The Best and Worst Places to Place Mirrors in the House

When it comes to home decor, mirrors can be a secret weapon. In the right places, they can make small rooms look larger , brighten up dark spaces , and make your home look expensive without spending a lot of money. But you (usually) can’t just pick a random spot on the wall to hang a mirror and always reap the benefits: placement matters. Here are some examples of the best and worst places to place a mirror in your home.

The best places to place a mirror in the house

When deciding where to hang a mirror, consider how you want it to function: does it enhance natural light? Make the room bigger? Give you a place to check your face before leaving the house? In addition to the usual suspects (like vanities, small rooms, dark rooms, etc.), here are some tips:

• In the hallway : Hang a mirror near the door you use most to enter and exit the home, perhaps above a thin table or bench. This will give you room to do one final appearance check before heading out the door.
• In the bedroom or closet . If you don’t wear the same outfit every day like a cartoon character, a mirror will help you get dressed.
• Above the fireplace : This classic mirror placement looks cohesive and makes the room feel cozy.

Worst Places to Place a Mirror in the Home

While mirrors are a great addition to certain areas of your home, there are other places where they should be avoided, including:

• Quite low on the bathroom wall facing the toilet : no one wants to see themselves on the can. Read also: Full-length mirror opposite the shower
• Small mirror on a large wall : If it’s not part of a gallery wall, it will look out of proportion.
• Opposite or behind clutter : Avoid placing a mirror where there will be more clutter in your home.

The placement of the mirror opposite the window can be anything, and it all comes down to the glare created by the sunlight reflected in the mirror. Will you be blinded by it when the sun comes up and you’re still in bed? Will it block your view of the TV? Will it brighten up a particularly dark corner or hallway? Before you hang your mirror, figure out where you want (or, more importantly, don’t want) additional light.