Why is everyone buying mirrors? According to CB2, mirrors were their “most-searched home product” with over 4 million inquiries in 2020. 1stDibs reported that they saw a “double digital increase” in mirror searches overall, and New York Design Center also reported seeing “an uptick in mirror sales” at their brick-and-mortar outpost. In particular, decorative, statement mirrors that “double as aesthetic accents” are the pieces that are being sought after as opposed to the plain-framed, rectangular mirrors (aligning with the maximalism home trend). The reason behind the surge in mirror buying? Most homebound consumers are using it as “a simple, effective way” to fill the void and an “accessible and foolproof way” to fill the space on their walls “without having to put too much creative energy behind it.” YPulse’s No Place Like Home trend report found that 61% of 13-39-year-olds have become more interested in decorating and furnishing their homes because of COVID. (Vogue)
