Raise your hand if you have never taken a photo reflecting yourself in a convex mirror. Because of that name, it may not sound familiar to you and it may not seem like it to you, but when we tell you that they are those round mirrors that are normally found in places such as parking lots, stores or supermarkets because, unlike a normal one, these offer a complete view of your surroundings. Beyond their use for safety in the workspace, in the field of decoration they have become very fashionable.
Proof that convex mirrors are the new must is that Ikea has just incorporated them into its catalog. And it is that they are perfect to give our house an original and different touch. And also, as thousands of photos on Instagram and Pinterest show: to take selfies. In addition, they provide an industrial touch.
In addition to being a playful element of home decor, we can combine it with other mirrors or use it with other wall decorations to create an art gallery on the wall. Of course, put it how you put it, It will attract all eyes for sure..
In convex mirrors, like this one, the reflective surface protrudes and reflects the light outwards, so they cannot be used to focus light. Also, images formed by a convex mirror cannot be projected on a screen. The image is smaller than the object, but it gets bigger the closer the object gets to the convex mirror.
The fact that the mirror is convex is what gives it beauty and dynamism, since it provides a sense of depth to the environment. The SVARTBJÖRK model from Ikea finally brings them closer to the general public with their 41 centimeters in diameter and a price of 29.99 euros, which promises to put an end to many plans to steal this type of mirror in parking lots and public places.
Decorative convex mirror, black, 41 cm
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