Michael reeves via dering hall we all know that mirrors are fantastic for making a space appear larger than it is.
Ideas to cover a mirrored wall.
If you re covering multiple walls calculate the area of each and then add the result together.
If you have 2 walls the same size the total area to cover is 96 square feet 8 9 m 2.
Fabric isn t just for windows.
Run from a ceiling track inexpensive curtain panels think ikea add softness texture and interest to a space.
Covering a mirrored wall is much easier than taking the mirrors off but it does require time and effort.
Make sure the panels overhang enough to allow for space to attach them to the wall.
Here are seven mirrored walls that are anything but and.
32 inch high sitting centered against the mirrored wall.
It goes like this.
Available light reflective surface s much more light greater sense of space.
2 another way to hide a mirrored wall is to cover light panels of plywood or mdf with fabric or wallpaper and hang them over the mirrors.
Mirrors are also difficult to remove from the wall meaning that removing them isn t always an option.
If your landlord allows you to put holes in the walls for hanging things i would buy some 1x2 s or something cut them into a frame around the mirror add a few vertically in front of the mirror fastened to the top and bottom strips with screws then hang a piece of plywood cut in a size large enough to cover everything.
One of the most common complaints about mirrored walls is that they re stark and cold if that s your issue go in the opposite direction and drape them in fabric a la the bedroom from arch daily shown above.
Mirrors seem to always be in fashion but a fully mirrored wall makes a fashion statement that s overwhelming for some decor styles.
Mirrored walls are great for weight rooms and dance studios but are not always the best choice for other purposes.
How to cover an outdated mirrored wall in a rental apartment.
Any ideas are welcome.
The problem is that a mirrored wall can sometimes feel vaguely commercial or even cliche if the application is off.