Monday, April 8, 2013

Mirror as Decoration and Function

Special Review Mirror as Decoration and Function

The Mirror in Interior Design

In this article, I am proposing some interior design ideas. I am also analysing the function of the mirror in interior design. In this article, the mirror is seen as something functional. There is also obviously a decorative purpose to the mirror. However sometimes these points can be forgotten.

The mirror is function:

Suppose there is a small room e.g. a small-sized bathroom. In this bathroom, the mirror is obviously functional. It is used by the man for shaving for example, to wash teeth. However, when a piece is so obviously functional as the mirror, there are ways to make the mirror more decorative. I am saying here that in some way, it is easier to make something so functional as the mirror in this bathroom setting into something decorative. You can aim to have a mirror with some element of ornamentation or you can choose to have a certain type of glass for the mirror. You can choose to have a certain color scheme in the bathroom and to use the mirror as the central element in this scheme.

However, when a mirror is so obviously functional, you can add mirrors that are more decorative in aim. You can have for example, mirrors at the foot level. You can have mirrors which just show the abdomen level.

The mirror is decoration:

In the living room, a lot of times the mirror is put above the fireplace and when you think about this, there seems to be something decorative about this. It is decorative in the sense that the mirror seems to be the main ornament. It is a central piece of decorative furniture and even though its function is obvious, decoration seems to be the main purpose. If the main reason is decorative, then you can add to the interior by using other mirrors in a more functional setting and showing up the decorative purpose of the central mirror above the fireplace. Again in this living room setting, you can show up the functionality and decorativeness of the mirror object by adding mirrors at foot level along one of the walls.

Another interior design idea is to put a folding mirror in the corner.. a kind of triptych of mirrors which fold inwards... Another idea is to have a mirror on one wall continuing into the other walls; Various effects can be used- e.g. two long rectangular mirrors of equal size at the corners of each wall...or else the mirrors do not have to be the same size at all. The mirror then is decoration and function. What about the mirror as space as something which creates space.

The mirror is space:

This is a well-known purpose of a mirror. When you have a large space e.g. a hall you can use mirrors in different ways to create more space and you can aim for this effect in small spaces such as an ordinary living room. However since you already have a large space in a gathering hall or a large retail area for example, how should mirrors be used? Then the mirror can be used in such a way as to create the interior. This can be done when there are mirrors along a whole wall. There can be continuous mirrors along a wall or just long vertical or horizontal rectangles of mirrors. You can have a mirror, then wallpaper then a mirror again. If the room is rectangular, the corners of the space should have some design element. The corners of the rooms are where the walls 'overlap' and interior design effects can be used to emphasize this area. The mirrors emphasize in some way the central space but the side corners can also be emphasized through objects e.g. lampshades...

The mirror then is space...and it is function.. and a good interior design idea is to look at the mirror in a living room. If the mirror is above the fireplace, ask why it is there. Is it for function or decoration or another reason or probably a mix of all three. In a living room, you may be unwittingly using the mirror as a central decorative object but you are not bringing out the full effect. This may be because of the mirror itself or general bad interior design planning for your room. In interior design, the purpose of the room is an important concept. The question of having a definite purpose for your room arises when you are looking at your room and its space. The mirror must have a specific purpose and this purpose can be brought out through the way the mirror or mirrors merges with the color tones in the room as well as the overall space and other furniture of the room.

Bathroom Exhaust Fans Review

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Bathroom exhaust fans can work wonders. Not only do they help keep the air in your bathroom smelling fresh, but they also eliminate much of the moisture that is prevalent in restrooms. You know that water is the greatest enemy of a home, and this is more true in the bathroom than any other room in the house.

So what I want to do is look at some of the best options for bathroom exhaust fans that I could find online. I always start my shopping online at Amazon.com, so let's take a look at the highest rated exhaust fans available.

This Energy Star Qualified 80-CFM Bathroom Exhaust Fan is one of the highest customer rated fans on the Internet, and it comes at an excellent price. Today, the sake price is more than 35% off. I don't know how long this sale will last, but it just goes to show that excellent deals on bathroom exhaust fans can be found online. Be sure to shop online so that you can find the best deals anywhere.

