Floor Mirror Behind Couch

A large mirror in a small room creates the illusion of depth so don t be scared to go big.

Floor mirror behind couch. So if you have a nine foot console or sofa the mirror above it should be about six feet across. The width of the mirror should be smaller than the piece of furniture below it. Certified feng shui expert marianne gordon also advises against the weight of objects above sitting spaces. Do use large mirrors in tiny rooms.

She says feng shui is all about feeling safe and secure in your space and it s hard to feel safe with something heavy hanging directly over. You can go a little wider but anything narrower than that will feel lost. Mirrors are important decorative tools. Take advantage of a mirror s reflecting ability to brighten the room by placing a pair of wall sconces on either side of the mirror behind the couch.

One place where feng shui experts warn against hanging a mirror is behind a sofa or a bed. Pottery barn i love how the use of a mirror can help make a small room feel bigger and especially love the idea of using one when it faces windows or glass doors reflecting the outdoors. Above a sofa can be a great place to hang a large mirror but keep in mind that whenever possible mirrors should be hung across from windows or something else that s visually. Mount mirrors above the sofa.

If the mirror is roughly two thirds the size of the piece it ll work just about every time.