Where To Put A Mirror In A Small Bedroom
Here’s what professional interior designers have to say about correctly placing mirrors in bedrooms that are short on space.
1. FULL-LENGTH IN A CORNER
A full-length mirror in the corner of a small bedroom can do wonders for enhancing the size of the room and making the space look brighter. It will also really help with getting dressed in the mornings, especially if you don’t already have a full-sized mirror. Alex Bass, Founder and CEO of Art Advisory & Interior Design Studio Salon 21 says: ‘I always advocate for a full-length mirror in a bedroom for getting dressed and also to provide depth.’
Bedroom corners are often underused, so if you have one that’s just empty, this will be your perfect spot for positioning a full-length mirror. You’re also not going to walk into the mirror there.
2. ON TOP OF YOUR BEDROOM VANITY
It couldn’t get more traditional than putting a mirror on top of your vanity, and there's a very good reason for this. Freestanding mirrors are a key element of many bedroom vanity ideas. A mirror is like an additional small window in your bedroom. It creates additional depth and dimension, reflecting any wall art or beautiful wallpaper you may have opposite. And, of course, a vanity mirror allows you to get ready in natural light.
3. ABOVE A DRESSER
This is another traditional mirror placement Alex Bass recommends for smaller bedrooms: ‘a vanity type of mirror looks great above a dresser and will also make the space feel larger’, she says.
4. PERPENDICULAR TO THE BEDROOM WINDOW
Windows and mirrors make perfect companions. Positioning a mirror directly opposite a window can go a long way to opening up a smaller space. Ashley Kruger, Interior Designers at Studio Morey, explains that ‘a mirror hung perpendicular to the window will reflect light and will make spaces look larger. It will also reflect the outdoors inside, helping to bring nature in.’
Placing a mirror this way is a great hack for bedrooms that don’t have much wall art. You essentially are borrowing scenery from the outdoors, which instantly adds interest and texture, especially if the view from outside your bedroom window is of a nice tree. Of course, if you don’t like the view from your bedroom window, you may need to reconsider this positioning. After all, you’ll have to be looking at this view every day.
5. WHEREVER FEELS RIGHT IN YOUR BEDROOM
The mirror itself matters too, especially its ‘size and shape’. You want something prominent enough to make an impact but pick wisely, or the mirror will ‘overwhelm the room’, cautions Kruger.