Omelo Decorative Convex Mirrors

A showcase of Omelo mirrors in their new homes…part 2

admin — Mon, 13 May 2013 08:58:07 +0000

Here's a selection of recent images sent to us by happy customers, showing Omelo mirrors in their new homes...

Classy customised convex

admin — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:24:29 +0000

We love it when our customers specify their very own choice of finish. It gives us an insight into which trends are being adopted, or not! And, it makes our job even more interesting than usual. A recent brief was …

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International interiors’ inspiration

admin — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 17:03:28 +0000

We love flicking through the likes of Elle Décor and Livingetc each month, but we’re increasingly finding a lot of our interiors inspiration online. Here are a few of our favourite international interiors blogs. Emma’s Designblogg The Swede’s blog is …

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Artists’ curiosity with convex mirrors

admin — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 17:13:55 +0000

The uber-fashionable Georgians are attributed for popularising the decorative convex mirror in England. Nevertheless, the convex mirror has been a feature of interiors and art in Northern Europe since the 15th century. And, for the artist at the easel, the …

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Tips on hanging mirrors

admin — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 15:56:04 +0000

Hanging a mirror is a lot like hanging art. You instinctively know when it looks wrong – if the item is too small, too high, etc. Having said that, we are often asked for advice on this very issue, so …

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Light in the Dark

admin — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 16:29:20 +0000

As the days shorten and grow darker, here's how to optimise the light in your interior...

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3 creative ways with convex mirrors

admin — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 16:52:00 +0000

If you’re looking for some creative ideas for decorating with convex mirrors, here are a few suggestions...

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The psychology of colour [infographic]

admin — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 15:36:00 +0000

This is a fabulous visual representation of the psychology of colour from what not to paint your baby’s bedroom if you don’t want a wailing baby on your hands, to what colour gives you an appetite to which curbs it… …

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Make way for metallic mania

admin — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:47:42 +0000

The relationship between fashion seen on the catwalk and interior trends continues in full force. Metallics were the most popular trend among the various collections at London Fashion Week earlier this year – think David Koma and Matthew Williamson Autumn/Winter Collections for 2012.

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Convex mirrors – the bigger picture

admin — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 19:33:25 +0000

We all know that mirrors are the must-have accessory for making a room feel bigger and are second to none in bouncing the light around. What you may not know, however, is that the curved shape of the convex lens means that it has a wider field of vision than a flat mirror, capturing more of the room in its reflection.

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