The mirror above the fireplace can become part of the architecture of the room. An overmantle mirror draws the eye towards the fireplace, reflects light back into the room and helps bring the mantel and everything around it together.
Our collection includes traditional and contemporary overmantle mirrors in a range of shapes, sizes and finishes, from richly detailed gilt and antique-effect frames to cleaner metal and wooden designs.
Choosing an Overmantle Mirror
The size and shape of the mirror should work with the fireplace beneath it. A generously sized design can make a strong statement in a large living room or entrance hall, while a more restrained mirror can bring proportion and detail to a smaller fireplace or mantel.
Consider the width of the mantel, the height of the wall above it and the furniture or decoration surrounding the fireplace. The mirror doesn't have to fill the entire wall - leaving some space around the frame can often make the arrangement feel more balanced.
Traditional, Antique and Contemporary Frames
The frame can completely change the character of an overmantle mirror. Gilt and ornate designs work naturally with carved fireplaces, marble surrounds and period interiors, while antique-effect finishes can give the room a more collected, lived-in feel.
For a simpler setting, metal and wooden frames offer a cleaner alternative. A contemporary mirror above a traditional fireplace can also create an interesting contrast rather than trying to match every element of the room.
More Than the Living Room
Overmantle mirrors are most closely associated with fireplaces, but they can also work above other mantel-style features and in rooms where you want to create the impression of a focal point.
They can be particularly effective in dining rooms, bedrooms and entrance halls, where a well-proportioned mirror can add height, reflection and decorative detail to the space.
