A mirror, when used astutely by a designer, can completely change the dynamics of a space. It can make small spaces look big and empty spaces seem balanced. They can brighten up an interior by reflecting natural light and provide an attractive reflection of the view through a window of a natural landscape. The strategic placement of a right-sized decorative mirror can make any room in a home, hotel or office look more attractive.

Here are three major things decorative mirrors can do for a space:

1. Make an interior look spacious:

Real estate in cities is expensive and companies are forced to set up offices in small buildings and people have adjusted to inhabiting smaller homes. The skill of a designer or decorator lies in making the most of the space available to them. Rather than spending a fortune on plans like knocking down a wall, a creative designer will strategically place a mirror or two on the right walls to give an impression of roominess. This may include using a floor-length mirror up on a wall or having a large mirror above your bed.

On the other hand if you have a newly purchased office or home with not too much furniture and you don’t want the area to end up looking sparse, a mirror can be an affordable way in which to achieve this.

2. Make the most of light:

A mirror when placed opposite or next to a window can allow the inlet of natural light and brighten up a space miraculously. Placing a mirror across a window also allows for the light to be reflected back into it. No matter what time of the day it is, a mirror will allow the room to harness any daylight that may enter and add life and energy to an interior. Even placing a mirror near a lamp or track lighting can throw light in multiple directions and give an illusion of spatial relief.

3. Beautify a space:

The most ancient use of a mirror in an interior has been for enabling people to admire or correct themselves in their reflection. Later it has been used in interiors over centuries for adornment and decorative purposes. Designers often effectively insert small mirrors throughout a display of artwork or photos to enhance the aesthetics of a display. A mirror is a great tool for creating a focus of the room. Gone are the days of common rectangular shaped mirrors. Today, the creativity in shape of decorative mirrors boggles the imagination. Not just that, architectural flaws can be overlooked if mirrors are placed intelligently. A sloping ceiling or a gap too small to fit a piece of furniture, can be repurposed with a mirror.


Today bathroom mirrors are the epitome of function and finesse amplifying the light and depth of a bathing space and allowing for a person to enjoy adorning himself in its reflection.

For a complete range of decorative mirrors in Kenya, Africa visit the Impala Glass website and choose the mirror best suited to decorate your home or commercial interior. Impala Glass remains a trusted name as mirror suppliers and glass product manufacturers in Kenya.

A mirror, if properly placed, can play a great role in designing the interior and exterior of a place. It is a decorator's secret weapon which if positioned correctly can attract many. A mirror is no longer just an object in which you can see your reflection in; its applications vast and are only limited to ones imagination.





It can intensify lighting from different attention-grabbing reflections, add drama to the scene and form various images. They hold the power to transform your space from dull and lifeless to bright and attractive.

Impala Glass is one of the leading glass manufacturers in East and central Africa. Their glass products have gone a long way to enhance the aesthetics of many interiors. Impala Glass has supplied glass for large architectural projects in Kenya, Congo, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania and many others.



The expertly designed Mirrors by Impala Glass have made a positive difference in the look of areas where they are installed. They are strong and durable and can be custom made depending on your needs. They have the ability to create the feel of openness and depth in any space where they are installed. Impala Glass personnel are always there to advise customers on proper placement and how to properly incorporate the mirrors into their designs.



Decorative mirrors in Kenya by Impala Glass and the decorative mirrors in Nairobi are one of a kind. Interior designers nowadays are using mirrors for decoration as they change the look of a place, a few suggestions for proper placement of mirrors in the interiors and exteriors are as follows;

Increase the brightness and light of the place

A bright room can surely change the mood of the place; it gives a feeling of liveliness. A mirror placed in the right position will multiply the amount of light given by your bulb; making the room brighter.

Roof to floor mirrors

Tall mirrors make a small room appear big. They create the illusion of depth and size and many workplaces prefer this kind of settings as they create a feeling of a space and airiness.

Apart from these benefits, Impala Glass provides decorative mirrors so that your interior looks more stylish.



For more information, please visit www.impala.co.ke to contact Impala Glass Industries.