Large Wall Mirrors

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Mia is a freelance bathroom designer and writer with over a decade of professional experience. From space planning, cabinetry, storage solutions, and tile design to hardware and fixture selections, she knows a thing about creating baths that strike a perfect balance between functionality and aesthetics.

Updated 25/03/2021

You have probably seen them at the gym, and now you can put one in your home. Large wall mirrors are growing in popularity not because of the vanity of their owners but because they add a different spin to the decor of a space. They are easy to mount and will fit wherever you need them. Take a look and see if a large wall mirror is the missing piece you have been searching for in your decorative plans.

Buying Guide

Wall mirrors are accessories that can complement our furnishings in a big way. Large ones can really be attention getters. Ones with no frame are unobtrusive. Those with showy frames can add sparkle to a room. Select one today to revive your living space.

Where to place large wall mirrors?

Large wall mirrors do more than help you arrange your hair and clothing. They add interest and pizzazz to rooms as well as make them look larger and brighter. Place them in or on:

Hallways
Entranceways
Stairways
Living rooms
Dining rooms
Bedrooms
Bathrooms
Garden walls
Porches

How to use large mirrors to reflect light?

Placed opposite works of art, large wall mirrors reflect the art and draw attention to the wall. Much of the decorative value of mirrors comes from the fact that they reflect light. If you want to capture natural morning light, hang the mirror on the adjacent wall, and if seizing afternoon light is your goal, hang it on the opposite wall. If the area where you want to place the mirror has no natural light, add lighting. In rooms with a tall ceiling, vertical mirrors are best, and if your room is long, horizontal mirrors are more appropriate.

How to incorporate large mirrors into gallery walls?

One way to use large wall mirrors is to make a gallery wall display by surrounding them with framed artwork. Even in the presence of multiple smaller objects, these mirrors still catch the eye. Using them helps to bring the elements on a wall together into a cohesive whole while showing off the framed pieces that interest and inspire you.

What kind of frame should you choose for your large wall mirror?

Of course, the mirror frame is usually very important in decorating. Some are gilt and ornate and suitable for a formal living room or dining room furnished with antiques or in a bold, brash eclectic style. But if you have a contemporary room in a formal style, you could choose a mirror with a frame of pieces of mirrored glass with some metal elements. This mirror adds style and grace to a room.

Some frames are versatile enough to be hung either vertically or horizontally. Such is the case for one in a silver-colored, rectangular frame in wood. For safety’s sake, before hanging any mirror over your bed, make sure you know how to safely anchor it. When in doubt, let a professional do the job.

If you have a room in a country, Western or eclectic style, consider a rectangular frame in dark wood that shouts its weathered look with splits and gouges. Another unique selection from among the choices of large wall mirrors is an unframed mirror consisting of vertical panels of mirrored glass of different widths. Hang it in a room with spare or edgy decor.