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All About Etched Mirrors

When you are mirror shopping for your home, or decorating a space, you will want to take into consideration the style as well as the make of the mirror that you choose. You will find that many of them are framed with decorative frames, and this will help your designing and using them in decorating as well.

You've just moved into a beautiful apartment but the white walls are going to drive you over the edge. Not to worry! A few accessories, some window treatments, and an etched mirror and suddenly your room will come to life.

When you rent sometimes there are restrictions about what you can or cannot do. Some landlords won't let you get the paint brush out and add some color so you have to use other creative means. Here are some ideas to bring a little life to your room.

1. Etched Mirror

You might be wondering what a mirror can do for your white wall dcor. The answer is plenty! Etching is an art form. Suddenly a mirror becomes a painting - a beautiful eagle, a seascape with lighthouse, puppies playing, or the cutest kitten ever.

Combine the etching with a bold wood frame and wow suddenly your white wall comes alive. Etched mirrors come in all sizes - combine a medium with two smaller, an ultra large one, or several smaller ones. Mix and match how you like.

If your room doesn't have a window use your mirror to make a window. It's a great way to give the illusion of lightness and you can choose your own etched image.

2. Window Treatments

Color, color, color. White won't look white anymore when you add some color on the windows. You've heard it before. Go big or go home. Well make that window dressing stand out. Deep, vibrant colors will add a richness to the room, or bright vibrant colors can add some fun to a room.

3. Rooms Screens

Decorative screens are a great way to divide your room space and add color. Don't need to divide a room then use one of the screens to brighten a white wall.

There are all kinds of designs and patterns available from flowers to oriental scenes to landscapes. So you can choose one that's trendy or sophisticated. Use colors and patterns that enhance your room dcor.

4. Foliage

Turn your room into a tropical jungle and you will instantly discover that white doesn't matter any more....

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