Everything to Know on How High to Hang a Mirror

ODM wooden mirrors are a great way to brighten a space and make it appear larger. It’s one decor accessory I absolutely love incorporating into any home!

Whether it’s for decorative purposes or you need to take a glance at yourself before you head out the door, hanging a mirror correctly can make a big impact on how the room appears.

WHERE TO HANG A MIRROR

A mirror adds a chic touch to your home, and there are several spaces that can benefit from this stylish wall accent. The dining room is a great place to add a mirror since it can make the standard small size of most dining rooms look much larger.

Bedrooms, living rooms, and entryways are also popular places to hang a mirror. Tabletop mirrors are the perfect accent to add to a fireplace mantel or a bookshelf, too.

Mirrors can be used as a form of artwork, so you can mix and match them with your other wall décor. You can enhance a gallery wall by integrating a few small mirrors in between your favorite pieces.

DINING ROOM MIRROR HANGING TIPS

Hang your dining room mirror on the wall nearest to your table to give the room a brighter, more open look and feel.

Like all mirrors in the house, you should hang them at eye level. For a rough idea, count on hanging your mirror approximately 57 to 65 inches off the floor.

If you’re hanging the mirror over a buffet console, you may need to go a tad lower or higher, depending on your console’s height. Leave a gap of around four inches between the console and the mirror to create a visual break.

HOW HIGH TO HANG A MIRROR OVER THE COUCH

One of the most popular places to hang a mirror is directly over your living room couch. If you need to know how high to hang a mirror over the couch, around eight to 12 inches directly over the top of your couch is a good rule of thumb for standard sofas.

If you have a larger sectional sofa or a couch with thick cushioning, consider hanging it slightly higher at approximately 10-12 inches above the top of the sofa if you have tall ceilings.

HOW HIGH TO HANG FULL-LENGTH MIRRORS

Full-length mirrors are perfect for the bedroom, closet, or bathroom to give you a full view of yourself when getting ready. But full-length mirrors aren't just for vanity purposes! In fact, they're a popular choice for décor since they can make small corners look brighter and bigger. So, how high should you hang your full-length mirror? Well, that depends on both the mirror and space.

Many full-length mirrors are leaner, so they aren’t meant to be hung at all. These mirrors look great in cozy living room corners and really help brighten a space.

For full-length mirrors that need to be hung, make sure you can see your entire body (whether you want to or not :>), shoes included, when hung. It shouldn't be too high either; just make sure you can comfortably see yourself from a reasonable distance of a few feet.

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