Mirrors reflect light into a space to brighten and enliven the decor.  Nothing makes a room look larger than adding a mirror.  But be careful where you place them.  A mirror may be placed in an area where it can be used to see your reflection.  It may also be used to add drama, light, and beauty. 

   

One of my favorite areas to place a mirror is in an entry.  It will reflect light and create a welcoming feeling.  Placed above a console table or chest, a beautiful framed mirror will set the tone for your home and create a focal point.  

 

 

In small rooms mirrors offer an inexpensive way to give the illusion of space.  Place mirrors on a wall opposite a window wall and see how the view is multiplied throughout the rest of the space.  Small, decorative mirrors in groupings work well to give the illusion of space when a functional mirror isn't needed.  Use them on side walls of long hallways.  They will distract the eye and brighten up dark areas.  

 

   

In the bathroom obviously a mirror over the sink is considered essential, but try to think outside the box and use a statement-making mirror.  There are lots of beautiful framed mirrors that will add personality to your powder room, guest bath or master bath.   

 

Browse the beautiful selection of mirrors on our Innovations Home Accessories & Accent Furniture Online Boutique.  Hope you find something special. 

I love sharing "before and after" photos. It's so much fun to see the changes in a room. I love seeing the reaction of my clients when we complete a project, but seeing the actual before and after photos is incredible. You can see a slideshow of "before & after's" on my website under Portfolio, but I'd like to showcase one in this newsletter each month where I'll comment on the project. 

'Before'	'After'

This is the kitchen of Santa Clarita's very own wine connoisseur, Eve Bushman, and her husband Eddie.  They have a very large, well laid-out kitchen, and their cabinet interiors and drawers were in fairly good condition.  What dated this kitchen were the oak cabinets, the tile countertops, the older appliances, and the fluorescent lighting.  Because my clients didn't want to replace their cabinets and were happy with the layout, we refaced the island and the face frames and added new maple doors.  The doors are Shaker style, giving a clean, modern look to their kitchen.  They opted for large, brushed nickel pulls, stainless steel appliances, and a beautiful Mascarato granite that has lots of movement and gorgeous shades of green, beige, and rust.  The fluorescent fixture was removed, the ceiling was drywalled, and we added four decorative pendant lights over the island and recessed cans throughout the kitchen.  Different areas are on different switches, and all are on dimmers, allowing for a multitude of lighting mood options.  The new under cabinet lighting casts beautiful shadows on the new stacked stone backsplash. The barstools were reupholstered in a textured suede that blends beautifully with the maple wood.  This newly designed kitchen lends itself well to Eve and Eddie's many wine tastings. 

  

You can see more photos of this and other kitchens in the portfolio section of my website.  If you'd like some help transforming a room in your home, just call or email me.  I'd love to help you.

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