Wall-hung
Above a console or chest of drawers, 80 to 120 cm tall works in most rooms, at about two thirds of the furniture's width. Leave 15 to 25 cm between the top of the furniture and the base of the frame.
Arch mirrors for walls and floors
An arch mirror is a rectangle with a rounded top, a shape borrowed from windows and doorways. It suits a hallway, where it echoes the door, a bedroom wall or a dressing corner. Small ones hang above a console; tall ones lean on the floor and show you from head to toe.
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How to choose an arched mirror
The curve does the work, so a thin frame is often enough. Decide first whether it hangs or leans, as that sets the size.
Leaning on the floor
Tall arch mirrors usually measure 160 to 180 cm. Secure the top to the wall with an anti-tip strap, and set the base on felt pads so it cannot slide on wooden floors.
Frame and finish
Black metal gives a crisp outline, like a steel-framed window. Brass and gold feel warmer, and oak suits a Scandinavian or country room. A frameless arch is the quietest choice in a bathroom. Check the depth of the frame too: a slim profile of 2 to 3 cm sits flat in a hallway where people pass close by.
In the bathroom
An arched shape over a basin softens a room of square tiles. Check that the back is sealed against moisture and that you can still see your face from the basin.
Frequently asked questions
What is an arch mirror?
A mirror with straight sides and a rounded top, like an arched window. It comes in wall-hung and tall floor-standing sizes.
How do you secure a leaning arch mirror?
Fix the top to the wall with an anti-tip strap or bracket and put felt pads under the base so it cannot slide.
What size arched mirror goes above a console?
About two thirds of the console's width, usually 80 to 120 cm tall, with 15 to 25 cm of wall between the furniture and the frame.