I’m a total sucker for a good round mirror and have way more in my home than is probably normal 🙂 . They’re just so good for kicking a room up a notch by softening a space, filling tough to decorate spaces like above the bed, and more. Today I’m sharing my favorite round mirrors and and all the different places and spaces I use them in our home. If you’re on the hunt for a round mirror hopefully this will help you find one you love! And even if you’re not, it should give you a few new ideas to use the ones you already have in new ways. (post includes affiliate links – full disclosure statement available {here}}
Round Woven Mirrors
I’m going to kick things off with round woven mirrors because this is the style I’ve been crushing on the most lately! I added {this round white + natural rattan mirror} in the small size above the bed in the guest bedroom in our house in NC and love how much style it added to the space:
Sources: Queen beadboard bed (weathered white) | 12″ Memory foam queen mattress (no boxspring needed) | Blue & white quilted shams (similar) | Blue tasseled edge pillow covers | Navy embroidered lumbar pillow cover ( with {this} pillow insert) | Navy border duvet cover | Navy border sheets | White quilt | Backless bench at foot of bed | Nightstand | Lamp (similar) | Mirror (white – small)
And I have {this rattan mirror} over our fireplace that fits the space so well (also check out {this round decorative mirror} for a similar look):
I also love the simple style of rattan edged mirrors like this beauty that’s perfect for over a chest. The simple combination of a round mirror over a rectangular piece of furniture works every time!
The exact mirror above is available {here} in three sizes and three colors but also check out {this mirror} and {this one} for a similar look for less! I used one of the inexpensive versions of this mirror for our powder room with bathroom shiplap so if you’re looking for a bathroom mirror, check that post out as well as my post on bathroom mirror ideas.
These are a few of my other rattan mirror favorites (Scroll & Click/Tap Photos to Shop Them):
Round Wood Mirrors
We have a large wood mirror with the prettiest wood barrel frame on the fireplace mantel in our living room. It comes in three different sizes (mine is the 30″) and four different finishes (mine is the natural).
Glass vase is no longer available | Faux Orchid Branches found {here}
I found it {here}. Our living room is one of the darkest rooms in our house so having a mirror on the mantel helps bounce the light around and also reflects some of the pretty view out the large bay window directly across from it. When our large rhododendron blooms in the spring, the color coming through our bay window plus the color that gets bounced around by our fireplace mirror turns the whole room pink – I love it!
I’m also crazy about {this statement-making round wood mirror} in a warm graywash finish – so pretty! It comes in two sizes including a whopping 44″ option:
Also check out {this ball mirror} for a somewhat similar look in white along with these other round wood mirror favorites (Scroll & Click/Tap Photos to Shop Them):
There’s no hard and fast rule for how large of a mirror to buy for over a console or chest but I tend to like the look of one that’s about ⅔ – ⅚ the width of smaller pieces and mirrors that are ½ – ⅔ the width of longer furniture pieces.
Round Mirrors: Metal Finishes
My oldest daughter’s room has a 28″ round brass mirror over her desk that’s a great price and comes in other finishes too – I found it {here}.
Scroll and Click/Tap to Shop This Space (desk & chair are from IKEA):
If you like the simple style of it but want a larger size, check out {this round mirror} that’s 36″ and available in brass, nickel, and bronze.
And if you like large metal mirrors but want one with a little more of a design element to it, in our master bedroom I have {this large round decorative mirror} with a fun little faux hook at the top that reminds me of an old-time pocket watch:
Sources: Dresser (Is old wood dresser I painted with {this paint color} | Dresser knobs | Round mirror | Crystal lamp | Cherry blossom print – no longer available | Colorful moth art print | Grid box | Bust planter – thrifted | Gray drapes (blackout lined)
The mirror actually comes in a bronze finish but it blended in too much with my little girl planter head so I changed it up to more of a brass finish with {this gold leaf Rub ‘n Buff} which is one of my favorite Rub ‘n Buff colors. If you’ve never used Rub ‘n Buff, give it a try! It comes in lots of different finish options and is a super quick and easy way to change the look of metals. To use it, I hung my mirror up, put paper behind it so the Rub ‘n Buff wouldn’t get on my walls, and then went around my whole mirror rubbing in a small amount of Rub ‘n Buff around the entire metal edge using a rag. It literally took me less than 15 minutes to do. So definitely always something to think about if you find a metal framed mirror that you like in a finish that you don’t.
