How to choose the perfect full-length mirror, read the 5 best tips


The range of full-length mirrors is huge, so the 5 best tips for the perfect full-length mirror



Tip 1   What size full-length mirror should I choose. 


Do you only want to use the full-length mirror practically?

Then choose a full-length mirror with a mirror size with a minimum width of 40 cm and a height of your height with a clearance of 10 cm more or less.

If you live in the house with several people, then start from the person with the longest height.


Do you want to use the full-length mirror in a practical way, but also create more optical space?

Then choose a wide full-length mirror, the larger the mirror, the more space and light you get in return.


Do you want to use the full-length mirror in a practical and decorative way?

Then choose a nice frame for the full length mirror that fits your interior.

You can choose a full-length mirror in the baroque style, modern style or classic style.


Tip 2   At what height do you hang the full-length mirror? 


The height at which you hang a full-length mirror is often personal, but also depends on the height of the ceiling.

The mirror can be placed on the floor as a floor mirror, hung just above the plinth or at 10 to 20 cm from the floor.

If you hang the mirror 20 cm from the floor, you can choose to place a low cabinet or a suitcase under the full-length mirror, in this case you hang the mirror 10 to 20 cm above the cupboard or basket.

Below are several examples of full-length mirrors as floor mirrors on the floor and hung at different heights.

Tip 3   Place the full-length mirror against the wall as a standing mirror. 


  • At the moment it is the trend not to hang a large mirror, but to place it standing on the floor.
  • If you place a large heavy wall mirror on the floor, it is important to place the mirror as upright as possible.
  • If a large full-length mirror is too slanted, there can be too much pressure on the mirror glass, causing it to deform a bit. 
  • A large mirror plate can weigh 20 to 30 kilos.

A second important point is that you anchor the mirror to the wall so that the mirror cannot tip over if it is handled carelessly.

Tip 4   What is the best way to hang a large full-length mirror? 


  • When hanging a large mirror, it is important that the weight of the mirror is properly distributed. You can do this by hanging the mirror on two suspension brackets. 
  • Look for an extensive description in our advice hanging large mirror

Determine on what kind of wall the mirror will be hung and buy the right plugs for this.


Tip 5   What is the best place for a full-length mirror? 


  • A full-length mirror is most often used in the bedroom and hallway, nowadays you see it more and more that a full-length mirror is hung in the bathroom and for a decorative effect even in the living room.
  • It is important when placing the full-length mirror that there is sufficient light available.
  • If you place the full-length mirror in a dark room, put a large lamp in front of it and provide a hanging lamp where the mirror can reflect the light in the room.
Thanks for reading our 5 best tips for the perfect full-length mirror.

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