrangement that it is now.
Indu Karthik’s Warm and Wonderful Space!
Indu Karthik shares a snap of a gorgeous space at her home, decorated in yellow tones rich in warmth! The wood-framed antique mirror is mounted over a console and takes centre stage in the beautifully decorated entrance foyer.
Indu Karthik shares that the carved teakwood mirror was the first purchase made for her new home! Elegantly displayed over an equally beautiful console, the stunning frame is a sight for sore eyes!
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