40 Oversized Wall Mirrors We Love
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Mirror, mirror, on the wall, how do I find the best one of all? There really isn’t anything better for a space than a new mirror. Mirrors have light reflecting qualities, so they do wonders for enlarging narrow or dark spaces. I personally don’t feel like a room can ever have too many of them, especially since they come in all styles and sizes. Mirrors are amazing focal points and they really do provide the best optical illusion in small rooms.
See more photos of this huge wall mirror in action here!
You Can’t Go Wrong with a Mirror
You will find one in almost every room of my house. I have a giant leaning mirror in my dining room that was absolutely an investment piece, but it sets the stage in a great way for the room, and reflects the light of my windows super well. Although it was an investment piece, it also takes up half the wall, so I am saving on art (so I tell myself). I also am a stickler for. I have replaced all the standard windows with favorites I have found along the way. I also love to have mirrors in narrow hallways to make the space feel a bit wider.
Choosing the right mirror can feel a bit overwhelming sheerly for the volume of styles available, but there are a few things that I look for when selecting a mirror style. I personally like to start with the shape of the wall mirror and the type of frame. Most frames are made from metal, wood, woven material, or even leather.
How To Choose A Mirror
While I am going to share some of my favorite mirror finds, I can’t pretend I don’t love a good statement piece from an antique store… if you know what you are looking for! Thankfully, there are a lot of dupes out there. (Fun fact: Older mirrors tend to have wooden backing while newer mirrors have paper backing. This makes them heavier). Antique mirrors usually have bubbly or wavy glass, so these are better to use in spaces for sheer decorative effect, otherwise you may think you’ve gained 30 pounds!
After deciding on the frame material for your mirror, you’ll want to think about shape. Circle mirrors are great in between two windows, more rectangular pieces of art, or hung on a gallery wall. I don’t love them as much as stand alone pieces. Rectangular mirrors are great to hang over pieces of furniture like console tables, or dressers. You can lean them or hang them. I like combination mirrors — mirrors that are oblong with a bit of a curved detail, like this favorite from Ballard Home.
A common mistake I see that people make is hanging their mirrors too high over a piece of furniture. You want your mirror to hit about eye level or four to eight inches above the piece of furniture. You don’t want to create an awkward gap between your table and your mirror.
Where to place your mirror
The most common place to put a mirror is over the mantle of a fireplace. It’s not really for practical use unless you’re seven feet tall, but it is a great focal point for a living room. This is a great place to use a uniquely shaped mirror or an antique mirror with beveled glass. I like to use rounder mirrors here, to break up the lines from my fireplace and built ins.
An entryway and hallway is another great place for a mirror, in this case for their practicality. Most people like to check themselves out before leaving the house (if you don’t, you’re lying). They’re great over a little console table or a bench. I also think that hallways are great places to put a leaning mirror.
My dining room mirror serves as a reflective piece for my windows, but I also love that I can see my chandelier in it without having to look out. It’s lovely during a dinner party with candles or this past holiday season as a reflector of my Christmas tree!
I like to use mirrors made from gold or wood for my gallery walls. They add just a little bit of sparkle without looking like I stuck a bathroom vanity mirror in my living room.
The last spot I recommend placing a mirror is in your bedroom. Most people place mirrors above a dresser, but I love to find a floor length mirror that’s actually pretty. Place it beside the bed to reflect sunlight or lamp light.
Types of Oversized Wall Mirrors
01.
leaner mirror
I absolutely love this arched leaning mirror from Amazon! The quality is unbeatable, the size is perfect, and I love the brass finish on it.
02. vanity mirror
This may seem like an unusual choice to put in my powder room, but it really makes a statement. I absolutely love the gorgeous layered detailing.
03. woven mirror
The perfect woven mirror does exist. This one adds just the right amount of warmth and texture! It will give your space a touch of coastal without being too overbearing.
04. gallery mirror
This mirror. A classic round wall mirror with a slight twist. I love the knob detailing. It’s shape is perfect, its style blends so well in a gallery or paired with a second! Plus, the quality for price cannot be beat.
05. antique mirror
This mirror from Wayfair is so stunning! It has the antique gold detailed edging that I am in love with.
06. classic mirror
This leaning mirror from Ballard is so pretty! The detailing on the corners gives it such an elegant touch. It comes in two great sizes!
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