6 mirror styling ideas to instantly elevate any room.
There’s something a mirror can do that no other piece of decor can quite match. It catches the light, creates space where there wasn’t any, and brings a bit of quiet elegance to a room.
Here at Mirrors.ie, we know just how transformative the right mirror can be. So whether you’re freshening up a hallway or finishing a full design project, here are six mirror styling ideas that always make a space feel more considered and beautiful.
1. A warm welcome in the hallway.
The hallway sets the tone for your whole home. A tall mirror above a console or cabinet helps open up a narrow space and adds just the right amount of formality. Go for a frame that complements your home’s aesthetic: it might be the rich wood of our Zanzibar or Positano mirrors, our Vienna mirror in antique gold, or something more minimalist and modern like our San Antonio round mirror or full-length Tallinn.
2. Above the mantel - always a classic.
A mirror above the fireplace adds height and creates a natural focal point. It works particularly well in period homes or rooms with high ceilings, where an overmantel mirror brings a sense of grandeur - especially if you opt for our Vienna oversized mirror or our Lugano mirror with its antiqued mirrored frame. Or, if your style is more contemporary, a clean, rectangular shape like our Malmo, Tallinn or Melbourne mirrors will give it a luxurious but modern feel.
3. Break up a gallery wall.
A mirror doesn’t have to be the star of the show. In fact, some of our favourite spaces include a mix of mirrors and framed art. Adding a mirror to a gallery wall helps bounce light around and stops things feeling too flat. It also gives your eye somewhere to rest. Go for the Dublin or Versailles mirrors to bring a lot of character to your gallery wall, or opt for our small Sydney or Ibiza Mirrors to keep things feeling more contemporary.
4. Soft curves in the bedroom.
Bedrooms benefit from softness, and mirrors with round or oval frames can bring exactly that. Hung above a dresser or leaned casually against a wall, they make the room feel more relaxed and intentional. If you want to add a little luxury, go for one of our ready-to-order mirrors with a bevelled edge or a metallic frame in brushed brass or champagne silver.
5. Make a small bathroom feel bigger.
Bathrooms can often be overlooked when it comes to styling. But a tall, vertical mirror can instantly change how the space feels. Pair it with good lighting and you’ve not only made the room more functional, you’ve made it feel twice the size. Our Tallinn mirror is arguably the most popular choice for tall bathroom mirrors.
6. Reflect something beautiful.
Here’s something we always say: think about what your mirror is facing. A well-placed mirror can double the light in a room or frame a view you already love. Whether it’s a window, a favourite piece of art, or even a vase of flowers — if it’s worth seeing once, it’s worth seeing twice. Consider a tall leaning mirror or a wall-hung full length mirror to catch and reflect as much light as possible.
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