All about baguettes for mirrors

It is difficult to imagine now the life of modern people without mirrors. But just a couple of centuries ago, only noble and wealthy people could afford to decorate their homes with mirrors. Currently, this accessory is available to everyone, while the range of such products is simply amazing. Considering that the mirror performs not only its direct function, but also acts as a decor, it is advisable to choose a suitable frame for it. The baguette for him will be the finishing touch in the design of any interior, whether it be his own home, retail space or office.

Framed mirrors are designed to perform specific functions. In addition to their direct purpose, they become the main elements in interior design.

Such constructions:

• affect the lighting of the room, amplifying it and becoming its additional source;

• are able to visually increase the space in the room;

• allow you to make the design of the room complete, more aesthetic;

• reflect opposite objects, allowing you to get interesting effects.

Such objects will be appropriate in rooms made in a certain style. But it is important to choose the right frame - otherwise it can interrupt the effect of the mirror, and not emphasize it.

Mirrors without a beautiful frame seem to be unfinished. That is why it is advisable to place them in baguettes. This will make the design more complete and add elegance.

The frame for the mirror can be absolutely any. Its choice is limited only by the desires and capabilities of the owner of the premises.

For example, in the bathroom it is better to hang a metal molding, as the material is resistant to temperature extremes. In the hallway, it is more advisable to install a backlit frame, which will allow the whole structure to look solid.

Baguettes can be used for mirrors of different parameters. When designing, it is important to choose the right frame width.

When choosing a product, it should be borne in mind that the frame for the mirror will differ, for example, from the frame for a picture or photograph. The fact is that the mass of the mirror usually exceeds the mass of posters, photographs, paintings, so such a baguette should have ledges at the corners. And also do not forget that on the surface of the mirrors, an additional facet is made, which usually runs along the entire perimeter of the product. The thickness of the bevel will also depend on the thickness of the frame.

Baguette frames can vary in different ways.

• By form. Models can be rectangular, square, round, oval.

• By orientation... Their placement can be horizontal or vertical.

• By style... The main styles suitable for such products include classic, retro, hi-tech and modern.

• Based on materials.

• To size.

• By color.

For a beautiful mirror frame, you can go to the store. And you can make a frame with your own hands, having certain skills, if you have the necessary materials and tools.

Baguette frames vary in shape. It depends on the characteristics of the premises, its characteristics, as well as on the wishes of the owner.

Among the most popular models, the following options can be noted:

• baguette frames in the form of standard geometric shapes, which are rectangles, squares, polygons, as well as ovals and circles;

• models in the form of a rectangle with rounded edges;

• products with a non-standard shape.

A mirror in a baguette frame in the shape of a rectangle or square will look spectacular in any room, be it a living room, bedroom or bathroom. It will decorate both a large spacious hall and a small room.

Round glass is more often chosen in small-sized rooms like a bedroom and a hallway, and the oval version is more suitable for a wardrobe or bedroom.

Placement of mirrors can be horizontal or vertical. For rooms decorated in a modern style, it is better to choose a large, separately hanging vertical mirror in a wooden frame or glass in a metal frame.

Several mirrored accessories, highlighted in a horizontal group composition, will add individuality to the interior. When hanging, it is important to observe the necessary proportions and sizes corresponding to the parameters of the room.

When choosing a baguette, you need to focus on the style of the interior. In rooms with high ceilings, vertical frames are often hung. For extended, long rooms, horizontal models are more suitable.

It is better to hang a vertical "growth" mirror on the door. It should occupy the maximum surface of the door leaf.

Different materials are used in the manufacture of baguette frames. Let's consider the most popular ones.

Such a design will be appropriate in rooms designed in a classic style, such frames will also look good in wooden huts, country houses. For the manufacture of such products, maple or oak is often used. From this material, you can make all sorts of ornaments, contours or cut out a carved pattern, which will immediately add solidity to the whole composition. In part, MDF can be attributed to wood materials.

