Mirrors expand space.They reflect light, views and movement.

Artwork creates focus

It gives the room a centre of gravity. So the choice isn’t decorative - it’s functional.

If the room lacks light → use a mirror
If the room lacks presence → use art

Why art is often chosen later

By the time a room has windows, lamps and seating light is usually already solved.

What remains is a subtle restlessness - a room that looks complete but doesn’t feel finished.

That’s when large artwork works. Not to decorate the wall, but to stabilise the room.

The moment

A mirror opens a room. Artwork anchors it. Most homes begin with one and eventually move to the other.