An arched mirror does two jobs at once. It bounces light into a room that needs it, and the curved top softens a wall full of straight lines, doorframes, skirting, cabinetry, in a way a rectangular mirror never quite manages. It is one of the cheapest ways to make a small or dark room feel considerably larger.

Choosing the Right Arched Mirror for Your Space

Decide first whether it leans or hangs. A tall floor mirror leaning against the wall suits a bedroom or dressing corner and needs no fixing, though it must be anchored if there are children or pets in the house. A wall mounted mirror frees up floor space and sits better in a hallway or above a console. For size, a mirror above a piece of furniture should be around two thirds to three quarters the width of what sits beneath it. For full length use, look for at least 120cm of height so you can see yourself properly, and check the frame depth if the mirror needs to sit flush against a skirting board.

Key Features to Look for in an Arched Mirror

• Leaning or wall mounted: a floor mirror for flexibility, wall fixed to save floor space.
• Height: 120cm and up for full length use, smaller for above a console or vanity.
• Frame finish: black, gold, brass tone, timber or frameless, each setting a different tone.
• Frame depth: a slim frame sits flush, a deeper one casts a shadow line on the wall.
• Glass quality: a true, distortion free reflection with a sealed backing to resist bathroom moisture.
• Anti tip fitting: a strap or bracket supplied with leaning mirrors, which should always be used.
• Weight and fixings: check the weight against what your wall type can carry.

What You Will Find in This Collection

Arch topped mirrors in a range of sizes and finishes, from full length floor and cheval styles for bedrooms and dressing areas through to smaller wall mounted pieces for hallways, entryways and above a vanity. Frames in black, gold and warm metallic tones, alongside slimmer minimal designs. Browse our wider wall decor and prints range to build out the wall around it.

Styles to Suit Your Space

A thin black frame reads contemporary and suits a modern or industrial scheme, gold and brass tones lean warm and a little glamorous, and pale timber keeps a coastal room relaxed. Set one above a sideboard in an entryway, lean one in a bedroom beside a dresser, or place one where it reflects a window rather than a blank wall, which is what actually brings light into the room.

Ordering with Allure Home Collections

Every mirror ships from our Australian warehouse with fast local delivery and honest pricing, with no inflated recommended retail prices to discount against. Mirrors are packed carefully for freight, and if you are unsure which size suits a particular wall, send us the measurements and we will help. From our family to yours.

Arched Mirror Questions, Answered

Do leaning mirrors need to be secured to the wall?

Yes. A tall mirror leaning against a wall can be pulled over, and the weight and broken glass make it genuinely dangerous, particularly with children or pets in the house. Use the anti tip strap or bracket supplied and fix it into a stud or with proper wall anchors. This takes five minutes and it is not optional.

What size arched mirror should I choose?

Above furniture, aim for around two thirds to three quarters the width of the piece below it. For full length use, 120cm of height is the practical minimum and 150cm or more is better. In a hallway, err smaller than you think, since an oversized mirror in a narrow space feels crowding rather than open.

How high should I hang a wall mirror?

Centre it at around 145cm from the floor for a general wall position. Above a console or sideboard, leave roughly 15 to 25cm between the top of the furniture and the base of the mirror so the two read as a pair rather than as separate pieces.

Where should a mirror go to make a room feel bigger?

Opposite or adjacent to a window, so it reflects daylight and a view rather than a blank wall. A mirror facing a plain wall doubles the plain wall. In a narrow hallway, placing it on the long wall rather than at the end opens the space up more.

How do I hang a heavy mirror safely?

Find the studs rather than relying on plasterboard alone, and use fixings rated well above the mirror's weight. On a masonry or brick wall, use masonry anchors. Two fixing points spread the load and stop the mirror shifting out of level. If the mirror is very heavy, it is a two person job.

Can I use an arched mirror in a bathroom?

Many suit a bathroom, but check the listing. Steam gets behind an unsealed backing over time and causes black spotting around the edges, which cannot be repaired. Look for a sealed or moisture resistant backing, and keep the room ventilated after showers.

What is a cheval mirror?

A freestanding full length mirror on its own frame, usually able to tilt so you can angle the reflection. It stands on the floor without leaning on the wall, which makes it useful in a dressing corner or a bedroom where you want to move it around.

How do I clean a mirror without streaks?

Spray the cloth rather than the glass, so cleaner does not run into the frame edge and degrade the backing over time. A microfibre cloth and a second dry buff clears streaks. Avoid ammonia based cleaners on framed and antiqued mirrors, since they attack the silvering at the edges.

Will it arrive in one piece?

Mirrors are packed for freight with corner protection and padding. Check the glass before you sign for a delivery where possible, and if something has gone wrong in transit, photograph the packaging as well as the mirror and get in touch straight away.

Why arched rather than rectangular?

A curved top breaks up the straight lines that dominate most rooms, doorframes, windows, cabinetry and skirting, which softens the whole wall. It also echoes archway detailing, which is why arched mirrors sit so well in Hamptons, Mediterranean and modern coastal schemes.