{"title":"Arched Mirrors","description":"\n\u003cp\u003eAn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-weight: 500; font-size: 17px; letter-spacing: 0.3px; color: #5a5044; margin: 34px 0 10px;\"\u003eChoosing the Right Arched Mirror for Your Space\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDecide 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-weight: 500; font-size: 17px; letter-spacing: 0.3px; color: #5a5044; margin: 34px 0 10px;\"\u003eKey Features to Look for in an Arched Mirror\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaning or wall mounted:\u003c\/strong\u003e a floor mirror for flexibility, wall fixed to save floor space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120cm and up for full length use, smaller for above a console or vanity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrame finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e black, gold, brass tone, timber or frameless, each setting a different tone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrame depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e a slim frame sits flush, a deeper one casts a shadow line on the wall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlass quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e a true, distortion free reflection with a sealed backing to resist bathroom moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnti tip fitting:\u003c\/strong\u003e a strap or bracket supplied with leaning mirrors, which should always be used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight and fixings:\u003c\/strong\u003e check the weight against what your wall type can carry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-weight: 500; font-size: 17px; letter-spacing: 0.3px; color: #5a5044; margin: 34px 0 10px;\"\u003eWhat You Will Find in This Collection\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eArch 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 \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/art-prints\"\u003ewall decor and prints\u003c\/a\u003e range to build out the wall around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-weight: 500; font-size: 17px; letter-spacing: 0.3px; color: #5a5044; margin: 34px 0 10px;\"\u003eStyles to Suit Your Space\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA 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 \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sideboards-buffets\"\u003esideboard\u003c\/a\u003e in an entryway, lean one in a bedroom beside a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dressing-tables\"\u003edresser\u003c\/a\u003e, or place one where it reflects a window rather than a blank wall, which is what actually brings light into the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-weight: 500; font-size: 17px; letter-spacing: 0.3px; color: #5a5044; margin: 34px 0 10px;\"\u003eOrdering with Allure Home Collections\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-weight: 500; font-size: 20px; letter-spacing: 0.3px; color: #5a5044; margin: 44px 0 6px;\"\u003eArched Mirror Questions, Answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5ddd2; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px; color: #3a3226;\"\u003eDo leaning mirrors need to be secured to the wall?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 12px 0 0; line-height: 1.6; color: #554c40;\"\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5ddd2; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px; color: #3a3226;\"\u003eWhat size arched mirror should I choose?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 12px 0 0; line-height: 1.6; color: #554c40;\"\u003eAbove 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5ddd2; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px; color: #3a3226;\"\u003eHow high should I hang a wall mirror?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 12px 0 0; line-height: 1.6; color: #554c40;\"\u003eCentre 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5ddd2; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px; color: #3a3226;\"\u003eWhere should a mirror go to make a room feel bigger?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 12px 0 0; line-height: 1.6; color: #554c40;\"\u003eOpposite 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5ddd2; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px; color: #3a3226;\"\u003eHow do I hang a heavy mirror safely?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 12px 0 0; line-height: 1.6; color: #554c40;\"\u003eFind 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5ddd2; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px; color: #3a3226;\"\u003eCan I use an arched mirror in a bathroom?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 12px 0 0; line-height: 1.6; color: #554c40;\"\u003eMany 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5ddd2; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px; color: #3a3226;\"\u003eWhat is a cheval mirror?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 12px 0 0; line-height: 1.6; color: #554c40;\"\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5ddd2; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px; color: #3a3226;\"\u003eHow do I clean a mirror without streaks?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 12px 0 0; line-height: 1.6; color: #554c40;\"\u003eSpray 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5ddd2; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px; color: #3a3226;\"\u003eWill it arrive in one piece?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 12px 0 0; line-height: 1.6; color: #554c40;\"\u003eMirrors 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5ddd2; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px; color: #3a3226;\"\u003eWhy arched rather than rectangular?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 12px 0 0; line-height: 1.6; color: #554c40;\"\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8309\/1612\/collections\/arched-mirrors.png?v=1787291963","url":"https:\/\/allurehomecollections.com.au\/collections\/arched-mirrors.oembed","provider":"Allure Home Collections","version":"1.0","type":"link"}