Mirrors are being used more often for decoration than function inside and outside the home. In many homes, mirrors are found in each room and decorating with them has become as common as hanging photos of your family and friends on the walls.

If you haven’t caught onto this becoming Outdoor Living trend, here are our top reasons why you should hang mirrors in your outdoor space:

1. Reflection

While mirrors play a highly decorative role, they have an impactful reflective value. No matter if we see ourselves in the mirror or another object, it invokes curiosity. We fell in love with this outdoor space that boasts eight mirrors of varying shapes and sizes.

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When hung at different heights, the mirrors reflect different objects – in turn, livening up the mood. We love how the owners paired faux grass with the mirrors, adding a feminine touch to an earthy background.

2. Impactful Lighting

You may have a beautiful chandelier hanging inside your Gazebo or Ramada, but do your guests only notice it when they happen to look up? If you want to make a statement with your lighting, hang a mirror parallel to the lighting fixture.

The crystals in the chandelier will refract light into prisms of shimmering color. Chances are your lighting is already exquisite if you have a chandelier in place, but this will make your lighting the focal point.

3. Create the Illusion of Having More Space

Mirrors can be deceiving – it’s not a bad thing, but we can decorate with mirrors in such a way that they show a different effect than what’s real. You can instantly show the effect of having more outdoor space by adding a mirror to your backyard. 

This courtyard just does that – the mirror wall creates the illusion of double the space! And, when your guests feel like they have more space to hang out, they will feel more comfortable and relaxed. Make a small room appear larger by installing mirrored walls, hang individual mirrors on walls, or stand them up along a wall.

4. Multiply Plants and Structures

Want to instantly double your plant life without getting your hands dirty on yet another Saturday morning? Position a mirror in front of the object you want to multiply and enjoy your luscious garden or concrete statue from various vantage points.

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Remember, placing a mirror should be a well thought out plan. Treat it as if it was a piece of furniture. Ask yourself, “Is the mirror in my budget? Does the size of the mirror accentuate my space? Will the mirror fulfill the purpose I want it to have?”

You won’t need a mirror now to ask yourself, “Who’s the luckiest of them all?” With our four reasons to decorate with mirrors outside, you WILL be the luckiest of them all!

If you’re redecorating or even styling your outdoor space for the first time, you’ll need more than simply mirrors to create a fabulous Outdoor Living space. Pair your decorative mirrors alongside Fifthroom.com’s quality Outdoor Structures and Furniture.