"For optimum balance in your living room, adhere to this mirror sizing guideline"
In the realm of interior design, mirrors have become a popular choice for enhancing living spaces. They bounce both natural and artificial light around a room, making it feel open and inviting. This trend is not just a fleeting fad, but a worthwhile investment for elevating a lounge.
According to Google search data, terms like 'Decorative mirrors for living room' and 'large wall mirror for living room' have attracted over 5000 searches in the last month, indicating a growing interest in this design element.
Size Matters
The recommended size for a living room mirror depends on the wall space and room dimensions. A popular size range is around 90 cm x 90 cm up to 160 cm x 90 cm for medium to large walls. Kare Design offers mirrors like the 93 x 90 cm Göteborg II model, which is suitable for typical living rooms.
Magdalena Gierasinska, head of product and displays at Barker and Stonehouse, recommends a sizing trick that creates a sense of balance and proportionality. The living room mirror sizing rule suggests choosing a mirror that is around two-thirds the width of the furniture beneath it. This rule should be viewed as more of a guideline, and breaking the rule should be an intentional decision that creates a considered look.
Style and Trends
The Daphne mirror from M&S has a classic over-the-mantel shape and a vintage-effect finish, making it popular with customers. Mirrors with a bamboo motif, like the Pooky design, are currently trending.
Round mirrors, especially those with an interesting frame like a bobbin, can bring softness and fluidity to a living space and serve as a focal point. In smaller spaces, a group of smaller mirrors arranged thoughtfully can add interest without taking over the space.
Expert Opinions
Lucy Mather, interiors expert at Arighi Bianchi, agrees with the sizing trick and suggests it makes the positioning of the mirror look considered. Kris Manalo, creative lead at Atkin and Thyme, states that there's a growing appetite for interiors that feel lighter, brighter, and more spacious, and mirrors are the easiest way to achieve that.
Sara Hesikova, a Content Editor at the platform since June 2024, and the platform's Certified Expert in Training on Furniture, has tested over 150 different sofas. She graduated from London College of Fashion with a bachelor's degree in fashion journalism in 2016 and has worked with niche fashion and lifestyle magazines like Glass and Alvar as a writer and editor before transitioning to interiors, working with 91 Magazine and copywriting for luxury bed linen brand Yves Delorme among others.
The Range
The Range offers stylish yet well-priced mirrors, including a full-length arched number that can give any space an air of grandeur. Habitat's wavy mirror is high in demand and effective at bringing a sense of movement to a living room.
In larger spaces or bare walls, oversized mirrors can be very effective, but they should still feel in harmony with the scale of the room and its furnishings. Mirrors provide an instant focal point and enhance the overall mood of a room, working almost like artwork.
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