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Leaning pictures and mirrors against the walls is an easy and informal decorating alternative to hanging them up.
It's also the best way to display artwork and mirrors for those who have a fear of commitment.
Leaning artwork results in a less formal, casual look that is very appealing and handy for those who love to change out their artwork often.
My mother, who is a natural born interior decorator, has been leaning pictures and mirrors against the walls as far back as I can remember, long before it became vogue.
Whether you are redesigning your home decor or planning to do your own home staging in preparation for selling your home, the following ideas for leaning pictures and mirrors should inspire you.
Keep reading for creative ideas on the many different decorative objects that can be leaned.
Practically anywhere!
Personally, I wouldn't place artwork on my bathroom countertop because of possible water damage.
You aren't limited to leaning pictures and mirrors alone. Any kind of flat decorative object will look more interesting if you lean it.
Look for exciting "leaning" possibilities at your local antique and second-hand stores.
Spend a day wandering around a flea market, imaging what would look fun leaning on your fireplace mantle, a shelf, against a dresser mirror, even on the floor.
Here are just some decorative objects for the home that would look great:
Layering pictures and mirrors by overlapping will add dimension and whimsy to your home decor.
When layering, DO NOT allow acrylic canvas surfaces to touch, as they will often stick together, especially in warm weather.
Layering your leaning picture or mirror with other artwork and objects will make it look intentional, rather than a mistake, as if you temporarily left the picture sitting there...
Experiment by incorporating some of the following room decorating ideas:
Objects that work well in layering with pictures and mirrors; dried starfish, attractive hardcover books with the jackets removed, rustic ironware, baskets, trays, plates, candles, vases, candlesticks and lamps. A lamp will add height and light to your display.
If you live in an earthquake prone area like me, (Alaska!) you will definitely want to secure your artwork.
How to secure leaning art:
Place a thin piece of carpet grip or rubber drawer liner under leaning items on table tops to prevent them from slipping. Place it at the back of your leaning object so it won't show.
Or, place a heavy object in front of leaning pictures and mirrors. A pretty rock, (like a geode or fossil) a large candle, a stack of books, or a small piece of statuary will hold things in place.
If you have a house for sale, you may not want to display personal photos. Why? Because buyers will be distracted by them, making it harder to see themselves in your home.
When I was a Realtor showing houses, it never failed... buyers always stopped to check out personal photos!
When you decorate with a large floor mirror, you should always consider what the mirror is reflecting. If a mirror is reflecting an air conditioner or other unattractive feature, try another area.
A good rule of thumb is to place a mirror where it’ll reflect the outdoors. This will create a feeling of spaciousness and light.
If this isn’t possible, try placing the mirror where it’ll reflect an artificial light source, like a pretty chandelier. This will scatter light around the room.
Avoid leaning small pieces of artwork or mirrors on the floor. They will be lost in the overall landscape of a room.
If you are decorating with a large mirror and have kids running around, you should be concerned about your heavy mirror falling.
The easiest way to secure your large leaning mirror is to install an L-Bar to the wall. Watch the video below to learn how easy it is!
See the video below on how to secure a leaning mirror to the wall. Video by MirrorLot of canvaslot's channel.
If you've always wanted one of those popular floor mirrors but couldn't afford it, watch the DIY video below. It shows you how to make your own affordable leaning floor mirror. Video by pinksofoxy.
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