The right mirror can change the feel of a room. A large mirror can bring more light into a darker hallway, add depth above a fireplace or make a bedroom feel more spacious, while a decorative frame can become a feature in its own right.
Choosing the Right Mirror for Your Space
The position of a mirror often determines the shape and size that works best. An overmantel mirror can fill the space above a fireplace, while a large wall mirror can give a hallway, living room or dining area more depth. Floor and leaner mirrors are particularly useful in bedrooms and dressing areas, where a full-length reflection is practical as well as decorative.
Round and oval mirrors soften rooms with lots of straight lines, while rectangular and arched designs can give a wall a stronger sense of height. For a more decorative interior, ornate and framed mirrors add detail; slim-framed and simpler designs offer a cleaner alternative.
From Ornate to Contemporary
Frames make a significant difference to the character of a mirror. Gilt and ornate frames work particularly well with traditional interiors, fireplaces and period-inspired rooms, while black, metal and slimmer frames can give a more contemporary feel.
Whether you're looking for an arched mirror, round mirror, oversized wall mirror, full-length floor mirror or overmantel mirror, consider the wall, furniture and proportions around it as much as the mirror itself.
