The short answer: in classic feng shui a mirror should reflect something you like to look at — daylight, a view, a handsome table or a piece of art — and should not face the front door, the foot of the bed or clutter. Hang it on a side wall, not opposite the door, keep its top edge above head height, and give it a clear, calm wall. Feng shui is a tradition, not a science, and its schools disagree on details; what follows are the commonly taught rules, and where each one also makes plain practical sense.
The one principle behind most rules
Feng shui treats a mirror as something that doubles whatever it shows and sends the energy of a room back into it. So the guidance is almost always about what ends up in the reflection: a window, greenery or a well-set table is welcome, a pile of laundry, a cluttered desk or the bathroom door is not. Whether you take the idea literally or simply as advice on composition, the test is the same — stand where you normally stand and look at what the mirror shows.
Entrance and hallway
The most repeated rule: do not hang a mirror directly opposite the front door, because the traditional reading is that energy entering the home is bounced straight back out. Put it on a side wall instead, where it catches the light from the door without facing it. Practically, a mirror straight ahead of the door is the first thing every visitor meets, and in a narrow hall it gives no sense of depth; on a side wall a tall mirror lengthens the space and lets you check your appearance on the way out. In a long corridor, avoid placing a mirror at the very end, where it reflects the whole tunnel back at you. Our guide to where to put a mirror in an entryway covers the practical side.
Living room
Here the advice is to reflect something that adds to the room: a window, a plant, a favourite painting. A mirror that mainly shows the television or a bare corner adds nothing. A round mirror is the traditional favourite for living rooms, because its soft outline is read as calming and as keeping energy moving. Practically, a large round mirror of 100 cm or more works as the focal point of a wall and breaks up a room built from right angles — more in is a round mirror a good choice for a living room.
Dining room
A mirror in the dining room is considered auspicious: reflecting the table is said to double abundance. In practice, hang it on the wall beside or behind the table, at a height where seated guests do not see their own faces looking back at them while they eat. A wide mirror above a sideboard does this well — see what size mirror above a sideboard for exact proportions.
Bedroom
The bedroom is where feng shui is strictest. The classic rule is that a mirror should not face the bed, and that you should not see yourself in it from the pillow; it is said to unsettle sleep. The practical reason is just as strong — a mirror catching the corner of your eye at night, or the light of a phone, is distracting. Place a tall mirror on the wall beside the wardrobe or by the door instead. The full placement guide is where to put a mirror in a bedroom.
Quick reference
| Where | Traditional advice | Practical reason |
|---|---|---|
| Opposite the front door | Avoid — energy bounces back out | A mirror on a side wall is easier to use and looks calmer |
| Living room | Reflect a window, plant or art | Doubles the light instead of a bare wall |
| Dining room | Reflect the table — doubles abundance | Opens up the room; beside the table, not at eye level |
| Bedroom | Never facing the bed | No reflections or light flashes while you sleep |
| Anywhere | Do not cut off the head; keep the glass clean and whole | Top edge above head height; check the centre height |
Height and shape
Every school agrees on one point: the mirror should not cut off the heads of the people who use it. Hang it so the top edge sits above the head of the tallest person at home. The centre of a mirror usually lands around 145–155 cm from the floor — see at what height to hang a mirror. On shape, round and softly curved mirrors are the traditional choice where you want a calm, flowing feel, and tall rectangles or arches suit hallways and bedrooms. If you are undecided, read which mirror shape to choose.
What to avoid
- A mirror that shows clutter, a toilet or the bathroom door.
- Two large mirrors facing each other in a small room.
- A cracked, chipped or tarnished mirror — replace it, as tradition and common sense agree.
- Hanging a heavy mirror on a weak fixing: check the wall first, as described in how to hang a mirror safely.
Three mirrors to start from
- Solaro — round, brushed gold aluminium, eight diameters from 60 to 200 cm.
- Grand Arcadian — arch, brushed gold aluminium, nine formats from 160 × 80 to 200 × 140 cm.
- Golden Majesty — rectangular, hand-carved wood, 15 formats from 50 × 100 to 100 × 180 cm.
If your wall needs a size we do not list, see made-to-measure mirrors.
Production and delivery
- Production: every mirror is made to order from 4 mm Optiwhite glass in our workshop in Wrocław, Poland — the production time is stated in our shipping policy.
- Delivery: free across Europe for sizes up to 120 × 60 cm; €100 flat for larger sizes — the exact amount shows in your cart.
- On arrival: open the crate while the courier is still there. Transport damage is only accepted with a damage report signed by you and the driver.
Frequently asked questions
Where should you not put a mirror according to feng shui?
The usual answers are directly opposite the front door, facing the bed, and anywhere it reflects clutter, a toilet or the bathroom door. Schools differ on details, so treat these as guidance rather than law.
Is it bad luck to have a mirror in the bedroom?
Not in itself. The traditional advice is only that it should not face the bed. A mirror on the wardrobe wall or beside the door is fine.
Which mirror shape is best for feng shui?
Round and softly curved mirrors are the traditional favourite for a calm, flowing feel, but a tall rectangle or an arch works well where height matters, such as in a hallway or bedroom.
Can a mirror really bring good energy into a room?
Feng shui is a cultural tradition and there is no scientific evidence for the energy claims. What a mirror does reliably is reflect light and make a room feel larger, which is why placing it where it shows daylight or a pleasant view is good advice either way.
How high should a mirror hang for feng shui?
High enough that nobody's head is cut off — the top edge above the head of the tallest person at home. In most rooms that puts the centre of the mirror at about 145–155 cm from the floor.