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Where to Put a Mirror in a Bedroom: Suggestions & FAQ

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Because you spend so much time in your bedroom, it’s important that you decorate it in such a way that the room is relaxing, inviting, and the perfect environment for resting. One way that you can improve your bedroom’s appearance is by carefully selecting mirror placement.

Mirrors are a great addition to any home, but failing to put the mirror in the right location can cause the mirror to take away from your room than add to it. With that in mind, where is the best place to put a mirror in your bedroom?

There’s no one-size-fits-all answer to this question. The size and purpose of your bedroom will largely determine where you should put the mirror. What this means is that there are several options for mirror placement, but it’s important that you select the location based on your bedroom specifically.

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Why Should You Put a Mirror in Your Bedroom?

Before we dive into some of the best locations for bedroom mirrors, let’s take a minute to talk about why mirrors should be put in the bedroom in the first place.

Mirrors are some of the best accessories to have in your bedroom. On the one hand, mirrors are classy accessories that make your room look more high scale and expensive. Especially if you select a mirror that matches the room’s aesthetics, a mirror can bring together the appearance of your bedroom so that it looks luxurious.

On the other hand, mirrors aren’t useless pretty things. Mirrors can also help you get ready in the morning and make your room that much more functional. As a result, mirrors are the ultimate decorations because they are attractive yet functional.

With this in mind, mirrors can fully tie together your bedroom. A carefully selected mirror can make your bedroom look more upscale while enhancing the functionality of the room at the same time. The trick is making sure to place the mirror in the best location.

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Where to Put Mirrors in Small Bedrooms

If you have a small bedroom, you know how difficult it can be to add decorations that don’t make the room feel too cramped. Mirrors are some of the best decorations and accessories you can add to small bedrooms. Because of their reflective surface, mirrors open a room to make it appear larger than it is.

Still, you want to be careful about where you place the mirror. You want to place it in such a way that it does not take up too much space in the room. Here are some ideas about mirror placement in small bedrooms specifically.

Where to Put Mirrors in Small Bedrooms:
  • Above Dressers – If you are looking for a way to open your bedroom, place a mirror above your dresser. This location will allow the mirror to reflect the rest of the room and open it up. Small circular mirrors are especially great to place above dressers in small bedrooms.
  • Corner – If you want a full-length mirror in your small bedroom, consider placing it in the corner. Corner mirrors don’t take up much space, but they reflect the majority of the room, creating a more open appearance. Plus, corner placement allows you easy access to the mirror so you can use it to view your whole body.
  • Beside Your Bed – One of the most popular locations for mirrors is beside the bed. You can either have the mirror on the same wall as the bed or the wall adjacent. Either way, this position does not take up too much space and allows you easy access to the mirror itself.
  • Behind Door – In incredibly small bedrooms, placing the mirror behind the door may be the best option. This placement maximizes space but allows you easy access to the mirror too. Placing the mirror behind the door may not be the most aesthetically pleasing option, but it is one of the most functional.
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Where to Put Mirrors in Large Bedrooms

In large bedrooms, you can place mirrors just about anywhere, but some locations are better than others. You want the mirror to add to the room and not make it appear empty or coldly large. Instead, you want the mirror to compliment the room so that it appears more upscale.

Where to Put Mirrors in Large Bedrooms:
  • Wall Opposite of Your Bed – Whenever you have a large bedroom, it’s best to place the mirror on the wall opposite your bed. That way, you are using the space you have available and not cramming the mirror on walls that already have a lot going on.
  • Corner – A corner mirror is always an option for large bedrooms. It’s best to select a large, full-length mirror for large bedroom corners. This type of mirror serves as an aesthetic point of the room while also providing a functional tool for getting ready.

Where to Put Mirrors for Efficiency

Some people care more about efficiency than aesthetics. If that sounds like you, you probably want to place your mirror in an efficient location. Here are some ideas to try out:

Where to Put Mirrors for Efficiency:
  • Corner – Placing the mirror in a corner is not just aesthetic. It is also super functional. By placing a mirror in the corner, you more than likely will have a lot of space to try on clothes and look at your reflection. This fact makes corner placements highly efficient.
  • Behind Door – The behind-the-door location is highly efficient because the mirror will stay out of your way, but it is there when you need it. You can place the mirror directly on the door or on the wall behind the door. Either way, the mirror will be in an efficient location for functional use.
  • Beside Window – Placing a mirror on the same wall as a window is highly efficient because it ensures the mirror does not reflect the window’s glare. This placement will also ensure you have the best lighting to perfect your appearance when it’s time to go out.
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Where Should You Not Put a Mirror?

So far, we have discussed the best locations to place your mirror in your bedroom. Are there any locations that you should avoid? Yes.

Where Should You Not Put a Mirror:
  • Mirrors Facings Other Mirrors -It’s generally best to avoid placing mirrors directly in front of other mirrors. This placement makes the room look really busy. Instead, you want to place mirrors in such a way that they do not reflect one another.
  • High Placement – Mirrors are supposed to be functional decorations. As such, you don’t want to place mirrors so high that they are unusable. For example, placing mirrors too high above your dresser or on the ceiling is generally a bad idea.

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Final Thoughts

If you are trying to select the best location for a bedroom mirror, take a look at your bedroom first. If your bedroom is small, you will want to select corners, walls beside your bed, or behind the door. Large bedrooms, in contrast, have more freedom. You might even want to select a location based on functionality.

Regardless of your bedroom style, try to avoid placing mirrors in front of each other. Additionally, make sure that they are not too high so that they are not usable. If you follow these rules, you will have an elegant bedroom that uses mirrors as a functional decoration.


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