Top 14 Feng Shui Tips for Hanging Mirrors in Your Home

Hang mirrors near windows

Mirrors should be placed near windows to reflect the beautiful natural scenery outside. Additionally, positioning mirrors in the right location can facilitate the circulation of energy and airflow within the house. Decorating with mirrors also adds depth and spaciousness to your beloved home. According to feng shui principles, placing mirrors near the dining table can enhance prosperity and luck.

Selecting the right direction to position mirrors is crucial. According to Feng Shui principles, placing mirrors towards the East can enhance the health of household members. East-Southeast positions can promote prosperity, while North-facing mirrors can facilitate career advancement. Avoid placing mirrors towards the South as they may conflict with fire elements, potentially diminishing wealth and health.

Choosing the optimal placement for mirrors is essential for harmonizing energy flow within your home. Explore various orientations such as East, East-Southeast, and North while avoiding South-facing placements to maximize the benefits of mirror placement.

Place mirrors near the main entrance to expand the perceived space and enhance luminosity.

If your entryway feels cramped with a wall right in front, consider hanging a mirror to visually enlarge the space and introduce more light.

Hang mirrors in the dining room

A large mirror in the dining room can double the food displayed on the table, symbolizing abundance and prosperity in your home. It also reflects the exterior, so ensure your exterior is clean and tidy; otherwise, consider adding curtains as an essential accessory for your home. Using mirrors in the dining room is like a double-edged sword. If hung correctly, it expands the dining space. But if positioned incorrectly, it may reflect light from dining room lights, causing glare for users. In this case, you can light candles to reduce glare. A small mirror hanging on the dining room wall symbolizes abundant food and prosperity for your family.

5. Mirror Height

When hanging a mirror, consider the height for optimal reflection. You should be able to see a balanced image of yourself when looking into the mirror. However, if the mirror has a frame, ensure it fits well within the space of your home; the reflection becomes less critical at this point.

A large reflective surface mounted on the wall will help double the space, creating a visually impactful effect. Erase the boundaries of your home with a large mirror; everything will appear much more expansive. If your family's living room is small and narrow, position the mirror outside the entrance door, covering almost the entire wall to 'expand' the space.

Avoid placing mirrors in the hallway or foyer, and especially avoid positioning mirrors directly facing into rooms. This violates Feng Shui principles, causing energy to flow outward, depriving occupants of good health.

Mirrors are essential accessories in the bathroom, serving not only practical purposes but also enhancing the brightness of the bathroom, attracting more positive energy for the entire house. However, you need to be mindful not to hang a mirror directly opposite the entrance door, and the bathroom mirror should not be oversized.

However, according to Feng Shui experts, mirrors should not be placed in the bathroom. But if you prefer, use a mirror with a border around it, and remember not to have the toilet's image reflected in the mirror. Conversely, an external mirror outside the bathroom is encouraged by Feng Shui experts to push the energy flow that tends to enter the bathroom back out. This way, energy will not be lost along the drainage route in the bathroom.

As mentioned, mirrors in Feng Shui are considered a representation of water, while the kitchen always involves fire. Therefore, placing a mirror opposite the kitchen door is considered highly unfavorable in Feng Shui.

A mirror is an essential decorative item in your home, but a piece of mirror will bring bad luck to the homeowner, even small decorative pieces. You should completely remove them from your apartment space to avoid unfortunate events.

You can completely transform mirrors into a prominent decoration, such as a large, straight mirror placed directly on the floor and leaning against the wall. It's an idea to decorate rooms and corners. What's more interesting, you can place a lamp behind it to illuminate a corner of the house. A bold mirror can completely change the entire look of a room.

A large mirror in a small room will create an illusion of depth, so don't be afraid if everything seems to expand. Place a large mirror on the wall, above the dining table to reflect the pendant light, or a mirror facing a piece of artwork you love. If you truly love adventure, you can try something even more unconventional. People often misconceive arranging mirrors opposite each other on the wall, but in reality, they will give a more modern impression.

Speaking of Feng Shui when it comes to hanging mirrors, placing a mirror above the fireplace is a great idea as it brings positive energy to the room. Mirrors represent the water element, and placing them above the fireplace balances the fire element. Placing a mirror at the entrance of your home is also good Feng Shui; it creates a welcoming atmosphere.