Bedroom Mirrors

Wall, full-length and leaner bedroom mirrors

Most of the mirrors we stock for the bedroom hang on the wall. A wall mirror suits a quick check of hair and make-up, and if you want to see an outfit from head to toe, a full-length mirror is the better buy. We stock full-length designs to fix to the wall, as well as leaner mirrors that stand on the floor and rest against it, which are easier to move if you rearrange the room.

Some are cheval designs, which sit well beside a wardrobe. A few have a shelf, handy for keeping a watch or rings close by. Several are backlit, so they add light of their own while you get ready.

Where to put a mirror in the bedroom

A mirror opposite or beside a window catches daylight and bounces it back into the room, which helps a small or north-facing bedroom feel lighter. For dressing, place a full-length mirror near the wardrobe, with enough floor space in front to turn and see how an outfit sits. If you fix it to the wall, set the top edge a little above your eye line so you can see your full reflection.

Above a chest of drawers or a dressing table, a wall mirror slightly narrower than the furniture below looks anchored, not top-heavy. If you would rather not see yourself the moment you wake, hang the mirror beside the bed instead of facing it. In the evening, a mirror near your bedside lamps picks up their glow and spreads it further across the room.

Choosing a shape for your bedroom mirror

We stock rectangular bedroom mirrors, a practical shape for checking an outfit, along with round, oval, arched and irregular designs. A round or oval mirror softens a room full of straight lines. An arched top draws the eye upwards, while an irregular outline feels relaxed and works well on its own against a plain wall.

We also stock a few square designs, which suit a symmetrical scheme. For a wide wall over a low chest of drawers, a rectangle hung landscape or a large round mirror fills the space without crowding it. In a narrow bedroom, a mirror on a long wall makes the room feel wider.

Bedroom mirror frames, finishes and styles

We stock frameless designs that keep the look light in a pared-back room. If you prefer a frame, choose from wood, metal, resin and MDF, as well as frames made from mirrored glass, in black, gold, silver, white, grey, brown and bronze finishes. Some come in champagne, a softer shade for a warm, neutral room. If you would like a touch of colour, a few come in green.

Most of our bedroom mirrors are modern in style. We also stock classic, Scandinavian, rustic and industrial designs, and ornate frames that feel right in a period home. A wooden frame can echo the bed or wardrobe, while black or gold metal suits a contemporary scheme. Several designs have a bevelled edge, cut at an angle around the border so it catches the light.

Hanging a bedroom mirror safely

Before you buy, check the weight on the product page, because a large framed mirror can be heavier than it looks. Fix a heavy mirror into masonry or a timber stud, and if your walls are plasterboard, use cavity fixings rated for the load rather than standard plugs. Look on the product page for any fixings supplied, and make sure they suit your wall before you start.

Check the hanging orientation as well, so you know whether a rectangular mirror can hang portrait, landscape or both. A leaner can stand without drilling, but we recommend an anti-tip strap or bracket fixed to the wall behind it, especially in a child's room or a home with pets.

Bedroom mirrors for other rooms and en suites

Almost all of the mirrors on this page suit a hallway as well. Most also suit a living room, which helps if you want a matching look through the house or plan to move a mirror to another room later.

Some are also suited to a bathroom. Before you hang one in an en suite, look for the bathroom proof line in the product details, and keep it out of the direct spray of the shower. Steam is hard on painted and wooden frames, so open a window or run the extractor fan after you shower.

Cleaning a bedroom mirror without streaks

Dust the frame or edges with a soft, dry cloth first. Then spray a little glass cleaner onto a lint-free or microfibre cloth rather than onto the mirror, so liquid does not run behind the edge and mark the silvering. Wipe from top to bottom, then buff dry for a streak-free finish.

Treat the frame by its material: a barely damp cloth for wood and painted finishes, and a dry cloth for gilded or metallic frames, which harsh cleaners can dull. Never use abrasive pads or scouring cream, as they can scratch the surface.