One great advantage of this fan is that it is very, very quiet. It has an air flow of more than 80 cubic feet per minute. That means that it has the ability to circulate all of the air in a moderately sized bathroom in around 10 minutes. As the name indicates, it is Energy Star Qualified, and it is made to provide 100,000 hours of service. The grill runs a little less than 1 foot square, and it will fit any 4" duct.

Now the customer reviews on these exhaust fans are excellent! One person mentioned that they can take extremely hot showers and not even fog up the mirror. Just imagine all of the moisture that is being eliminated. When it comes to exhaust fans (especially those in the bathroom), you certainly get what you pay for. Don't settle for some rickety sounding fan that barely does its job!

But if the price on the product above does bother you a little bit, here is another choice when it comes to bathroom exhaust fans. It is the Broan 671 Ceiling and Wall Mount Ventilation Fan. This is a bit louder than the one above, and it circulates 70 cubic feet per minute instead of 80. Nonetheless, it is still a great option and provides excellent flexibility since it can be mounted on a ceiling or wall. It is very simple to install, and it comes with a 1-year manufacturer's warranty.

Now some customers do talk about its noise level, but compared to the one I had previously, this one wasn't all that loud. It is not all that durable, so you don't want to plan on moving it around. But if you mount it and leave it alone, it should work fine.

Here is one last fan for you to look at. It is the Hunter 82032 110 CBM fan. As the title says, it circulates 110 cubic feet per minute and it very, very reliable. You get a 5-year warranty with this product. This fan gets a very high rating - so far 5.0 stars on every review.

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The Role of Mirrors In Feng Shui

Review On The Role of Mirrors In Feng Shui

With their ability to absorb and reflect positive and negative energy, mirrors can play a vital role when considering the Feng Shui of a space. They bring a sense of refreshment and calm as well as drawing in the beneficial chi or Feng Shui energy. With proper placement they can change the energy flow within a room and as such can 'cure' the space. This is why mirrors are often known as the 'Aspirin' of Feng Shui.

The ancient Chinese art of Feng Shui is over 3000 years old and is the science of balancing energies within a space to promote health and good fortune and reduce negativity and bad luck. The Chinese believe that the earth is alive and creates energies that can be harnessed and enhanced to create a balance within a space that encourage wellbeing.

Put very simply, the art of Feng Shui involves the positioning of items within the home or workspace to enhance a positive balance of chi (energy flow). It takes into consideration the shape of the item, the colour and the position within the space, all of which relate to the five Feng Shui elements of earth, wood, fire, metal or water. Together they represent different aspects of human wellness, shown in the Feng Shui Bagua or map:

*North - Water - Blue & Black - promotes Career and Path in Life.

*North East - Earth - Beige, Light Yellow, Sandy/Earthy Colours - promotes Spiritual Growth & Self Cultivation.

*East - Wood - Brown & Green - promotes Health & Family.

*South East - Wood - Brown & Green - promotes Money & Abundance.

*South - Fire - Red, Orange, Purple, Pink, Bright Yellow - promotes Fame & Reputation.

*South West - Earth - Beige, Light Yellow, Sandy/Earthy Colours - promotes Love & Marriage.

*West - Metal - White & Grey - promotes Creativity & Children.

*North West - Metal - White & Grey - promotes Helpful People, Blessings and Travel.

Representing the element of water, mirrors are symbolic of self-image and clarity of mind. If positioned correctly they can bring the positive chi from outside into the home and mean that a beautiful view can even be seen twice; once through a window and once within the reflection of the glass. This is also true of natural light, which has a great impact on positive energy flow.

There are three categories of mirrors within Feng Shui:

1. Typical mirrors:

Usually defined by their shape and their frame, mirrors can combine elements e.g. the glass means that they are primarily water, however they may have a wood or metal frame. This is fine as good Feng Shui is about the balance of energies and too much of one particular type can in fact have negative effects.

