I get this request almost daily, and it always starts the same way. “I have a fireplace, but I don’t know what to put above it.” My answer is almost always the same too. Start with a mirror. Not just because it fills the space, but because it shifts the whole energy of the room. It reflects light, opens things up, and gives you a focal point that feels effortless. If you’ve ever read about decorating with mirrors, you’ll know it’s less about function and more about what it does to the atmosphere.
What’s interesting is that while I receive a lot of requests through Design Lab by Livingetc for bathroom mirrors, the fireplace mirror is still the one people struggle with the most. It’s more visible, more permanent, and it has to carry the whole room.
