Everything You Need to Know About Wall Mirrors!

Wall mirrors are more than a design element to your space, they are a practical and easy way to update most rooms in your home and help make your home feel brighter and more spacious. A wall mirror can act as a focal point and add the finishing touch to any room, whether it is a large wall mirror, small, round or rectangular, and could play a role in the energy and the feel of your space.

a Quick Guide:

#1: Mirrors for Living Rooms and Dining Rooms

#2: Small Mirrors VS Large Mirrors

#3: Where to Put Your Mirror According to Feng Shui

#1: Mirrors for Living Rooms and Dining Rooms

When it comes to living rooms or dining rooms, it is better to choose a rectangular wall mirror with a length or height of 25" to 31". Make sure your mirror hangs on the wall at least four to five feet. For versatility, consider a mirror that can be easily mounted on a wall or supported against a wall.

Consider placing it on top of storage furniture such as a low console or closet. If there is no furniture next to the mirror, then; it is probably best to place the mirror in the center of the wall. Think about other décor elements in the room that will be working in harmony with your mirror; the paintings, furniture, and other wall decorations can all influence the location and angle.

Also, consider where it best reflects what you want to capture: if you want to show the movement of a large family dinner then hang it horizontally in the dining room.

#2: Small Mirrors VS Large Mirrors

When it comes to the suitable size of the mirror and where to place it, it is suggested to hang your small mirror along with a few small mirrors which will draw attention and create the feel of a gallery wall. You can have this gallery wall in entryways or lobbies, stairways or anywhere else with limited wall space.

When you want to make a statement one large round mirror is made for that!

#3: Where to Put Your Mirror According to Feng Shui

Mirrors are used for many purposes in Feng Shui. Whether you believe in Feng Shui or not, there are principles to be followed when it comes to mirror placement that can have a noticeable effect on the overall vibe of your space. Here are some of them:

• In Bedrooms: it is not bad to hang a mirror in the bedroom, but it should never be facing the bed or reflecting the bed. FS practices believe that it can cause poor sleep, restless nights, and bad dreams when placed directly opposite your bed. It may also leave you feeling anxious or restless.

• In Dining Rooms: surprisingly, the dining room is the best place in the house to have a mirror. The dining room of any house is the vault for wealth, health and prosperity. So hang a large mirror in this room, and when you find the right place, it can multiply the wealth and the good energy in the home.

• Kitchens: in short: don't put a mirror in the kitchen! especially facing the stove, and that is because the fire element on the stove and the energy of it will be increased greatly.

• Living Rooms, opinions about placing a mirror in the living rooms are mixed. And that is because a lot of people tend to come to the living room from outside, and the kind of energy they bring in with them will multiply whether negative or positive. So observe the overall feelings and thoughts brought to your living room and decide if you want to hang a mirror there.

• Bathrooms: While you can hang a mirror inside your bathroom, It's a good idea to keep your mirrors away from your toilet. Bathrooms in Feng Shui are said to produce negative energy because they hold and eliminate our waste, and mirrors double and spread what they reflect!

To conclude, it is important to consider where you put your mirror and what they reflect, both within and outside of the home. Be sure it reflects something positive!

Check these articles for more info about mirrors in Feng Shui:

https://www.thespruce.com/feng-shui-use-of-mirrors-4119930

https://www.mirrorcity.com.au/blogs/blogs/your-feng-shui-mirror-placement-guide

https://www.magicbricks.com/blog/feng-shui-mirror-placement-for-good-luck/124654.html