Tyra Banks Uses 2 Cleverly Placed Antique Mirrors to Transform a Simple White Entryway Into a Breathtaking Parisian Chic Masterpiece

Wooden floors, an intricately detailed door, and shag carpet are updated by the model's brilliant approach to mirror placement – and it's easy to recreate

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Installing a mirror is one of the most underrated, low-lift ways to transform your interiors. These reflective pieces instantly make a space look brighter and larger - and Tyra Banks has decided to replicate the tried and true method – but with a stylish twist.

We spotted the former model's method of decorating with mirrors in a recent Instagram post, showcasing the antiqued glassworks flanking her on either side of a white wall. Though the room's base is simple (featuring wooden floors and white walls), these vintage-style pieces add a storied feel and break up the wallpaper's texture. Tyra adds more texture with a shag rug (like this one from Target). Warm LED candles in the background fill her entryway with a welcoming glow.

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Part of what makes Tyra's hallway mirror idea so striking is its imperfect detailing. Design expert Magdalena Gierasinska explains: 'Vintage and antique décor has an unmatched ability to completely transform a space when styled thoughtfully. Vintage elements instantly inject a sense of character, charm, and storytelling to a room, making a space feel more curated and intentional rather than just buying furniture for a functional space.'

Furthermore, Tyra's idea is influencing 2026 interior design trends. Magdalena continues, 'We’re seeing many more trends lean into vintage aesthetics. This year especially, we can expect to see more of a rejection of modern minimalism and see people embrace characterful interiors through the opera aesthetic and curated clutter trends, both of which embrace eclectic maximalist spaces.'

Hallway mirror

A white entryway with a mirror, similar to the one in Tyra Banks's home

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As Tyra's space shows, the key to making it feel relaxed and stylish rather than overwrought is moving slowly and combining a few older elements with modern design.

'If you’re looking to incorporate vintage elements into your interior space, the key is to start small and build up your collection gradually,' Magdalena advises. 'I’d recommend beginning with accent pieces like a Tiffany lamp, mirrors, artwork, or ceramics. These are all items that add visual interest and introduce vintage elements without overwhelming a space, and can work in pretty much any room.'

If there is one thing you add to your entryway, make it a vintage mirror. These charactered pieces can add not only story, but light and brightness.

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Sophie Edwards
Sophie Edwards
News Editor

Sophie is a writer and News Editor on the Celebrity Style team at Homes & Gardens. She is fascinated by the intersection of design and popular culture and is particularly passionate about researching trends and interior history. She is an avid pop culture fan and has interviewed Martha Stewart and Hillary Duff.

In her free time, Sophie freelances on design news for Westport Magazine and Livingetc. She also has a newsletter, My Friend's Art, in which she covers music, culture, and fine art through a personal lens. Her fiction has appeared in Love & Squalor and The Isis Magazine.

Before joining Future, Sophie worked in editorial at Fig Linens and Home, a boutique luxury linens brand. She has an MSc from Oxford University and a BA in Creative Writing and Sociology from Sarah Lawrence College.