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Mirrors 101

Mirrors are simply the most elegant, useful, and under-appreciated decorating tool. Use these 7 rules when incorporating them into your home.

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Rule #3: Check the Reflection

Check what will be reflected in the mirror by standing where it will hang and looking at the opposite wall.
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Unless it is used for primping, a mirror looks best when it reflects light from a window.
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Use separate picture hangers on both sides of the back of the frame, rather than a wire. The two hangers will keep the mirror flat to the wall; a wire can cause the mirror to hang at an angle, distorting the reflection.
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