Carleton Varney, Part IX - Mirrored Furnishings

I have been busy at work, designing brochures and other collateral material for the organization where I work, so I am just trying to sneak in a post here... I turned to my old buddy, Carleton Varney for inspiration for this post.

As usual, Carleton didn't let me down. I cracked open the book to the title "Mirrored Furnishings", a perfect topic. Carleton says "Mirrored furnishings can bring a lot of life, colour and drama into your home... Modern furnishings are not restricted to the modern style. There are many smoked-mirror tables that are perfect in French or any other period room."
There are lots of great mirrored pieces available these days at places ranging from JC Penney to ABC Carpet and Home and Horchow Collection. You should be sure to use mirrored furniture sparingly, as an accent. More than one or two pieces and your room will look like like a fun house. Be prepared to clean the mirrors often if it's in a high traffic area, like a hallway.
Visually, mirrored furniture is light and bright. A small side table with a collection on top would be a great accent. A mirrored hall table would add light to a hallway. Mirrored furniture is evocative of a deco look or glamorous 40's Hollywood. If you're not comfortable having a table or chest that's mirrored, start with a Venetian mirror over an existing piece. Also, be careful not to overdo it!