How to Place a Mirror Above a Sideboard?

Showcasing a beautiful china cabinet, adding light, making a room look larger: placing a mirror above a sideboard has many benefits. Choose a mirror that fits well with your interior to enhance it with elegance. This requires some knowledge: what size mirror should you choose? Where should you place it for a nice effect? What style of mirror should you pick so it matches your interior atmosphere? Here is our advice for placing a mirror above a sideboard without being disappointed by the result.

The benefits of a mirror above a sideboard

A mirror above a sideboard is perfect for completing the decor of your kitchen or dining room. In addition to its aesthetic qualities, it offers several advantages for your home:

 

Gain more brightness

To add light, this is a well-known trick. The mirror reflects light and redistributes it throughout the room, thus increasing the brightness of your interior. Place a mirror above a sideboard facing a window or a light source to flood the room with light.

 

Make the room look larger

Do you want to create the illusion of a larger kitchen or dining room? Used in decor, a mirror gives the impression of more space. Whether placed or hung, it is easy to install a mirror above a sideboard to create this feeling of space. To take it a step further, you can place another mirror opposite the sideboard.

 

What size mirror above a sideboard?

What criteria should you use to choose the mirror size?

The size of the mirror depends on several criteria:

• Its use: is it purely decorative, or do you need to be able to see yourself to check your hair or touch up your makeup?
• The size of the sideboard: is it a tall or low sideboard? What are its dimensions?
• How will the mirror be placed: will it be wall-mounted with screwed brackets or adhesive strips? Or will it be placed directly on the sideboard?

 

The rule to remember for choosing the right size

To choose the right dimensions and location, the size of the mirror and the sideboard go together. Your choice mainly depends on the dimensions of your furniture:

• With a tall sideboard, which for example is 1 meter high, your mirror should be placed 60 cm higher.
• With a low sideboard, you will need to allow for more space between your furniture and the mirror.
• In both cases, place the center of the mirror about 1.60 to 1.70 m from the floor.

 

Where to install a mirror above the sideboard?

Hung on the wall

To know where to place your mirror above the sideboard, consider its size, shape, and use. If it is meant to be as functional as it is decorative, make sure it is at your height so you can see your reflection properly.

To remember:

• The height of your mirror refers to the height of its center. Generally, it is recommended that this be between 1.60 and 1.70 m from the floor.

 

Placed on the sideboard

If you don't want to drill into your wall to hang your mirror, you can simply lean it. This will also have a great effect! Several options exist to add a refined touch to your decor with a placed mirror:

• If it is rectangular, choose a mirror the same width as your sideboard.
• You can also choose a round mirror and place it on a stand like those used for plates.

 

Which mirror for your sideboard style?

With a contemporary decor

If you like the contemporary style and furniture with sleek lines, several options are available to you. Above a design sideboard, place a large-format mirror, whether square or rectangular.

To remember:

• Opt for a mirror in the same shade as your china cabinet or sideboard for a more elegant effect.
• Ideally, choose the same width as your furniture.

 

With an industrial decor

Do you prefer the industrial style of lofts inspired by old-fashioned workshops? To enhance your industrial china cabinet or your black and wood sideboard, several inspirations are possible:

• A mirror in a window-pane style hung on the wall.
• A large round metal mirror with a rusted finish.
• An industrial-style metal and wood mirror.
• A factory-window style gray metal mirror.

 

With a Scandinavian decor

The Scandinavian style is characterized by the use of natural materials: by choosing wood and rounded shapes, you won't make a mistake.

Above a white and wood sideboard or a solid wood cabinet, you can hang:

• A large rattan or wooden wall mirror.
• A brass barber's mirror.
• An organic-shaped mirror without a frame.