Styling the wall over the fireplace is important as this is a focal point in the room and it should be welcoming and cool. Some of us choose a TV, others prefer mantels with decor and I’d offer a mantel but with more precise decor: a mirror. Why a mirror and how to? Let’s find out!
Mirror Over Fireplace Advantages
First of all, it’s about decorative value: even if you don’t know how to choose a proper artwork that would work for the space, choosing a mirror is easier and it will bring much decorative value. Second, it will reflect the light filling your room with it and it also visually expands the space, and who doesn’t like it? Third, a mirror is a perfect backdrop for every kind of seasonal and not seasonal decor, and it’s very easy to maintain, just clean it from time to time.
The mirror gallery wall created on the mantel is extended to the sides, and you can see vintage art added. (via primimosaics).
The modern mantel is styled with an arched mirror in a black frame, an artwork, a candleholder, a bottle with foliage.
Attaching a large mirror to the wall will prevent its falling and this mirror will reflect the light.
This oversized arched mirror in a statement frame repeats the shape of the fireplace creating a cohesive look.
A classic mirror in a gilded frame is always a good idea, it will fit most of spaces that are not minimalist.
Style a farmhouse mantel with gorgeous mirrors in ornated brass frames, add matching urns with greenery and some more decor.
Such a unique bubble-shaped mirror in a large wooden frame is a bold statement in the room, thanks to its shape.
A mirror built into the paneling on the wall will guarantee it won't fall and will be a beautiful decor feature.
How To Choose A Mirror Over A Fireplace?
Consider The Size
This is the main point, don’t go small, it won’t have a desired impact. Invest in a large and beautiful mirror in a frame that matches your interior and colors. If you have a double-height ceiling, buy a tall mirror that will highlight this feature.
The mantel is styled with a mirror gallery wall that reflects the candle light, and seasonal decor creates a cozy feel.
This is a classic mirror in a beautiful slightly ornated frame, and it will fit a lot of style and looks bringing timeless elegance.
The rustic mantel shows off a brushed vase with leaves, mirrors in a modern and vintage frame and candles.
Such an elegant mirror is easy to integrate into mantel decor styles and color scheme and it will beautifully blend with seasonal decor.
The wall-mounted geometric mirror is a great solution for a modern space, and as it's hung higher, it will reflect more light from the window.
Rock mirrors in chic gilded frames, if they are large and tall enough, they will reflect a lot of light, and place some candles to make this effect stronger.
Such a mirror in a heavily ornated carved frame is a bold statement, no less than art, and maybe even more.
This wall-mounted hexagon mirror is a gorgeous addition to the black wall and it glams up the space.
Choose Appropriate Style
Find out what type of mirror will match your space: a modern and laconic one in a sleek black frame or a vintage one in an ornated frame, the latter being the most universal and popular ones. Make it echo with something in the room: lamps, sconces, fireplace itself. If it’s a modern space, get an arched mirror, everything arched is having a moment right now.
A mirror gallery wall is always a good idea, and a shabby chic or vintage interior will look perfectly complemented with it.
The oversized mirror in a minimal black frame is a perfect addition to the sophisticated space, and its clean look makes it cohesive.
Create your own mirror gallery wall mixing and matching frames and shapes of the mirrors and adding light and chic to the space.
This large mirror in a pretty vintage frame reflects the light, and it can be perfect backdrop for any seasonal decor.
This gorgeous oversized arched mirror repeats the shape of the fireplace and represents the popular arch line in the interior.
This stylish modern mirror with an arched top is a lovely addition to the farmhouse space.
The mirror shows off a gorgeous statement gold frame that echoes with the gold and black sconces on both sides.
A mirror is a bathroom must, and here a French-style fireplace and a vintage frame mirror add sophistication to the bathroom.
This oversized mirror in a gold frame not only echoes with the fireplace, which is lined up with gold, too, but also shows off the height of the ceiling.
Get More Mirrors
Mirror gallery walls are very popular, and you can make one not only over the stairs or somewhere else but also on the mantel. Play with shapes or frames but leave at least one point the same: either the shape or the frame or the color to make the gallery wall cohesive. A mirror gallery wall can be also extended to the sides with mirrors and art.
This oversized mirror in a chic ornated frame is a perfect addition to the eclectic room done with both modern and vintage items.
A mirror gallery wall is a perfect solution when you want to expand the room and fill it wiht light as much as possible.
A round mirror is modern classics, and if you want a modern feel in the room, this is a perfect choice.
The gallery wall of round mirrors of various sizes is a very spectacular solution, choose frames that will add texture.
Classic oversized mirrors in gold frames perfectly work with any kind of seasonal decor.
This single large mirror paired with a vintage poster and candles compose stylish decor for the farmhouse mantel.
The refined French-style fireplace is beautifully highlighted with a gorgeous large mirror in an ornated gold frame.
This mirror is unique in two ways: it features an irregular shape and it's suspended to the ceiling, which creates an eye-catching point.
Hang It
If you wanna catch more light, suspend the mirror or hang it on the wall. But if it’s too large and heavy, avoid it and place it on the mantel but make sure the mantel can handle it. If you are hanging the mirror, make sure you are doing everything right to keep it in place.
A tall mirror like this one will show off your high ceilings.
Vintage sconces paired with a vintage mirror gallery wall make up a perfect combo for a vintage-inspired living room.
A trio of mirrors of different shapes but in matching frames is a lovely idea for a farmhouse interior.
Hang a trio of matching mirrors on the wall to make them reflect more light and prevent falling down.
Playing with frames and shapes of the mirrors is a great way to make them more visible as a separate decoration.
A very tall mirror over the fireplace is a perfect solution if you want to show how tall your ceiling is and make the space wow.
The vintage mantel is done with mirrors as the main point, vintage books, clocks and candles and some leaves.
The mirror in a vintage frame is a lovely addition to the interior, add a leafy arrangement, some books and candles and voila.
A mirror in a chic gilded frame is a perfect backdrop for anything, and artwork and mini trees create a cool combo with it. (via nikkisplate).