Mirrors That Add Light, Style and Dimension

Choosing the right mirror

Full-length and leaning mirrors. For a head-to-toe view, pick a mirror that's at least half your height. Most full-length mirrors run 58" to 65" tall. Slim styles like the Umbra Hub (14.5" x 62") fit behind doors and in narrow hallways. Wider arched leaning mirrors like the Umbra Hubba (20" x 62") work as a statement piece in a bedroom or entryway. Lean them against a wall at a slight angle, or wall-mount them in busy homes with kids or pets.

Round and wall mirrors. Over a sofa, console or dresser, aim for a mirror about two-thirds the width of the furniture below it. A 34" round mirror suits most consoles and small dressers. A 42" round anchors a larger wall, living room or dining room. Hang it so the center sits around eye level, roughly 57" to 60" from the floor, or 6" to 10" above the furniture beneath it.

Mirrors with storage. Two-in-one mirrors that open into a jewelry organizer give you a full-length mirror and storage in the footprint of one, which is handy in bedrooms and closets that are short on space.

Frames and finishes. Black and metallic frames read modern. Gold adds warmth. Thin frames let the reflection do the work.