The plastic option can be called the most affordable. Nevertheless, plastic models have several advantages. They are not afraid of moisture, so they can be hung in any room, for example, in the bathroom or in the kitchen, where temperature drops and increased evaporation, moisture are possible... In addition, these models are capable of withstanding heavy loads.

Most often, aluminum is used in the design. Such products are durable and resistant to the negative effects of the external environment. The metal frame, if desired, can be coated with paint, giving it a new color sound.

A good and budget material is expanded polystyrene, as well as polystyrene and polyurethane. Products made from polyurethane and similar materials have many advantages. They are lightweight, while having a wide range of textures that imitate expensive materials, and are distinguished by a wide range of colors. The undoubted advantages include their high resistance to high humidity. The disadvantages of the polymer include their high fire hazard, as well as fragility... Given these qualities, such options are usually not chosen for framing large structures.

Polyurethane can be called one of the simplest materials for decorating mirrors. Often, after renovation, many owners have pieces of polyurethane ceiling skirting boards.These pieces will perfectly fulfill the function of a baguette - you just have to cut out parts of the ceiling plinth and glue these blanks to a pre-cut piece of plywood with a mirror. After drying, the frame can be varnished or painted, as well as finished with a golden hue or painted using the “craquelure” technique.

The sizes of baguettes can be different, and they are chosen depending on the size of the mirror itself. It can be small and used only for a small overview, or it can have large parameters.

For large glass, it is better to choose a wide baguette - this will draw attention to decorative elements, make them the central part of the composition. Baguettes for a large mirror will make the entire structure the central object of the room, which will immediately attract the eye.

A massive frame can also be chosen for a small accessory - this will allow you to focus on it.

It is worth noting that large models will not work well with thin frames, while a small mirror with a wide frame will look more attractive.

When choosing a frame for a mirror, many people prefer classic colors. The most common shades are:

• White;

• black;

• gold;

• silver.

Frames of brown, pink are also popular, bronze and pearl shades in such products are welcome.

When choosing baguettes, you should pay attention to soothing shades. Overly intrusive and bright colors will contrast with the general environment and are striking.

For some rooms, for example, for a bathroom, you can pick up plastic models of brighter saturated colors. In a children's room, such bright colors will no longer be appropriate. The color of the products should match the general color palette of the given room. The same rules apply to other rooms like the study and living room. When decorating the interior in a certain style, for example, modern or classic, models of a fancy, non-standard shape are more suitable.

For rooms decorated in a minimalist style, you can choose wooden moldings, MDF products with a film coating, as well as aluminum models that will look most appropriate with this design. However, aluminum frames will perfectly fit into any interior, from classic design to high-tech, loft or minimalism style.

Massive wooden frames are more suitable for rooms made in ethnic direction, eco-style, baroque style.

When choosing a baguette, you need to think about which room the mirror accessory will be in, in what style this room is decorated, in addition, you should decide on the material, its color, shape.

When choosing a frame, a number of factors are taken into account.

• Frame size. Usually the width of the baguette is 1/5 of the width of the mirror itself. If the frame is wider, the canvas will become visually more visible.

• Colour... Designers do not recommend choosing so that the color of the products matches the basic tone used in the interior. It is better not to make all the frames in the room in the same tone, otherwise it will look redundant.

• Lighting in the room... How much light falls on the canvas depends on its framing. The more light falls on the surface, the more modest the baguette should be.

An important role in the choice is played by the price of the product.A frame without various patterns in a standard shape will be an excellent budget option. In this case, you can also opt for plastic models with a complex ornament, giving the products a touch of luxury.

Wood products with carved ornaments and fancy patterns are considered more expensive.

If you want to make the mirror the central part of the composition, it is better to give preference to wider frames. In this case, it is the baguettes that become the main decorative elements. A facet is also used as a stylish decoration addition, which is a beveled edge with a width of 5 to 55 mm.