Hanging an oversize mirror above your fireplace adds sparkling drama to the room.
Mirror over fireplace height.
Ideally the maximum height of the mirror frame should be at least 4 5 below a cornice or 2 below a picture rail.
The width of the mirror the reflective part only should be roughly the same as the width of the fireplace opening.
How to hang a large oversized mirror over the mantle.
There is an art to hanging artwork and mirrors.
However it s not rocket science and if you follow some basic guidelines you ll get it right every time.
The dancing reflections can create illusions of grandeur.
For more modern spaces a large sunburst design could be an eye catching choice.
A mirror is a foolproof option for above a fireplace but if you re going to try this tried and true styling trick opt for a statement mirror with major impact.
It will all fit with about 10cm gap between mirror and shelf and 10cm gap between mirror and ceiling.
I have bought a corbel style shelf for above the fireplace 120cm in length v fireplace hole 85cm and a large mirror 100cm length and 130cm high.
The mirror frame should not extend beyond the end of the mantelpiece shelf.