Another key aspect of Christmas is sitting down to a big festive meal. Often the dining room has to pull out all the stops at this time of year (it may not have been used for that purpose very much the rest of the time). So if you have a mirror in the dining room, then enhancing this with some extra Christmas decorations can give the room a lift and tie in with your table decorations too. Hallway

In the living room, a mantel is always helpful as a prop but you shouldn’t let that stop you. And if you prefer a more minimalist feel, honor that too. You can go wide, bright, subtle, elegant, rustic, minimalist or loud. It’s up to you.You can still add a wreath or some greenery for a fuller layered look, or some lights, but it also depends on the size of your mirror and of course, what other decorating you have close by. Your mirror is such a natural place to add a Christmas message to family and friends; somewhere that is visible, and because you walk by so many times during the day, somewhere you can reinforce your heartfelt Christmas message!

Tips For Festive Mirror Decorations

Try enhancing your mirror by adding a smaller garland. Here, large bows are used as embellishments and they wonderfully reflect the matching tree decor. You could get creative and make your own arrangement or use a shop bought option. Its Christmas, its once a year and its wonderful; so it has to be unique, fun and memorable! It just has to be! First things first…

The hallway mirror is also a prime location for some festive touches, as an entrance point this is where you will first get that Christmassy feeling when you come in the door. If you have any family or visitors popping over, then this will also be a perfect first bit of decorative magic to welcome them into your home in the right fashion. Bedrooms Apart from dressing the tree, wreaths on doors, large feature ornaments that come out every year, dressing the staircase, coffee table, dining table… there’s your mirror! From burlap to paper cut outs and wall decals, I’m hoping there’s something here for you! This Christmas decorating post is about creating a feature or focal point using your Mirror. Most of us have got one, often in the hallway, and if not there, then the bedroom, living room and bathroom. Try a combination of baubles and garlands for a cosy Christmas feel. Wrapping lights around the garlands can be fiddly, but there are plenty of options with ready-fitted lights and other embellishments like ribbons, berries and pine cones. The warm glow is a lovely contrast to the rich dark green of the garland. Also, in terms of safety, it should be paramount that any candles you have burning next to your mirrors are never left burning unattended. For the sake of energy usage more than anything else, electronic lights should also not be left running whilst no one is around. Look After Your Mirror TooSo, now you have selected which mirrors you might use, it comes to the small matter of choosing how you will decorate them. It is lovely to work with light when you are decorating mirrors, since the reflection of lights is going to be able to create a mood of magic and joy. You might, therefore, consider reflecting candles in your mirror. This works especially well on the mantelpiece, spreading the light and doubling the effect of the candles. Fairy Lights Lights on their own, however, can sometimes miss a touch of warmth and splendour if you don't also combine them with some foliage-based decorations. Whether, as mentioned above, you use real off cuts from your tree, or you opt for artificial garlands or wreaths, a touch of green or snowy white tends to go gloriously well with your lights around the edge of mirrors. With some holly and berries, your mirror might be transformed into a stunning Christmas feature. Baubles, Ribbons & More These mirrors are all decorated with a wonderful Christmas theme in different styles and colors to grace your home. Even simple paper cut outs below are a wonderful addition, a little color, to a simple white framed mirror. To create a stunning wreath like the one above, you don’t have to buy a boat load of expensive supplies – you can easily use anything in your garden; like berries, cones etc. It will cost you less in time and supplies but watch the video to get tips so the result is a wreath that is colorful and looks neat and professional.