quick question! re decorating hallways table/mirror

bec · Feb 26, 2008 11:46 am

does it matter if a mirror above a hallway table is actually longer
than the table? by say 110mm frame each side?

should the mirror be smaller, bigger or exact size

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Michelle · Feb 26, 2008 12:08 pm

bec……in the not so perfect world….which most of us live in……we must make do with what we have.

As long as you hang the mirror dead centre, and it is hung that MOST people can see them selves in it……(except the exceptionally short people) then its fine!!!!!!!!!!!

Just don’t tell those friends of yours!!!! :wink:

bec · Feb 26, 2008 12:10 pm

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Just don’t tell those friends of yours!!!!

*laughs*

DeeElle · Feb 26, 2008 12:41 pm

Michelle

bec……in the not so perfect world….which most of us live in……we must make do with what we have.

As long as you hang the mirror dead centre, and it is hung that MOST people can see them selves in it……(except the exceptionally short people) then its fine!!!!!!!!!!!

Just don’t tell those friends of yours!!!! :wink:

I see a lot of magazines with mirrors resting on the table rather than hung on the wall. Sometimes the mirror is turned on its side so it looks long and narrow.

Is this a new fashion statement Mish? I'd worry that it would slide off.

Also seen arty houses where people lean their pictures on the walls rather than hanging them. Not sure whether I like this look or not

Michelle · Feb 26, 2008 12:49 pm

I’d put a mirror on a sideboard……if the sideboard had a back on it.....as you say, I would be worried it would fall down the back.

As for the art …..sat not hung…..I quote like that look, depending on how and where it has been SAT/placed.

royalblue · Feb 26, 2008 12:57 pm

From experience, I think its best to be well hung!

Ash.

dna · Feb 26, 2008 12:58 pm

royalblue

From experience, I think its best to be well hung!

Ash.

Should we even dare to ask what "experience" you had?? :wink:

Michelle · Feb 26, 2008 1:06 pm

He’s just having one of those man moments……you know, how they like to brag!!!!! :wink:

DeeElle · Feb 26, 2008 1:08 pm

royalblue

From experience, I think its best to be well hung!

Ash.

royalblue · Feb 26, 2008 1:14 pm

You've got filthy minds! :roll:

I'm talking ART here! :shock:

Michelle · Feb 26, 2008 1:15 pm

Now he thinks He's art!!!!!! :shock:

Paula · Feb 26, 2008 1:51 pm

Hi my friend has a large mirror on her hall table looks stunning, must ask her how it doesnt slide off...

here is a photo I found on the web
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DeeElle · Feb 26, 2008 2:02 pm

I agree the mirrors look good although I am still worried about them sliding off. Ours has slid forward off the sideboard a few times (placed there by removalist and left there due to lack of hanging space rather than by design). There must be a way of sticking them to the wall so they sit flush rather than falling over to crash on the floor :shock:

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Maybe the ART version of hanging them really is the safest option. :wink:

Sorry to hijack your thread Bec. :oops:

Michelle · Feb 26, 2008 2:36 pm

Blutack!!!!!!! :wink:

My tool of trade!!!!

Yak_Chat · Feb 26, 2008 3:59 pm

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Also seen arty houses where people lean their pictures on the walls rather than hanging them. Not sure whether I like this look or not

No good

It marks the walls as the floors move the top of the painting frame leaves marks the wall.

And when hanging paintings - ALWAYS - put 2 hooks on the wall about 6 or so inches in from the edge of the frame.

This way the load of the painting is spread across the entire frame and the frame is being hung and not crushed in from the sides (as is the case if you use one (1) hook) which can potentially damage the frame or crack the glass.

Steve

Michelle · Feb 26, 2008 5:17 pm

The best form of art to be put on the floor or randomly elsewhere and not hung, are canvas unframed.