The use of mirrors for interior decoration has not been a novelty for a long time. However, thanks to modern technology, the mirror is no longer just a piece of jewelry, but an independent finishing material. To give the interior a special expressiveness, more and more people and designers are turning to mirror tiles. They are ideal for the bathroom and hallway, but also for the bedroom or living room and can usually be attached to the desired surface using simple adhesive strips. Read on if you want to know how you can design your apartment with mirror tiles and be inspired by our picture gallery!
Design an apartment with mirror tiles – different types
These tiles have a reflective surface. They are commercially available as a complete kit and are supplied with the appropriate adhesive. If you want to decorate smaller areas in your home, such as doors or cupboards, with mirror tiles, the variants with double-sided adhesive tape are best. They are available in many different sizes - from the size of a mosaic stone up to 20 x 30 or 30 x 30 centimeters and are sold in round or square shapes, with or without decoration. If necessary, you can of course also have individual mirror tiles made with your own shapes or in special sizes. They are also made from mirror foil, which are cut with scissors and attached with very simple adhesive pads.
Which rooms and surfaces can you design with these tiles?
The tiles bring a special touch to your apartment. They are particularly suitable for making smaller rooms, such as hallways, appear brighter and visually enlarge them. In addition, the lighting is mirrored and the light is amplified by the mirror effect. This makes a small, dark corridor visually appear much larger and brighter. To make low rooms look higher, you should decorate the ceiling with mirror tiles - these create an extraordinary effect above your bed or the dining table. In the living room or dining room they can reflect light and thus achieve a positive effect. But first look at what else is being reflected in the room besides the light. When the tiles are placed behind a floor vase, it looks like a special accent. A reflected painting or bookshelf also looks particularly good. In the bathroom they create a very beautiful effect when incorporated into a tiled wall and framed by border tiles.
Laying mirror tiles – instructions
You can easily make your home shine by decorating a few walls with mirror tiles. What you should pay attention to and instructions will follow soon!
- Decide in advance on the pattern you want to use and also measure the wall to be laid. Getting the measurements right can help you avoid buying too many mirror tiles.
- Make sure the wall you want to tile is clean. All unsealed surfaces must be primed. Since a water-based primer can potentially chip, it's better to use an oil-based one.
- Once the surface is prepared, mark a straight line with a pencil and get started!
- Use double-sided tape and place five small drops on the back - one piece in each corner and one in the rent of the tile. You have about 20-30 seconds after applying the adhesive to position the tile.
- Place the tile on the straight line and press firmly. Add the additional mirror tiles, working in vertical lines - the second goes over the first, the third goes over the second, etc.
- We recommend that you clean the tiles with water from time to time throughout the installation to prevent adhesive from drying on the surface.
Design your bathroom stylishly with mirror tiles
If your bathroom is on the small side, you should decorate it with mirror tiles - they open up the room and make it look twice as big. To achieve this effect, we recommend laying it across an entire wall or ceiling. If you only want to use the tiles for decorative purposes, you can experiment with different patterns and sizes. Larger bathrooms should be designed sensibly and, above all, in limited quantities with mirror tiles - for example as an accent above the sink or behind the bathtub. And remember – the beauty of the tiles can be highlighted with the help of good lighting.
Design living room with mirror tiles
You can use mirror tiles in the living room in many different ways. Whether it's on the walls, ceiling, floor or even the furniture - the room will definitely look glamorous! If you decorate the walls with this finishing material, the room will visually appear larger - it is even enough to decorate only part of the wall with mirror tiles to achieve this effect. But if you want to decorate two opposite surfaces, place the tiles on different levels - this will avoid the effect of a tunnel. Place bright and colorful bouquets of flowers or original decorative items nearby - they will be reflected in it and brighten up the living room.
Design bedroom with mirror tiles
These tiles will give your bedroom a romantic and adventurous character. So that they don't point at the bed and reflect your body, we recommend that you use them to decorate the wall at the head of your bed.
Design the kitchen or kitchen back wall with mirror tiles
Every modern kitchen today is equipped with numerous furniture and appliances, so a visual extension would definitely not hurt. To easily achieve this effect, it is sufficient to decorate a wall opposite the window with mirror tiles. Since these are easy to clean, that would also be the caseKitchen back wallworth considering.
Design a hallway with mirror tiles for a brighter apartment
The hallways are often the worst lit places in an apartment. You can use mirror tiles to hide these imperfections. Use them on the wall or ceiling as an accent near lighting fixtures to make the room appear brighter and sunnier.
Mirror tiles are not only rectangular, but can have a wide variety of shapes so you can adapt them to any style of furniture. The hexagons, for example, are ideal for a minimalist apartment. Smaller areas can also be perfectly designed with mosaic mirror tiles.
Design your apartment with antique mirror tiles for a retro look
If the regular tiles look too shiny or modern for you, you can go for theVintage Variantdecide. They are also available in many different colors, such as gold. A sophisticated and chic detail that will give your white kitchen a special shine and depth.
You haveold furniture, which have seen better days but are worth too much to you to throw away? You can give these a fresh new look by designing them with mirror tiles. This way, your old dresser will have a whole new look in less than an hour of work!
Use mirror tiles for a fresh garden decoration
A few terracotta flower pots that you design with mirror tiles will liven up your garden or balcony and the flowers will look even more beautiful in them.
One way you can make your home even more spectacular with mirror tiles would be to combine them with ceramic tiles. It will look great in your living room and the room will look extremely elegant, solemn and unique!
