Mirrors don’t need to be hung either – consider resting one on the mantelpiece, or even leaning a really large mirror on the floor. Choose a statement piece to act as a centerpiece to the room, or even go all out with a top-to-toe mirrored wall. In a living room, mirrors can be as big as you can manage. How do you decorate a living room wall with a mirror? Likewise, consider what you want to reflect – if you have a much-loved piece of artwork on one wall, placing a mirror opposite it will mean you can enjoy it twice over. However, if you want to make the most of a mirror’s light reflecting qualities, place it somewhere where it will gather and emit lots of natural light, such as opposite or near a window.

If you have a fireplace, above the mantel is a clear candidate for housing a mirror, building upon a readymade centrepiece for the room (and also keeping it protected from anyone who might accidentally elbow it). 'You can create just as much impact with a sculptural mirror as you can with a piece of art, so I like to look for more unconventional shapes to make a real statement.’ Where should a mirror be placed in a living room? When decorating with mirrors don't feel you need to stick to the rectangle says Sue Jones, founder of Oka (opens in new tab). Mirrors are a brilliant way to create a decorative focal point especially when clustered together in different sizes as demonstrated here in the home of Bee Osborn, interior designer and founder of Studio Osborn (opens in new tab). (Image credit: Interior by Bee Osborn of Studio Osborn / Photograph by Brent Darby )

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