Mirrors

A mirror is the only piece of decor that gives you something back. It doubles the light in a dark room, makes a small space read as larger, and fills a wall without adding the visual clutter that art can bring.

The range covers round wall mirrors in black and brass, arched leaning styles for full-length dressing, oval and rectangular options for hallways and bathrooms, and a few clever pieces that combine a mirror with shelving or a tray. Umbra makes most of them, which means the fixings are thought through and the frames stay slim.

Hang it where it reflects something worth seeing. A mirror facing a window doubles your daylight. One facing a blank wall just doubles the blank wall.

How high should I hang a mirror?
Centre it at eye level, roughly 145cm to 155cm from the floor, or leave about 15 to 25cm above a sideboard or basin. A leaning mirror can simply rest on the floor against the wall.

What size mirror suits a sofa or sideboard?
Roughly two thirds the width of the furniture below it. Much smaller looks lost, and much wider crowds the wall.

Do your mirrors come with fixings?
Many include hanging hardware, and the product page notes it where they do. Heavier mirrors should always go into studs or use anchors rated for the weight.

Do you deliver large mirrors?
Yes, NZ wide from our Mount Maunganui store. Oversized mirrors are excluded from free shipping, so get in touch for a freight quote before ordering.