Adding wall mirrors to rooms throughout your home not only makes the space appear bigger, but it also reflects light to create a brighter, airier atmosphere. Mirrors also provide decorative elements by coming in a variety of frame styles and glass sizes. If custom mirrors are what’s missing from your home or apartment, use these sizing tips. They help ensure each selection is proportionate to the corresponding room.

What You Need to Know About Custom Mirror Sizing

1. Accent Mirrors

The right mirror size partially depends on how you want to use it. If the mirror will function as a room accent that reflects light, such as a mirror above a light switch next to a door, a 10x10 frame will suffice. Accent mirrors are naturally small and often placed in corners or by door frames instead of wall centers unless they are part of an image collage.

2. Background Mirrors

If you want the mirror to make the room appear bigger, such as a cramped den or relatively small living room, consider large models that serve as “background” pieces. Extra-large mirrors offer the most background benefits and take up at least half of the wall space, if not more, to create the illusion of depth.

3. Focal Point Mirrors

A mirror that functions as the wall or room’s showpiece should be large enough to draw focus without overwhelming the space. One that’s about 24x20 inches and includes an eye-catching shape or frame creates a focal point over a couch, vanity, or behind a dining room table.

How Wall Size & Feng Shui Factor In

Take measurements of your walls, so you know exactly how much space you have to work with and how much surface area you want the custom mirrors to occupy. You may also want to consider the laws of Feng Shui when you’re selecting mirror sizes.

A mirror that’s too large, for example, may reflect clutter, among other aspects. According to Feng Shui, mirrors double anything they reflect. 

Work with the friendly team at GlassPro, Inc. for custom mirrors that contribute to your home’s unique look. The fully insured company specializes in residential and auto glass solutions for customers throughout Cincinnati, OH and the surrounding areas. Call (513) 874-6559 today to make an appointment or visit the website for service information. Get additional tips on Facebook.