Two-Way
Mirror

Two-way mirrors, also known as one-way mirrors, are used by interior designers to add security and aesthetics to projects. These mirrors use a special technique involving light to make it appear that only one side of the mirror can be seen through, while the other side remains reflective.

When light hits mirrored glass, most of the light is reflected, allowing us to see a clear image of ourselves. However, the reflective coating is less dense with two-way mirrors than in traditional mirrors. This allows some light to pass through, creating a semi-transparent effect.

This semi-transparent effect controls the amount of light on either side of the mirror. If the room on one side of the mirror is brightly lit, while the other is dark, the viewer in the dark room will see through the mirror, while the viewer on the brightly lit side will only see themselves in the mirror.

Two-way mirrors can create a sense of privacy to split a room to have multiple functions simply by incorporating the right amount of light on either side to activate the reflection and opaqueness of the glass. Two-way mirrors can be incorporated into design elements such as walls, doors, and ceilings to add visual interest and create a modern, industrial feel.