The 7 Best Wall Mirrors of 2019

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 A mirror is more than a spot to check your hair or touch up your lipstick. This smart wall accent does double decorative duty because it fills your space with a stylish wall element, but can also help dark or small rooms look lighter and brighter by bouncing light through the room and visually extending the walls way beyond where they really are. Typically, the frame of the mirror is what defines the style, and that can be made of a variety of materials, including wood, metal and resin, and rendered in shapes from rectangular or oval or geometric shapes and more ornate styles. While bathroom mirrors are typically frameless, decorative ones like the mirrors we’re featuring here get most of their style from the frames.

The main things to think about with the mirror are style, size and shape. Naturally, the best mirror for you will match your decor, whether you choose something more traditional and ornate, or geometric and modern. The frame can pull in those style elements by matching or contrasting with the furnishings in your room — for example, if you have all dark-toned wooden furniture, you might choose a mirror with a similar frame to look like a set, or contrast it with a glimmering metallic. A mirror with a unique or brightly-colored frame can be a real statement, while one with a thinner, simpler frame can add a subdued decorative touch to the room.

For the size and shape, it’s important to measure the wall where you want to hang it. If the wall extends higher, go for a taller rectangular or oval mirror — or a wider one, if you’re filling a shorter, wider space. Consider contrasting the shape with ​space, like putting a mirror with rounded edges into a square space. And remember: Many mirrors can be hung vertically or horizontally, so you do have options! The other thing to note is that many mirrors are quite heavy, so make sure you are using the correct hardware for your wall and installing the mirror according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Best Overall: Project 62 Round Decorative Wall Mirror Brass

If you are looking for a mirror that looks good in any space this round wall mirror from Project 62 serves both a functional and fashionable purpose. Measuring at 28″ diameter this isn’t the largest of mirrors but could work on a small wall alone or paired with others in a larger space for dramatic effect.  It could even be hung above a guest bathroom vanity for a super stylish touch. It has a modern style with a brass finish to give it a mid-century feel without being too over the top. 

It weighs 8.7 pounds so it should be easy to hang on any type of wall. 

Best Full-Length: Martha Stewart Living Champlain Black Coffee Framed Mirror

A full-length mirror has many purposes including making your space look bigger and brighter while also serving as a place to check yourself out before you walk out the door. This model from the Martha Stewart collection measures 66″ x 32″ so it is large but not overwhelming. Hang it horizontally in a living room or dining room to make everything seem bigger or in your bedroom vertically as a decorative and functional touch. The dark espresso finish works in both modern and traditional settings. 

This has pre-attached hanger mounts so hanging should be seamless. It weighs 32 pounds so be sure to have the correct anchors for your wall when you install. 

Best Bathroom Mirror: MCS Beveled Mirror

If you are updating your bathroom then you’ll need a mirror to go over your vanity. With this pick you’ll save a lot of money compared to more traditional bathroom mirrors but still get a quality product. This mirror measure 21.5″ x 27.5″ with a three-inch frame for dramatic effect. It comes in black, bronze, pewter and white so it can work in any type of setting. 

For those who aren’t renovating this mirror would work pretty much anywhere else in the household, by the front door, in the bedroom and beyond. Users love the versatility of it.

Best Starburst Mirror: Lulu Decor Pearl Drop Mirror

Made of metal with crystal drops, this raindrop-inspired mirror will add a little sparkle to any room! At 25” diameter, it’s a relatively small mirror, but the decorative frame adds a lot of decorative bang for the buck. This mirror would look good in a hallway, above a side table, or as an accent mixed in with other artwork for an eclectic feel. The mirror does not come with hardware but has a hanging hook integrated to make it easy to add to the wall.

Best Geometric: Metal Framed Hexagon Mirror

This geometric mirror has a warm metallic frame, making it work in transitional and retro-inspired spaces, as well as a more modern one. The frame is made of metal with an antique brass finish, and the mirror has a keyhole hanging mechanism on the back to hang it either horizontally or vertically with the included snap, screw, and anchor. Because of the thinner frame, the mirror bounces a lot of light while adding a not-overwhelming decorating element to the room. It measures 24” x 24”.

Best Ornate Mirror: Howard Elliott Talida Mirror

This Baroque-inspired mirror comes in classic gold, plus ten other colors to make a big statement in any room — hot pink or royal blue could be out-of-the-box choices for this traditionally styled frame! At 38” wide x 27” tall, this wide rectangular mirror will look good at home over a buffet, mantel or above a console table in a large entryway area (not that it can only be hung vertically). The frame is made from relatively lightweight resin, to help ease the weight of this large piece.

Best for Kids’ Rooms: Heart to Heart Decorative Oval Mirror

This pretty mirror comes in three sizes for maximum versatility, a 12.9” x 15.1”, a 16.7” x 19.7”, and a 24.4” x 28.7”. The lace-inspired styling is both pretty and fun, not too fussy for a casual room like a playroom or kids room, but decorative enough to work in grownup spaces like the family room or kitchen, too. This mirror is made of lightweight recycled wood fiber and comes with a mounting bracket and template to help with the hanging.