Arched Mirrors & Accessories
Welcome to our website! Here we will talk about arched mirror and many other different kinds of mirrors. It’s a fact that arched mirrors are one of the earliest designs of mirrors and the most beautiful. It was introduced in the 17th century in Europe and eventually introduced in America almost right after. Some of the firsts and finest European Arched Mirrors can be seen at Versailles Palace in France.
The most popular room in Versailles is the Hall of Mirrors. From the windows and hallways, it was composed of arched mirrors. Since then, the arched mirrors of the Palace became the envy of all the upper class of France and the rest of Europe. Eventually, arched mirrors became part of almost every high class household in Europe. It wasn’t long until arched mirror reached the shores America.
Arched mirrors have flat bases and arched tops. The arch may vary depending on the depth on the design. These mirrors are perfect for insertion of mantel over a fireplace. It can also be used behind the sideboard to give a more elegant look to the room. If placed in a spacious room, arched mirrors stand out, especially those that you can view from a distance. The arch shape gives a tender relief from the sharp angles of the room and the other sharp elements present in a place.
Arched mirrors have been broadly used in living rooms, dressing and fitting rooms, and spacious dining area. Arched mirrors can also be used in the garden. If you’ve ever secretly fantasized about having a secret garden of your own, then installing arched mirrors in your garden is the answer. Mounting garden arched mirrors in the walls can create the illusion that there is a way through to another, secret garden. Arched mirrors in the garden will make it seem that there’s a larger space and it will also reflect more light in the garden. Arched mirrors in the garden can also serve as a display to cover up an ugly wall.
If you’ve always dreamed of having a Mediterranean looking garden, then install arched mirrors. A shuttered arched mirror window can look particularly good installed on a painted wall. Throw in some Mediterranean plants like olive trees, lavender and the likes and you’ll soon be able to recreate the feel of a Tuscan or a Riviera patio. By adding mosaic garden furniture, you’ll complete the feeling that you have a garden in an exotic place!
If you’re very handy with tools and like do-it-yourself projects, then be sure to have an electric drill, a suitable masonry bit and an appropriate wall plug for the size of the screws you’ll be using for the installation of your very own garden arched mirror window.
At present, arched mirrors are easily manufactured and cut. Obviously, as high demand and competition for arch mirrors happened, its design evolved as well. From the semi-circle cut of the carriage top, some manufacturers based them on an ellipse. This look gives the mirror a classier feel.
The arched mirror may be one of the oldest mirror designs but is the most elegant to look at and the timeless effect that really takes our breath away.