How to decorate around a round mirror

A round mirror can brighten up a room and serve as the perfect starting point for decorating your home. Be creative with various decorative styles and focal points to enhance your living space, while also showcasing your personal touch. Here are 10 professional interior design tips for decorating the space around a round mirror.

Hang multiple small-sized artworks to create contrast with the large mirror. These randomly sized paintings are the highlight to make the wall come alive and also help to make the space appear larger. Position the round mirror in the center of the wall to make it the focal point, and then hang additional small paintings, prints, or portraits around the mirror.

• Artworks of different sizes will increase the contrast with the mirror. For example, you can hang 3 small paintings, 2 medium-sized ones, and 3 slightly larger pieces.
• You can also create an artistic corner with large paintings or prints.

Add some tasteful decor to the furniture near the mirror. Look for a table, nightstand, bench, or any other furniture with a flat, solid surface near the mirror. You can decorate these surfaces with pillows, books, artwork, or personal items. These items serve as wonderful complements to the mirror and the overall room!

• For example, you can place a few pillows on the bench below the round mirror.
• Make the nightstand or tabletop livelier with a glass bottle, or add a classic touch with an old-fashioned typewriter.
• Choose decor that matches a consistent style. For example, you can arrange boxes and small items in the same red tone.

Rearrange some furniture to avoid leaving empty spaces on the wall. A mirror on its own can sometimes feel a bit plain, so pairing it with simple furniture like a desk, table, or dresser can make a huge difference! Move some items directly underneath the round mirror to balance it out and create cohesion across the room.

• For example, you can place a sleek dresser beneath the round mirror.
• Or you can move a sofa directly underneath the mirror.

Place indoor plant pots beneath or beside the mirror for added accents. For a larger plant, place it on the floor directly under the mirror. If it’s a smaller plant, you have more options such as placing a single pot on nearby furniture or arranging multiple smaller pots on a wall-mounted shelf around the round mirror.

• Don’t be afraid to get creative with greenery. For instance, you can place two cacti beneath the mirror, or combine them with some trailing plants. Feel free to decorate according to your own style!
• If you love color, consider displaying a flower vase instead of a typical plant.

The mirror becomes the focal point when placed between two lamps. Position two identical table lamps or wall sconces on either side of the mirror to brighten up the space. Alternatively, you can hang the mirror between two built-in light fixtures, such as lights near the sink area.

• Placing two white and black table lamps on either side of the mirror is a great minimalist style suggestion.
• If you don’t have two table lamps, don’t worry! One unique lamp will still enhance the round mirror beautifully.

Hang two mirrors on opposite walls to create a reflective effect. First, hang a round mirror on the right side of the wall. Then, place another identical round mirror on the left side. Finally, step back and make sure both mirrors are aligned. This design will divide the space in a unique and dynamic way.

• You can add a piece of furniture or decor in between the two mirrors to avoid an empty feeling. A table or a painting would be a perfect choice.

Hang 3 to 4 round mirrors in a cluster. Find an empty space on the wall where you can hang several mirrors. Arrange them in a triangular or square shape. Experiment with different layouts until you're happy with this mini mirror display.

• Be creative with mirror sizes. For example, you could hang three small round mirrors around one large round mirror.

Look around your home for random items you can repurpose into a unique mirror frame. Anything from old wires, PVC pipes, to fabric strips can be used to create fun and interesting ideas for mirror frames.

• For instance, you can decorate the mirror frame with fringes or wrap old denim fabric around the edges.
• You can also cut PVC pipes into small circular pieces and glue them around the mirror's edge.
• If the mirror's frame already has a great design, you can simply repaint it in a new color.

Glue colorful plastic spoons around the mirror's frame. Apply hot glue to the back of the spoon handle and stick the spoons to the mirror with the spoon's head facing outward. Add more glue beneath the handle to secure the spoon firmly to the mirror. Continue this process until the entire mirror frame is covered with colorful plastic spoons. Then, glue a second layer of spoons on top for a more vibrant effect.

• This method works best with simple mirrors that don’t have frames or have very thin frames.
• As a reference, a small mirror with a 46 cm diameter will need around 105 spoons.
• You can also use clothespins to decorate around the mirror instead of plastic spoons.

Let the round mirror speak for itself on the wall. If the mirror’s frame is already unique, simply hang it in the center of the wall and admire its beauty. Some mirrors are stylish enough to stand out on their own without requiring any additional decorative effort!

• For instance, if the mirror has a stylized, standout frame, you can hang it in the center of the wall as a focal point.

• Hang a round mirror on a wall where it can reflect natural light into your living space.
• A round mirror is a perfect focal point above a bathroom sink.