Mirror

A 100cm round on a wall of 600 x 300 tiles with straight joints. Both of its fixings sit inside a tile face, well clear of the grout lines, which...

A 100cm round hung so its frame sits about 20cm above the back cushions and its top edge at about 2m, with 40cm of wall to the ceiling. That is...

One 200 x 100cm mirror hung upright, its bottom edge about 20cm off the floor. For floor work we'd hang it at 15cm, and the geometry below shows why. To...

A Cascade X hung the way its keyholes intend: peak at the top, the long straight edge on the right, lined up with the door frame beside it. To hang...

Two 200 x 100cm mirrors hung upright make a 2m by 2m mirror wall. The barbell and the top of the rack run straight across the joint, which is what...

Listen to this guide Your browser does not support the audio element. A 100cm Aure hung above an entry console. On a round mirror, the eye judges the centre and...

Listen to this guide Your browser does not support the audio element. A 32kg Grandeur X at a gentle lean. It looks settled, but on our numbers a pull of...

Listen to this guide Your browser does not support the audio element. A 29kg Bastia X hung on painted concrete block. Masonry holds a heavy mirror well, as long as...

Listen to this guide Your browser does not support the audio element. A 220 x 120cm portrait rectangle (Lowen X) leans against a vaulted lounge wall — the upper end...

An arch mirror is a full length or wall mirror with a rounded top edge that softens hard lines and makes ceilings feel taller. In NZ homes with 2.4m ceilings,...

Decorative wall mirrors are chosen for what they do to a room, not just the reflection. Here are the four styles that read as design intent, the round, the window...

Wood-framed mirrors bring warmth and softness; slim black metal frames bring clean, modern edge. Here is what each does to a room, the honest NZ-humidity catch with real timber, a...

A grid mirror is a black framed mirror divided into panes so it reads like a window. Here is what the window pane look is, why it suits both character...

Listen to this guide Your browser does not support the audio element. Key takeaways Not every mirror has a backing board. Some are glass bonded to a rigid board, others...

Listen to this guide Your browser does not support the audio element. To arrange three small wall mirrors, trace each one onto paper, mark where its hanger sits on the...

Find the position that throws window light into the dark part of a room before any fixings go in: three positions against the window, a sky check from the dark...

Listen to this guide Your browser does not support the audio element. Key takeaways Above the bed, anchor into a stud. A 15 to 25kg wall mirror hanging above your...

Listen to this guide Your browser does not support the audio element. A single 200 x 100cm portrait (Aldren X) wall mounted in a converted-garage home gym — 1.8m viewing...

Listen to this guide Your browser does not support the audio element. A slim arched floor mirror reframes a rectangular room without dominating it. The curve does the work the...

Listen to this guide Your browser does not support the audio element. A 220 x 120cm portrait rectangle (Lowen X) anchors a bedroom dressing corner — north-facing daylight, 1.7m viewing...

Listen to this guide Your browser does not support the audio element. Key takeaways Arch mirror: best for bedrooms, narrow hallways, and living rooms where you want height and presence....

Round or rectangular wall mirror? Compare how each shape changes the look and feel of different rooms in NZ homes, with practical tips on placement, light reflection, and frame styles.

Renting in NZ and want to hang a mirror without drilling? This guide covers every no-drill mounting option available to Kiwi renters — from leaning mirrors and adhesive strips to...

Mirrors are one of the easiest things to clean badly. This practical guide covers the right products, techniques, and routines to keep every mirror in your NZ home looking genuinely...

Plan a cheap mirror around the space and the delivered cost: four checks, a five mirror shortlist with sizes and item prices, and three worked examples, each priced as item...

Listen to this guide Your browser does not support the audio element. Frequently asked questions Can plasterboard hold a full length mirror? Yes, with the right anchors. NZ plasterboard (10mm...

Looking in the mirror does not have to feel critical. Here is why a clear full length mirror can help you see yourself with more calm, space, and self acceptance.

Ever wondered why you look different in different mirrors? It's not your imagination — it's the science of reflection. We pull back the curtain on what separates a low-quality, distorting...