What size/shape/colour mirror would you put above this fireplace?

[ImsorryWilson]

Hi mumsnet,
I’ve just been dissuaded from putting the tv above this fireplace.
It’s a really dark room ( north facing) so a mirror is now the preferred option.
I’d love ideas on size and shape - I was thinking something a bit sparkly for the frame.
I thought maybe a full oval? Or gentle hexagon? Something to break up the squareness....

It’s still hard to say as you can’t see much of the room to decide what would look right.

Will take more pics honey.
I appreciate you reading.

I thought maybe this?
www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-partners-beads-bevelled-glass-mirror-51-5-x-135cm/p1925425

Ive just posted on your other thread 🤣
I think there’s not enough height to put anything above the fireplace - it would just look odd! At a pinch, a rectangular mirror that’s almost as wide as the fireplace. How about having a narrow wooden shelf for you to put some interesting ornaments on, or a clock?

That mirror you’ve linked is awful!! It’s very modern and you’ve got a lovely old stone fireplace and wood burner. I think it would clash horribly.

Slightly wider perspective......
I’m only just beginning to decorate. We know the fireplace is staying as is to it makes sense to think about what that part of the room “wants” first...

In this pic there’s a rectangular mirror on floor. It didn’t look good when I held it up - too many rectangles....

I'd probably go for something either oval or asymmetric, no frills but maybe a real wood surround or pewter?

Not too big either - nothing that would overlap the fire surround.

I think a narrow rectangular or long octagonal mirror would look good. Obvs don't know the dimensions, but would a full length mirror on its side work?

www.dunelm.com/product/equatorial-full-length-mirror-gold-1000183835?defaultSkuId=30713325&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIgq_euN_V7gIVNYBQBh3tagm6EAQYAiABEgLA8PD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Sorry, I really don't like the one you've linked, too modern!

Thanks always - the space above is rather wide and low.....just off to get measuring tape....

Something that matches the proportions of the space so something like this:

www.wayfair.co.uk/home-decor/pdp/borough-wharf-hollier-leaf-parisienne-metal-landscape-accent-mirror-hjme9522.html?piid=27899048

or maybe this www.nkuku.com/products/demsa-mirror-with-shelf-dm30?variant=16690997723234&gclid=Cj0KCQiAmfmABhCHARIsACwPRAD0iJ4AuDKcVP0canLNSZ47joCqYmnXwCpx4inXdmgYHUfus1p3LL0aApH7EALw_wcB as you can put plants and candles etc on the shelf and soften it - quite pricey though

Or for a bit of sparkle look for a vintage bevel edge oval mirror like
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/133633553198?mkevt=1&mkcid=28&chn=ps this one... Won’t fill the space as well but the proportions are right, I think.

I think the one you posted is too modern with that fireplace, personally

The mirror you linked to is far too modern for that fireplace and stove.
Pine ( to match the pine chair ) rectangular mirror almost the size of the space above the mantel ?

Oh cross posted! The one you’ve got on the floor looks perfect in size. Yes ideally maybe it would have rounded corners but if you already have that one and the size is right then seems best to try to make it work?

You can soften the rectangular shape by draping something across it - are you a fairy light person? And/or by putting up a narrow shelf just under the mirror and having items on the shelf to break up the shape of the mirror iyswim. Trailing plants and candles/lanterns would look nice.

@TheLovleyChebbyMcGee the mirror you’ve linked to would be perfect! In fact, I’d like that in my bedroom 🤣

84cm high, 190cm wide......
Fireplace opening 153cm....

That Dunelm one is promising!

I agree with @TheLovleyChebbyMcGee you need something like the mirror they have linked to as the one you linked to is too modern and doesn't go with the fireplace.

Are you planning on painting? What sort of colours/ style are you going for the rest of the room?

Googling “long octagonal”

Jelly, It will be a main feature. This is our basement “den” ( hence dark and previous thoughts of tv over fireplace.....). The ceiling is low, the walls are plain, there are boiler/meter cupboards I may or may not be able to move..... so everything else will work round this nice fireplace.

www.johnlewis.com/house-by-john-lewis-ellipse-hallway-mirror-122-x-32cm/black/p3697513

But Dunelm one nicer....

Ooh, this could go elsewhere in room if I had £500!

furnish.co.uk/items/433823-stadium-beige-piaggi-mosaic-mirror

Meant this

www.oliverbonas.com/homeware/faceted-full-length-glass-wall-mirror-252708

Needs rehanging.
I’m minded to go for lovelychebby’s one - thank you!

No worries, it was one of the first that came up! I googled 'full length' mirrors and better choices came up than 'long'.

I'm fancying it myself tbh, just need to find a place for it!

If it turns out not to hang sideways you might get a discount second hand one!

Am in love with the Piaggi stuff that will be next thread :)

All purchased :)