The use of Mirrors in interior Design

Common Materials,
Finishes and Acoustic Materials
The properties, finishes, applications and acoustic behaviour of every material you will commonly specify.

A mirror is not furniture and it is not decoration. It is an architectural intervention that actively reshapes
how a space is perceived. Used deliberately, a mirror can double apparent depth, redirect natural light to
dark corners, frame a view, create a focal point, and make a small room feel generous. Used carelessly,
it creates confusion, reflects something ugly, and makes a space feel disorientating.
Most students either ignore mirrors entirely or treat them as a styling afterthought. This guide covers
every dimension of mirror use in interior design — the spatial effects, the practical rules, the different
mirror types and their applications, what to reflect and what never to reflect, and how to specify mirrors
correctly in a professional drawing set.