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Ready to freshen up your home\u2019s interior? You\u2019ve probably already thought about new paint, carpet and furniture. Maybe you\u2019ve even looked into new windows<\/a> and window treatments. But what about mirrors<\/a>? You\u2019re probably thinking, \u201cReally? Mirrors?\u201d Are you envisioning outdated d\u00e9cor, complete with floor to ceiling mirror walls? Well, put those thoughts aside. We\u2019re not bringing back disco fever interior design. However, there are a lot of timeless ways you can incorporate mirrors into your home\u2019s d\u00e9cor. Not only does mirror glass<\/a> create a visual aesthetic, it can also make a space feel bright and large. And for a completely different look, a colored mirror can bring a unique style to enhance your living space. Yes, in the glass world, there’s something to suit anyone’s style, and colored mirrors can take a room from bland to bold.<\/p>\n

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What are My Colored Mirror Options?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A home’s bathroom is the most common application for mirror. Some applications feature one large span of mirror across the wall behind the sink. Likewise, some more recent, modern homes feature smaller framed mirrors in bathrooms.<\/p>\n

While there are certainly plenty of options, you might be wondering, what, exactly, is mirror glass? Simply put, treating the glass with a metallic substance, such as silver, makes it reflective. The term \u201cmirrored glass\u201d applies to several types of products. In addition to mirrors specifically, there\u2019s also reflective glass for architectural or decorative purposes, such as facades or tabletops.<\/p>\n

Colored Mirror<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Adding a pop of color to your interior space is a great way to create visual interest. Colored mirror glass is an alternative to traditional updates, such as new paint or a bright throw pillow. Some glass shops offer a variety of colored mirror options. The most common selections are usually green, bronze and gray. However, there are also options for even bolder colors, such as pink, purple, red and even yellow.<\/p>\n

Antique Mirror<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In addition, antique mirror glass, which has dark or tarnished speckles, is another option. The metallic coating on the back of the glass oxidizes over time and causes this effect.<\/p>\n

While the antique mirror look does occur naturally over time, you don\u2019t have to wait hundreds of years. Many glass shops offer antique mirror options that you can easily incorporate into your home. Applications include interior walls, backsplashes, tabletops or even furniture.<\/p>\n

How Is Colored Mirror Made?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Before understanding how colored mirror glass is made, let\u2019s look at how to make glass. Modern glass production begins with the float glass process<\/a>. This was invented in 1959 by Sir Alistar Pilkington. In this process, a continuous strip of molten glass at approximately 1,000 degrees centigrade flows continuously from the furnace onto a large shallow bath of molten metal, usually tin. The glass floats and cools on the tin and spreads out to form a flat surface. The speed at which the controlling glass ribbon is drawn determines the thickness of the glass. The float glass process produces more than 90 percent of the world\u2019s flat glass.<\/p>\n

The ingredients that are used to make glass are known as \u201cthe batch.\u201d These include:<\/p>\n