Venetian mirrors

If you are looking for Venetian mirror design tips and ideas then, you have come to the right place.

As there title suggests Venetian mirrors originate  from the beautiful city of Venice in Northern Italy. They were first created in the the 16th and 17th Century by the highly skilled artisans and craftsmen of Venice. There designs became famous and renowned around Europe for their elegance, reflective quality and beauty. They became so sought after that all the palaces of the Royal families have the most beautifully exquisite designs adorning the walls of their grand rooms and hallways. The artisans who created these wonderful and intricate etched designs where highly skilled craftsmen and the production time could take many weeks.

Although original pieces are very rare and expensive you are able to buy quality replica Venetian style mirrors that use the same quality materials the highest quality production methods of the 17th century artisans. Although, top quality examples are not cheap they are far more affordable in price compared to buying the original Venetian glass mirrors.

As a piece of furniture contemporary mirrors are very versatile as they serve both a practical and decorative purpose. We need one to comb our hair and ensure we look neat and tidy as we leave the home. However, when its comes to elegance and beauty noting comes close to Venetian wall mirrors. There intricate design and carefully crafted and etched glass with add a sense of beauty and grace to any home. Antique Venetian mirrors will enhance the look and style of your antique themed decor and they work equally well with a modern and contemporary theme.

There reflective qualities have the ability to create space and increase the amount of light in a room. For example, large Venetian mirrors can brighten up a room that has limited natural light due to a lack of windows. By positioning it in the optimum place you can accentuate the light coming into the room to make it lighter. In the evening time when the sun goes down you can position your Venetian rectangular mirror so that it reflects the light beams from the table lamps in the room.

There are many different styles to choose from that will enhance the design of any room in the house. Whether it is a beautifully etched glass arch round Venetian mirror above the mantlepiece or a more cotemporary vanity design to create a unique focal point for the bathroom. The modern pieces can feature a charming frameless mirror design that portrays a more minimalist style.

One of the most popular designs is the Venetian heart mirror which was created to symbolize everlasting love. These make the perfect wedding gift for the loving couple to symbolize their love for each other. Various designs can use etched designs of flowers such as the rose and the frame can incorporate different colors such as red, pink and the traditional blue. The colored frames accentuate the beauty of the piece especially if it is hung against a contrasting colored wall.

Another popular design is the Venetian triple mirror. This style has 3 beveled panes with a larger cental pane  and  two smaller sized panes on either side. Each pane is hinged together and this refined style looks particular well on top of a dressing table in the bedroom to capture the classic elegance of 17th century Venice.