10 Stunning Ways to Style a Large Wall Mirror in Any Room
A big mirror leaning against the wall, still in its box, does absolutely nothing. You bought it thinking you'd hang it up, then got stuck on where to actually put the thing. Been there?
Mirrors make rooms look bigger and brighter, but only if you don't just whack them up anywhere. Stick one on a random wall and it looks weird. Put it somewhere that makes sense with a bit of thought and your whole room changes.
Here are 10 ways to style a large wall mirror so it actually works in your space.
1. Make Your Entryway Actually Useful
Your entryway is where everyone does that last-minute check before heading out. Hair sorted? Lipstick straight? Nothing in your teeth? A large wall mirror here serves a genuine purpose whilst making the space feel more welcoming.
Hang it across from your front door if you've got room, or on the wall next to it. The 7 Drawers Mirrored Tallboy works great in bigger entryways, giving you a mirror and storage all in one go.
2. Double Your Living Room Light
Living rooms get dark, especially here where you're always trying to block the sun out. Hang a big mirror on the wall and it bounces the light around, brightens everything up without having to open the blinds and cook yourself.
Hang it opposite or adjacent to windows - not directly across, where it'll just reflect glare and blind everyone. The goal is catching and spreading light, not creating a solar weapon.
3. Create a Bedroom Feature Wall
Forget expensive wallpaper or complicated gallery walls. One large wall mirror above your bed creates instant impact without the fuss. It makes the room feel more spacious and adds that hotel vibe everyone wants.
Keep the wall around it simple. The mirror is the feature - don't compete with it. A 5 Drawers Mirrored Tallboy on either side of the bed keeps the mirrored theme going without overdoing it.
4. Make Small Dining Rooms Feel Less Cramped
Dining rooms here are pretty small. Put a big mirror on the wall and it makes the space look twice as big. Suddenly, everyone's not sitting there squashed in with their elbows bumping into each other.
Stick it on the side wall, not opposite the windows. Otherwise, you're all just watching yourselves eat, which feels awkward.
5. Bathroom Glamour That Works
You need a mirror in the bathroom anyway, so get a good one. One big mirror above double sinks beats two small ones any day. Makes the whole bathroom feel nicer instead of just functional.
Just check it's sealed against moisture. Steam from showers wrecks mirrors fast if they're not made for bathrooms.
6. Hallway Magic for Narrow Spaces
Long, narrow hallways feel like tunnels. A large wall mirror on one long wall breaks up that tunnel feeling and makes the space feel wider.
Hang it where people can actually see themselves whilst walking past, not so high that it's just reflecting the ceiling. Around 150-160cm from the floor works for most people.
7. Home Office Depth and Light
Home offices often end up in the smallest, darkest rooms. A large wall mirror opposite your desk adds depth and bounces whatever natural light you've got around.
Don't put it directly behind your computer screen, though. You'll just see your own reflection staring back during video calls, which is weird.
8. Dressing Area That Feels Boutique
If you've got space for a dressing area, a large wall mirror is non-negotiable. Full-length so you can see your whole outfit, positioned where natural light hits it if possible.
The 7 Drawers Mirrored Tallboy with Crystal Top gives you both mirror and storage. Your dressing area becomes functional and feels expensive without actually costing a fortune.
9. Above the Mantelpiece
Mantels are tricky to style. Too much stuff looks cluttered, too little looks bare. A large wall mirror above the fireplace solves this completely whilst adding light and space.
This is one spot where you can go bigger than you think. Oversized mirrors above mantels create proper drama without needing loads of styling skills.
10. Gym or Yoga Space at Home
Home gyms need mirrors for checking form. A large wall mirror lets you see your whole body during exercises, which matters for doing things properly and not wrecking yourself.
Mount it securely, though - gym mirrors need to handle movement and vibration from workouts without coming loose.
Getting the Hanging Right
Find studs in the wall - plasterboard alone won't hold large mirrors safely. Hang mirrors at eye level for whoever uses them most. Use proper mirror-rated hardware, not just random hooks. Get help because large mirrors are heavier and more awkward than you think.
Wall mirror Australia options vary hugely in quality. Check the backing, the frame construction and the mounting hardware before buying. Cheap mirrors often have flimsy backing that warps over time.
What Not to Do
Don't hang mirrors where they reflect messy areas. You're just doubling the visual clutter. Don't position them where they catch headlights from the street at night and blind you. Don't forget to think about what the mirror reflects, not just where it fits.
And seriously, don't hang large mirrors above beds unless they're properly secured. Nobody wants to worry about glass falling on their head whilst sleeping.
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