Starburst Mirrors
The back of a bookcase is a great place for a small decorative round mirror – starburst mirrors are my favorite for this! In our home office I have {this starburst mirror} that is such a great pop against the black paint color:
Home Office Sources: Desk (similar) | Rug | Semi flush mount ceiling light | Acrylic curtain rods | Drapes – no longer available | Round black & white canisters | Acorn basket set | Bamboo charging station | 3-Tier rattan tray
I also have a starburst mirror as part of my art gallery wall on the other side of the room:
The mirror over the bed in our CT guest bedroom isn’t exactly a starburst mirror but it has a similar look. It’s {this beautiful round petal mirror} that’s a great size for the space:
Guest Room Sources: Mirror over Bed | Upholstered Wingback Bed (fabric is Zuma White) | Quilt (color is flax) | White and beige check duvet | 24″ Embroidered Medallion Pillow covers | 20″ White Tassel End Pillow Cover (similar) | White Bedside USB Lamps | Round Wood Beaded Tray | Clock
Round Mirrors with Rope
Let’s wrap things up with round decorative mirrors with rope! We have a small round mirror with rope hanging to the left of our door from the kitchen to the garage that we go in and out of a zillion times a day. It’s a great spot for a quick mirror check as you run out the door:
Scroll & Click/Tap Images to Shop This Space:
The exact mirror I have is no longer available but here are a few other beautiful rope mirror options (Scroll & Click/Tap Images to Shop Them):
So what do you think – do I have too many round mirrors? Wait… don’t answer that! 😂 I hope you found a round mirror or two you love in this post or some new ideas for using the ones you already have!
Thanks as always for stopping by everyone!
P.S. If you want to be able to find this post down the road when you’re on the hunt for a round decorative mirror, be sure to Pin the image below!
ONE – 25″ sunburst mirror available {here} | TWO – white rattan mirror in three size options available {here} | THREE – 36″ rattan peacock mirror available {here} | FOUR – 32″ floral mirror available {here} | FIVE – 33″ rattan & rope mirror available {here} | SIX – natural & white rattan mirror available in two sizes {here} | SEVEN – 24″ or 30″ jute rope mirror available {here} | EIGHT – 36″ bronze metal framed mirror available {here} | NINE – 30″ ball mirror with natural wood finish available {here}
Jillian says
What a relief, I thought I was the only one! I have five up now, my SIL thinks I love to look at myself LOL! I guess she doesn’t know what a great decorating tool they are. Thanks for new ideas.
Kris Jarrett says
Ha! They are so much easier than finding art!
Cherri says
I too have a love for big round mirrors. And one of my favorite things about them is they are NEVER crooked!
Kris Jarrett says
That’s hysterical – I never thought of that but you’re right – huge bonus!
Brenda says
I love all the mirrors! The idea of putting a mirror in the bookcase is a unique and unusual idea and I can’t wait to try it in my home! You have definitely come up with some great ways to put these beautiful mirrors! I also love the mirror on the mantel, do you have to hold it there with something? Love your blogs!
Kris Jarrett says
I’m glad you enjoyed the post Brenda! My mantel mirror is just propped up there with nothing holding it in place – so far so good with it staying there!
Barbara at Mantel and Table says
Those are all great Kris! Thanks for the round up and the tips too. Hope you’re having a lovely weekend!
MaryY says
The mirrors are great, but I especially liked seeing Hope.
Amanda says
What brand/color of paint is your door? That is a beautiful color! The door pic with the dog.