Floor mirrors – how to find the right model
1. Advantages of free-standing mirrors
2. Free-standing mirrors vs. leaning mirrors
3. Free-standing mirrors and extras
4. Floor mirrors – design and materials
5. Where to place a floor mirror
6. Summary
1. Advantages of free-standing mirrors
A free-standing mirror is more than a simple piece of furniture. It is a versatile, elegant accent that brings style and function to your home. Thanks to their mobility and wide range of designs, floor mirrors are a popular choice for many rooms, from living rooms to bathrooms.
Free-standing mirrors have many advantages that make them a practical addition to any room. Mobility and flexibility are among their key features. You can easily move a designer floor mirror to another spot whenever you like, without needing a wall or anything to lean it against. This gives you the freedom to place the mirror wherever you want in the room.
One big advantage is that you can see your whole outfit from head to toe. Compared with smaller mirrors, a large floor mirror gives you a complete view of your appearance, which is especially useful when trying on clothes and checking your outfit.
Floor mirrors can also make living rooms and other spaces look bigger and brighter by reflecting light and changing the sense of space.
2. Free-standing mirrors vs. leaning mirrors
An important point of comparison is the difference between free-standing mirrors and leaning mirrors. Unlike a leaning mirror, a free-standing mirror has its own stand, so you can place it independently. This means you can change its position at any time and choose the distance from the mirror so that you can always see yourself and your outfit in full.
It also lets you play with sunlight and reflected light in the room. When light hits the mirror, the room instantly looks brighter and larger. Check that the mirror stands securely, especially if you have children or pets.
A leaning mirror, on the other hand – as the name suggests – needs something solid to lean against, such as a wall or a wardrobe. Free-standing or leaning, both are versatile full-length mirrors with great design that can transform the look of any room in your home in no time.
3. Free-standing mirrors and extras
As well as the freedom to place them where you like, modern free-standing mirrors also offer various extras. Decide where the full-length mirror will go and what you need it to do in that room.
"A large floor mirror is a particularly good choice for the bedroom. If you want to use one there, it's best to choose a version with an integrated clothes rail, so you can keep your favourite clothes to hand and save space in an elegant way." - Viktoria, interior expert
Extras such as tilting mirror surfaces, double-sided mirrors or slimmer stands for tight spaces are also available and turn the floor mirror into a modern all-rounder.
4. Floor mirror design and materials
With such a wide variety of designs and materials, it's easy to find the right floor mirror for your room. When choosing colours and materials, take your cue from your interior. Pick colours and shapes for your floor mirror that already feature in the room, and your large, modern full-length mirror will fit beautifully into your home.
Do you prefer a Scandinavian style for your interior, for example? Then choose a minimalist floor mirror with a Scandinavian feel that stays true to your favourite style – with a natural wooden frame or rounded shapes. Or would you like to create striking contrasts? Then choose a large floor mirror with a coloured frame as an eye-catching feature.
Frames in brass, silver, wood and other materials complement the look of the room and give the floor mirror a personal touch. Slim frames make the mirror look larger and appear subtle and refined, while thicker frames turn the mirror into a striking focal point.
5. Where to place a floor mirror
Placing a floor mirror takes a little thought. Make sure the mirror doesn't block walkways and that there's a surface nearby for any small items you might need in front of the mirror. To make a room look bigger, place the floor mirror opposite a window or a large wall.
Placed in a corner, a floor mirror saves space and breaks up the corner of the room, which is especially helpful in small rooms. Floor mirrors are ideal for large bathrooms, dressing rooms, hallways and bedrooms – that's where they really come into their own and show their full decorative effect.
If you're short on space but would still like to decorate with a large mirror, a leaning or wall mirror is a good alternative.
6. Summary
- Free-standing mirrors have their own stand and can be placed flexibly and moved around the room.
- A floor mirror lets you check your whole appearance and your outfit.
- Large floor mirrors make a room look bigger and reflect bright light.
- Many floor mirrors come with extras, such as a tilting mirror surface or integrated coat rack, so they meet several needs at once.
- Choose a mirror in the same style as the rest of the room for a harmonious overall look, or create striking contrasts with an eye-catching mirror.
- When placing your floor mirror, make sure it doesn't block any walkways and that there's a surface for small items nearby.
- Placed in a corner or opposite a window, a floor mirror makes a room look bigger.
- Leaning mirrors, which have no stand and simply lean against a wall or wardrobe, are a good alternative when space is limited.
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