How to use mirrors to make the tiniest home look and feel huge

Jennifer Sheahan shares how she employed the magic of the old-fashioned looking glass to expand her small space

Jennifer Sheahan's patio area with vertical planting and an array of mirrors. Pictures: Moya Nolan

MY OPINION on mirrors is that more is more. I appreciate people who are just one reflective surface away from a full-blown “hall of mirrors” aesthetic. Mirrors are a fantastic way to double the impact of your light, space, and existing design choices — which is exactly what you want to do when you’re a small-space dweller like me. 

They’re also wonderfully affordable, meaning you get to visually expand your space, bring in more light, and add interest for no significant cost.