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 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. 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…

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! Turn your mirror into an advent calendar and strike off the days; create a snakes and ladders game with trees as the ladders and reindeer as the snakes. Or just use a vase, add twigs and your advent calendar to individual twigs. This well-placed rustic mirror makes the room feel more spacious and offers a near 360 degree view of the beautiful tree decorations.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. You can always buy one to create your Christmas mirror decorating feature. It doesn’t have to be expensive. You can even make one using ordinary glass and applying a simple spray can of mirror paint.

For most of us Christmas Decorating is wonderful and exhausting at the same time. You want Christmas Decorating to be traditional, sprinkled with childhood and family memories spanning your lifetime. 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. 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.

Tips For Festive Mirror Decorations

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. Simple yet beautiful: hanging an arrangement of baubles in the centre of a mirror is a great way to add a subtle festive touch. Larger baubles tend to work better, and less is more – otherwise it could look bulky. Battery powered fairy lights give it a magical touch! 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 Too

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. 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. You don’t necessarily need to decorate your mirror to create a festive feel. The placement of a mirror makes a huge difference to how a room is presented. It’s so important to think about reflections – and when it comes to Christmas, you can get twice the impact of your decorations by simply placing your mirror effectively.

Which Mirrors To Decorate?

There are literally hundreds of different designs to choose from for your Christmas mirror decorating look; from simple stars and baubles to complete nativity scenes with the three wise men. 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!