Are mirrored walls old-fashioned?

On One Hand: Dating Your DesignInterior design trends will come and go. For a while, gold gilded mirror frames echoed Venetian luxury, and faux wood veneers reflected on the owner as progressive and modern in style. But as anyone who has ever visited a garage or estate sale knows, certain designs don't age well. Veneers may chip, and the glass itself may age, leaving you with undesirable "spots" or scratches over time. When you are considering installing a mirrored wall, think about changing the "timeless" aspects of the room, rather than the objects or furniture within. A mirrored wall reflecting a window or staircase for example might help to give the illusion of widening the space.On the Other: Extending Your Real EstateMirrors have always added depth to a room and the illusion of the space being larger than it actually is. Adding mirrors to your interior home design can be a sure-fire way of creating a glamorous effect, and by considering the manner in which it is installed, ...  more