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What size round mirror?

6 years ago

I have a narrow bench in my foyer and want to hang a round mirror over it, but I'm wondering what diameter I should order. The bench is 36" long and 11" in depth. I was thinking of a 30" Diameter mirror but I'm not sure. The space is a 2 story foyer. I'm looking to accent the space and not really have it be a focal point. Also open to other suggestions on what type of mirror would look good here.

Comments (17)

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    Accent is a focal point. What is the mirror going to reflect that is the first thing you figure out before buying any mirror. How big is the foyer I ask because to me a small bench in a 2 storey space is not good proportion. Also your foyer is the entrance to your home and should be awesome. I would look at console that in shallow with a huge piece of art above it and if you need a bench then silde it under the console.

  • 6 years ago

    The mirror will reflect the staircase. The bench is across from a round table, so that's why I didn't put a console table in here. The length from the staircase to the wall is 8.4' and the foyer is 12' in front of the staircase. Ceiling height is about 18'

  • 6 years ago

    Thank you! I will definitely check out that mirror! I totally agree with the table groupings, but with quarantine I haven't been able to shop for anything for the table, just used what I had at home to style it.

  • 6 years ago


    Beautiful home! Honestly, this mirror would look amazing in your foyer...no bench :)

  • 6 years ago

    love this but I have a 3.5 year old and 6 month old, so maybe in the future 😁

  • 6 years ago

    can anyone explain to me house houuz works? iv posted a few design dilemmas and nothing gets commented on.

  • 6 years ago

    Honestly, it's always hit or miss with me. Sometimes I get a lot of responses and sometimes nothint.

  • 6 years ago


    would you consider a big rectangle mirror hung on the wall in black ? :)

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    Melissa - post link to your dilemma or exact name. We can find it and comment. I am not crazy about that round table. This is pretty narrow space. You need to keep 3’ open for walkway so I would not do bench on that wall. What about a tufted beautiful round ottoman tucked into stair space styled in welcoming way with gallery of small art and mirrors on that wall above wainscoting. Big art on other wall.

  • 6 years ago

    Thanks @flo the round table is here to stay lol but thank you for the advice. There actually is about 3' between table and bench; two adults can walk side by side comfortably through the space too. Yes, I am also contemplating some art. Thank you

  • PRO
    6 years ago
    last modified: 6 years ago

    I agree that the bench is a bit small for the scale of your foyer. Very pretty BTW. My first choice would be to get a grouping for a more artistic flair as in photo below. Orange would be a pop of color or a hide in white. Artwork would be a nice texture addition as well if you cannot find that perfect mirror. Take painters tape and mark your wall to see a visual of the scale. You want balance as the french doors are part of the design. Best of luck.


  • PRO
    6 years ago

    Something like this.

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    On the pedestal table I recommend an interesting container with texture or color with orchids for height.


  • PRO
    6 years ago

    Ok liana you might be able to tuck a small stool under table.

  • 6 years ago

    Thank you. I have a white and blue ginger jar on there that I was planning to put some tall cherry blossom stems in.

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    Just some ideas. Cherry blossoms would be great. Eucalyptus Branches also popular touch.

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