Published on: Jan 23, 2018

Wall Mirrors have this unique ability to give energy, depth and dimension to a room. They can completely transform an interior space and reflect a brighter ambience, and often match perfectly with all sorts of furniture designs and accessories. The following interior design tips ought to help you understand how, where or where not to place wall mirrors in your lovely home, so we hope to inspire you with this article.

The Do’s of Mirror Placement

#1 – Be Versatile In Regards to Your Mirrors

Mirrors are not only meant to be on walls, rather you can also place them on the floor where they will still maximize the decor of a room, as explained by Bee Heinemann, home design expert at Vant Wall Panels, “Many of the oversized ones can double as furniture while giving you the same depth you want from a mirror on the wall.”

#2 – Play Pretend by Using a Mirror as a Window

If you have a darker toned living space, then this idea is the right one for you, as the mirrors will reflect light whether if it’s on the wall perpendicular to a window or directly opposing it.

#3 – Dining Room Mirrors Are Extremely Important and Practical

When it comes to interior decor, the Dining Room is a central place where families and/or guests come together. So glamour up your space by adding a wall mirror. A great solution would be placing it right above a luxurious sideboard or console table.

#4 – Say Yes to Multiple Mirrors in the Bathroom

The beautiful surfaces that are normally seen in bathrooms usually go hand-in-hand with mirror’s reflections, making it the perfect place to use multiple mirrors, preferentially larger ones.

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The Don’t’s of Mirror Placement

Rule #1 – Do Not Hang Mirrors Where You Sleep

According to feng shui expert, Katie Weber placing a wall mirror right above the place you sleep is not at all a good idea, “Because mirrors are a wide glass pane that reflects what happens in a space, they’re considered ‘activators’ and aren’t optimal for a room that should be used for rest and romance only.” If you still want to put a mirror in your bedroom, then opt mirrored closet doors or a large wall mirror next to your dresser, or even a hanging a mirror opposite the bed above a console.

Rule #2 – Placing a Mirror Right In Front of Your Home Door Is a Definite No 

In accordance with ancient Chinese philosophy, placing a mirror right in the front of your home door is an extremely bad idea as it will push opportunities away. A better choice would be hanging a foyer mirror on the same wall of your door.

Rule #3 – Mirrors Are Not Meant to Be Placed Above a Fireplace or Too High. 

“These mirrors are usually placed too high, and they end up reflecting the ceiling fan,” this statement was said by Amy Bell, a designer at Red Chair Home Interiors and we totally agree with it. Hang your mirror elsewhere and instead opt for a vibrant work of art or portraits.

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