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Horizontally or vertically?

8 years ago
Hi! I've just bought this mirror and I'm wondering if I should use it vertically or horizontally. Also, is it better to hang it on the wall? Or may I just rest it on the dresser, leaning against the wall?
Thanks!!

Comments (22)

  • 8 years ago

    I like it vertically.

  • 8 years ago

    Horizontally and I like it hung.

  • 8 years ago

    How wide is the wall the mirror will hang/rest on? There's a general rule some people use that says that the white space on either side of the artwork or mirror being hung should be roughly three-eighths of the width of the art or mirror. So multiply the width of the wall by 0.57 to estimate how wide your mirror should be and see if the vertical or horizontal position is closer to that number.

  • 8 years ago
    That would be impossible, I have more then 10 feet of wall. I have more things to the side of it. I think the mirror has to be proportional to the dresser, since I have a big wall.
  • 8 years ago
    Horizontal
  • 8 years ago

    For artwork or a mirror being hung above furniture, usually the width of the item should measure about two-thirds the width of the furniture over which it will hang.

  • 8 years ago
    Thanks Ana!
  • 8 years ago

    My pleasure Lilian! Very nice mirror, dresser, and headboard!

  • 8 years ago

    Vertical and hang it. Otherwise all you get is a reflection of the ceiling.

  • 8 years ago

    Either way, but hang it. Otherwise, it seems to me, it is an accident waiting to happen.

  • PRO
    8 years ago

    Horizontal and hung. Looks good centered above the dresser.

  • 8 years ago

    It's worthless over a dresser hung horizontally, unless you're short you will have to hang it too high.

  • PRO
    8 years ago

    IMO mirrors above dressers are really a dated look what do you want to see in the mirror/ I think a nice piece of art is a better choice

  • 8 years ago

    Those of us who do not have master baths, or even a large family bathroom like to use it for make up tie a tie fix our hair etc.

  • 8 years ago
    Hi Patricia does that apply even if you already have a art work on the other wall close to it? I wanted to change a bit and not have two arts so close...
  • 8 years ago

    I would hang it vertically because it will be more useful, assuming you really want and need a mirror there. I have fourteen paintings and drawings in one room, so having one piece of art doesn't mean you can't have another one. It all depends on what expresses your personality and your wishes, and a bedroom is a very personal room.

  • 8 years ago
    Thank you Ingrid! I'll think about it! I don't really need this mirror, but it was love at first sight.
  • PRO
    8 years ago

    Vertical and hung! It would look good at the center. Please don't hang it too high in case you cannot see the mirror!

  • 8 years ago

    I would definitely hang it. It could really be hung either vertically or horizontally, but my preference would be vertically. If hung horizontally, I would center it over the dresser. If hung vertically, I would hang it off-center and then add a small table lamp in the open area of the dresser.

  • 8 years ago

    If you hang it horizontally and not too high above the dresser do you get a good view of what you want to see? Otherwise go vertcal.

  • PRO
    8 years ago

    Definitely hang it horizontally for a good use of space. I prefer the look vertically, but with the height you have above the dresser, it'll be better served horizontally.