In terms of their shape:

Square and rectangle = Balance
Octagonal = Power
Circular = Unity

2. Concave mirrors:

Are mostly used outside in Feng Shui. They produce an upside down, condensed reflection that draws in energy.

3. Convex mirrors:

Again mainly used outside, these mirrors have protective qualities and are used as a watchful eye. They deflect and push away negative energy.

An example of mirrors being used to promote Wealth & Abundance is to position a round mirror, with a gold leaf frame in the South East of your home or office space (known as the money area). As you can see from the Bagua, the best place for promoting wealth is the South East. The water element of the mirror nourishes the wood element of the South East space and the metallic colour (representing metal and fire) helps to create a strong balance.

Mirrors can also be used as a 'cure' for a negatively energized space. For example, if there is a fireplace on the East wall of a room, this can create negative chi as the fire element can burn the wood of the eastern area. Rather than moving the fireplace in order to maintain positive chi, a much simpler solution is to add a mirror over the fireplace. This brings in the element of water that helps to dampen down the fire and at the same time nourishes the wood.

Mirrors create a strong energy and therefore a hive of activity; this of course can have negative effects as well as positive. In the bedroom for example, an area used for relaxing, quiet, and sleep, is the exact opposite to the type of chi created from mirrors. It is therefore not ideal to have mirrors in your bedroom, but of course due to their functional properties this is more or less impossible. It is therefore recommended that mirrors are covered up at night to help reduce this activity.

There are also many do's and don't when hanging mirrors:

• Do hang a mirror near your entryway, as this activates the water element of the space immediately and means you can take a positive glimpse of yourself on the way out.
• Do hang mirrors to enhance light and space e.g. a mirror at the end of a long corridor draws chi down the hall and through the home/work space.
• Do hang mirrors in rooms or on walls that are missing Bagua in order to generate balance and create a 'cure' e.g. South, West and North West rooms or walls.
• Do use whole mirrors that reflect the entire picture. Position mirrors so that they do not cut off half of the reflection e.g. the face from the rest of the body as this creates a broken picture and negative chi.
• Do hang mirrors to enhance good views as this brings positive chi indoors.
• Do use mirrors to create the command position. In order to generate wealth a leader should always face the door. If this is not possible, position a mirror so that the door can always be seen.

• Do not position your mirror directly opposite a doorway. Although it is recommended to position a mirror near the entranceway, always ensure that the mirror is to the side of the door and at least 5 feet away from the door, otherwise the good energy is simply reflected back out the door.
• Do not, use fragmented or broken mirrors as this represents a broken image and promotes negative chi.
• Do not use smoked glass mirrors as this prevents clarity of mind.
• Do not hang mirrors directly opposite each other as this creates an element of distortion, is disorientating and promotes negative energies of feeling lost.

Finally, mirrors can be used to deflect negative energy and a BAGUA MIRROR is often used outside. A Feng Shui Bagua mirror is a round mirror surrounded by an octagonal wooden frame in red, green and yellow/gold or yellow, black and red. Looking a bit like a cobweb it carries a design that represents early or late heavens. The mirror is usually convex for pushing negative energy away, but can sometimes be concave if used in the correct way to manipulate the negative energies. The bagua mirror is not a decorative item and should never be used as one; its function is to act purely as a cure and nothing more. The bagua mirror should only ever be used outside and only when negative Feng Shui energy is facing your home or business. This type of negative energy is often know as the 'poison arrow' and comes form sharp edges pointing directly at you, such as corners of table, sharp edges of buildings or concrete structures. They can also be create from two windows or doors being directly opposite each other and this should be avoided wherever possible.

Mirrors certainly have an active role within Feng Shui and as well as their obvious reflective qualities that can add light and positive reflections into the room, they also possess many hidden and deeper qualities due to their materials, shape, colours and even their positioning within the room. As well as promoting positive energy they are used to deflect negative energy and as such are known as the 'cure' within Feng Shui.

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