Reflect Your Style With a Wall Mirror

When it comes to traditional room design, there are few items as essential as a wall mirror. This decorative and functional accent is a great way to create a focal point on any wall of your home.

Selecting the Ideal Wall Mirror

With so many different shapes, styles and size options to choose from, determining which one will make the best addition to your space requires thinking about how you'll use the mirror.

Over a Bathroom Vanity

In a bathroom, a mirror has to be both functional and fashionable. Trade out those simple, unframed mirrors that come in builder-grade homes with a beautifully framed mirror from Williams Sonoma. Take careful measurements of the wall space available and hang the mirrors at a height that will provide you a clear view when you're brushing your teeth, applying your makeup or fixing your hair. In a bathroom, you can even choose a frame that coordinates with your bathroom fixtures and countertop organization essentials.

In a Living Room

There are so many opportunities to showcase a wall mirror in a bedroom. Place one above a sofa, over a mantel or above a console table. If you have a lot of straight style lines in your room, consider adding a round mirror to soften things up. If you have a lot of curved details in your living room, a rectangular or square mirror will provide a crisp accent.

On a Bedroom Wall

Traditionally, mirrors are featured over a dresser and often come as part of a coordinated bedroom suite. That isn't the only way to feature a mirror in a bedroom. Choose a full-length mirror and it will provide a full view of your ensemble every day.

In an Entry

Give yourself a final glance before walking out the door in the morning when you style your foyer or front entry with a wall mirror. The mirror should be an appropriate size for the space. Consider hanging it above a narrow entry table where you can set keys, a wallet and other items you reach for on your way in and out of the house. Complete the vignette with tabletop decor.

There are some simple tricks for styling your home with wall mirrors. To start, understand that when properly placed, a mirror can make a room feel brighter and larger. Place a mirror opposite a window or sliding glass door offering natural light and it will reflect that light around the space. Because they reflect back on the room, they can also make a narrow room seem twice as large. Once you've decided which shape and size of wall mirror makes the best fit for your space, check out the individual frame and design options for one that will coordinate with your existing decor.