Feng Shui is a Chinese concept that focuses on the connection of a person to their surroundings. How furniture and other items are arranged affects the flow of energy in a home. This is supposed to evoke a harmonious balance with the environment. Mirrors are often used to alter the energy flow. If you want to use this ancient system to design your space, here are a few mirror placement tips.

Do:

Stick to one large feature.

A large mirror can give the illusion that a room is double its size. Although one large fixture creates an airy and open feel, two can throw off the balance and create restless or dizzying effects. To ensure the glass only brings positivity, limit yourself to one wall-sized mirror.

Consider what you want to see more of. 

As mirrors draw attention to what they reflect, think about what you’d like to have more of in your home.

For example, a vase full of roses on a desk will look like a small garden when a mirror is placed within view. If you hang one near a bookcase, it will look like you have a massive collection. During dinnertime, mirrors across the dining table make it look like there is more food to enjoy.

Don’t:

Forget the view outside. 

Before you hang a mirror on a wall facing a window, think carefully of whether you want the outside view brought into your space. Ideally, the landscape should be tranquil and evoke a sense of calm. If you can see utility poles and a busy intersection, place the glass elsewhere.

Let them face the bathroom. 

In Feng Shui, bathrooms are associated with germs and negative energy. That’s why you should avoid placing mirrors in hallways across any bathroom doors. This negative energy can bounce off the glass, disrupting the positive flow in other spaces.

Keeping the bathroom organized will neutralize the bad energy. Placing a full-length mirror on the bathroom door can also help conceal it. 

If you want to design custom mirrors to increase the positive energy in your home while showcasing your individual style, contact the technicians at BGS Glass Service in Waukesha, WI. For over 50 years, they’ve been providing customized glass products for residents throughout Waukesha County. The team will custom-cut mirrors for your space and furniture. Learn more about their work online or call (262) 513-2806 to discuss a project.