Garden mirror: how to use it for an original decoration

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The garden mirror can be used to make an original decoration of your outdoor space. Discover ways to use it with this article.

Exterior mirrors are somewhat underrated accessories. One rarely turns to these objects for the layout of the outside even if, in reality, they have a lot of potential. They could help you create interesting optical effects, vary the ambience of your garden, or even make your green space bigger visually.

Garden mirror idea with original frame

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Even smaller gardens can benefit from the installation of an outdoor mirror. This will make these spaces brighter by reflecting the rays of the sun during the beautiful days of spring and summer. This may seem surprising to you but, according to the landscaping specialists, owners of small gardens should opt for a large mirror. For the successful deco of such a space, try painting the mirror frame in a color similar to that of the surface behind it. Before you buy, be sure to measure the support on which you intend to put your mirror.

Small outdoor terrace decoration with garden mirror

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Do you like original visual effects and want to experiment with a mirror in your garden? In this case, why not try a decoration with a mirror imitating a window? It can be placed on a wall of your house, on a shelter or on the fence of your outdoor area. It will allow you to achieve a surprise effect.

Garden mirror with original water fountain

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To achieve this, pay attention to how you position the mirror: it should not reflect directly what is in front, but rather be placed at an angle; up, down or side. It can also be placed on a wall at the end of an alley. Thanks to these tips, you will get an interesting optical effect: the reflected landscape will appear to be part of a larger garden and the person opposite will be visible only when it is right in front of the frame.

Modern outdoor decoration with garden mirror

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For a vintage style atmosphere, you can use antique mirror frames or retro design. If you like the look of recovery, enhance the chic secondhand effect of your outdoor terrace by adding an old mirror. If you are looking for an even more interesting and unusual exterior, transform your green space into a paradise of a remote era by simply weaning frames that are reminiscent of this period. You can see an example of this solution with Baroque style mirrors on the picture below.

Outdoor furniture with Baroque style garden mirror

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The large outdoor mirrors will suit those who wish to achieve a visual effect of “secret garden”, hidden in a mysterious part of your home. To obtain such an effect, put on a mirror with the shape of a vault or a door. You can even accompany it with a door frame, as in the picture below. This type of original decoration can be realized with mirrors of different size: big or small, according to your desires.

Use a garden mirror to create surprising visual effects

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Whatever way you want to use your garden mirror, avoid placing it in front of a wall or part of your terrace unattractive. Instead of doing this, experiment to find the most original way to position it. Here are other examples to study, copy or improve:

Acrylic mirror and garden decoration by Primrose

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Small garden mirror and wooden window

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Small outdoor garden mirror

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Small garden mirror with wooden frame

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Garden Palisade and Exterior Mirror

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Small mirror and garden decoration

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Original garden mirror

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Garden mirror in Gothic style

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Garden mirror and landscape idea

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Acrylic mirror and garden terrace

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Zen garden and trompe l’oeil mirror

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Landscaping garden and trompe l’oeil mirror

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Landscaped garden and exterior mirror

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