These are the 3 places you should never hang a mirror – ‘You could end up making the room feel busier rather than bigger’

A pastel bedroom with a round mirror hung opposite the bed and reflecting the blue headboard and artwork hung above the bed.

These days, mirrors aren’t just used for practical purposes, placed in places like above the bathroom sink where you need to look at yourself. They’re also utilised as a decorating tool to reflect light, make a room appear bigger and make spaces look stylish. And while interior experts are fully on board with this sentiment, there are a few places where they recommend not to hang a mirror.

Whether you’re thinking of living room mirror ideas or bedroom mirror placements, there are spots within these rooms that the pros say are best avoided when hanging a mirror. Some placements might make the room look more cluttered, while others might be distracting.