I recently moved into my first home as buyer, not a renter. This has obviously brought on a flurry of decorating ideas that were never allowed in my previous abodes and has resulted in a few bold choices. One of the existing quirks of my new digs (and trust me, there are plenty) is a mirrored wall in the dining room. My first reaction was repulsion but now I am kind of crazy about it. And of course more and more mirrored walls are popping up in my inspiration files these days. It makes the room larger, more glamorous and fills it with so much light. But layering is key: paintings, furniture, smaller mirrors all look fabulous in front of a mirrored wall and have the ability to tone down the 80s-ness of it all. Here are a few of my recent favorites.

Design by Hugo Guinness and Elliott Puckette | Photo by Vogue Living

Design by Peter Dunham | Photo by Max Kim-Bee | Veranda

Design by Design Services of Florida | Photo by Rett Peek | At Home in Arkansas

Design by Chloe Sevigny | Photo by Francois Alard | House and Garden

Design by Adrienne Vittadini | Photo by Melanie Acevedo | Veranda

Photo by Michael Eastman

Design by Lisa Fine | Photo by Simon Upton | Elle Decor

Cece Fourchy Quinn is a native Californian who fell in love with the South during school at Ole Miss. She created her blog, Mississippi Maven, to share inspirations on interiors, fashion and all things stylish. After college she relocated to Little Rock where she worked in design and further honed her aesthetic. Now back in her hometown on the West Coast, she spends her time scouring flea markets for unique finds, hoarding shelter magazines and dreaming of the South.