Mirror Placement: Where to Hang Mirrors to Make Rooms Look Bigger

A mirror is the cheapest way to make a small home feel bigger. But only if it's in the right spot. Otherwise you'll spend all day staring at the cables behind your TV.

Where mirrors actually work

1. Perpendicular to a window, not opposite it. A side mirror bounces daylight deeper into the room. Facing the window, it mostly blinds you at sunset.

2. Center at eye level – about 57–63 inches (145–160 cm). Works for hallways and living rooms alike.

3. Above a dresser or sofa, 6–10 inches up. Aim for roughly 2/3 the width of the furniture below.

4. At the end of a narrow hallway. It instantly reads as a passage instead of a tunnel.

5 mistakes to avoid

- A mirror facing your bed (plenty of people sleep worse with it).

- Reflecting clutter – always check what exactly ends up in the frame.

- A tiny mirror on a huge wall. It looks like a forgotten picture.

- Two mirrors facing each other = an infinite tunnel and visual noise.

- A bathroom mirror with no light above it.

Test it before you drill

Snap a photo of the room and upload it to RoomFlip. The AI shows you options – a floor mirror leaning on the wall, a round one over the dresser, a mirrored wardrobe. Only drill where you actually love the result.