Are Mirrored Wardrobes Outdated?
Mirrored wardrobes are not outdated, but the way mirror is used has changed a great deal, and that distinction explains most of the confusion. This article traces where the dated reputation actually comes from, from deep bevelled edges and small mirror tiles to the more fundamental problem of using too much mirror in too small a room. It then sets out how mirror is handled in contemporary bedroom design: restrained quantity, flat edges on slim frames, smoked and bronze tinted glass, fluted textured panels, and sliding rather than hinged fronts for large panels. There is a clear practical case for mirror in single window British bedrooms, an honest account of the rooms and positions where it is the wrong choice, several ways to update a mirrored wardrobe you already own without replacing it, and sensible care advice....
