With its liberal displays of bare metals, distressed finishes and rustic charm, it’s little wonder why the industrial genre is so popular.

It’s a sign of the times that the hallmarks of the trend lend themselves well to our recent stay-at-home, 2021 status. Time spent staring at the same four walls since March of last year has inspired so many of us to get decorating and embrace the beauty of industrial décor. It’s amazing how some extra time at home can get the creative juices flowing!

Two areas which are often neglected, however, are both the bathroom and bedroom. We often come a little unstuck when it comes to styling these rooms, and since they’re often hidden from the eyes of visitors, it’s all too easy to put minimal effort into their appearance.

Mirrors are quick and effective ways of providing a focal point for these rooms in particular, and are often the spark that ignites the touch paper to achieving a seriously fresh new look.

Armed with a handful of our top styling tips, along with some inspiration from our brand-new mirror collection, you’ll soon be well on your way to crafting your own space of industrial heaven.

Let’s get cracking! (Preferably without the seven years bad luck…).

1. Spaced Out

Mirrors are one of the oldest known hacks to making a room appear larger than it actually is. Placing a decently sized mirror on the wall in a small room instantly makes the space look and feel twice the size.

Since bathrooms are generally amongst the smaller sections of a home, adding some reflective décor can transform the look of your powder room.

If it’s feasible, place the mirror on your largest wall in order to maximise the amount of light reflected into the space. Placing it opposite a window is ideal, but this isn’t always practical. Just have a good think before you start the hanging process.

Our Industrial Mirror with Shelf couldn’t be more appropriate for this. Perfect for bathrooms with industrial flair, the antique brass frame adds instant vintage charm. The bonus of a nifty shelf is ideal for storing lotions, potions, bottles and soaps too. You get the idea.

2. Focal Point Flair

Focal points are the jewels in the crown of a beautifully styled interior, and mirrors are no exception.

If you’re looking to renovate your bedroom into a rustic, urban industrial space, starting with a well-placed mirror is as good a starting point as any. A full-length mirror is great for bedrooms, especially useful when trying on outfits and rifling through your wardrobe (particularly since lockdown is lifting – wearing those clothes you bought just before the pandemic can now become a reality!).

With a height of 144cm, our Industrial Swivel is just the design you’ve been looking for. You’ll seamlessly integrate this long mirror into a room with plenty of metallic influence, thanks to the thin and elegant brass frame.

As the name suggests, this mirror swivels on its bracket, so you can twist it to just the right angle to suit. If you can, try to position this mirror in the centre of the room. This reinforces its focal point flair and amplifies its striking appearance – after all, if you’ve got it, flaunt it!

3. Hidden Storage

Storage is such a key consideration for any home nowadays. We’re forever looking for ways to incorporate storage for all the possessions we accumulate over the years, but doing so in style isn’t always easy. Storage in an industrial interior is even more important – there’s nothing worse than cramming belongings into a space where the emphasis is on minimalism.  

Hidden compartments and fold-away storage sections that blend seamlessly into the room like camouflage can be a rare find, which is what makes our Industrial Swivel Mirror so special.  

Perfect for bathrooms in particular, this super convenient mirror boasts an industrial design, a spacious surface and two hidden shelves located behind the glass – simply swivel to reveal your latest storage secret.

Industrial styling that kills two birds with one stone. Décor this stylish with such a useful function doesn’t come along very often, so snap this one up if your old bathroom cabinet is looking a little worse for wear…

4. Form and Function

Most mirrors serve only a couple of functions at most. A reflective surface to use from a beauty or fashion point of view, and a way of decorating a space with minimal effort.

That’s why multifunctional mirrors are so sought after. Who needs boring, bog-standard shelving when you’ve got our Industrial Utility Mirror? This one’s a bit of a no-brainer, but adorning your bathroom, kitchen or hallway with a beautiful wide mirror sporting eight hanging hooks has more than its fair share of uses.

This fine piece boasts a tray at its base to store essentials, followed by antique brass hooks below to hang even more items for your convenience. A focal piece on its own, matching this mirror up with a vintage industrial style of bathroom (such as a free-standing copper bath) will go down a treat.   

5. Throw Some Shapes

Industrial décor tends to follow a theme of clean lines and symmetrical contours that denote their ‘factory-esque’ heritage, which is why our industrial mirrors tend to sport such neat and tidy rectangular shapes.

If you’re looking to inject a little industrial magic into an existing bohemian or Scandinavian space, we reckon our pint-sized Industrial Swivel is right up your street 

Bringing a little order to the free-flowing, irregular curves of a boho interior is simple with this rectangular mirror. Great for bedrooms, this is the little brother to the larger version we mentioned earlier, and also features the handy swivel function should you require it.

This compact mirror is also a wonderful option for smaller bathrooms, downstairs toilets, guest rooms and hallways that place a premium on space. As ever, this antique brass design is befitting of the industrial trend and is so easy to integrate with existing metal furniture.  

Sprinkling some premium mirror designs about the house is such an easy way of lifting the look of any space. Aside from making an area feel larger and reflecting light, they’re also an indicator of how meticulous you can be with interior design.

Attention to detail is super important when it comes to home décor, and treating your wall décor with the same care and appreciation as the main elements (tables, chars, sofas etc.) demonstrates the level of pride you should place in achieving your dream industrial environment.

We hope that these tips have been useful, and that you’ll enjoy browsing our brand-new mirror collection. In fact, that’s just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to our latest selection of goodies, ranging from rugs to side tables, pouffes to planters and so much more. Have fun!

Stay safe Saints, as always.

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