If your dining room could use a little more spark – or just feels a bit too tight – mirrors are the secret to adding light and depth to your gathering space.
1. Add a Full Mirrored Wall
This penthouse apartment uses a mirrored wall above the buffet to make the room feel larger and reflect the view outside. It might look expensive, but you can get the same effect with wall-mounted gym mirrors – easily found online.
2. Add Elegance with Wood Framed Beveled Mirrors
Creamy beige walls set off dark wood framed mirrors that echo the chair backs. Sconces between each mirror add to the formal, stately feel of the room.
3. Add Interest to a Minimalist Room with Panel Mirrors
Rectangular mirror panels add depth and brightness to a minimalist space. Placing them horizontally keeps the focus on the dining table, instead of drawing attention to the room’s height.
4. Add Interest with a Scalloped Edge Mirror
A scallop-edged accent mirror lightens up a darker room design.
5. Add Weight to a Room Using a Dark Framed Mirror
This long rectangular mirror with a thick frame adds real depth to the room.
6. An Antique Mirror with a Colorful Frame Matches Accessories
An intricately designed vintage mirror adds visual interest to simple trim molding. The frame’s subtle colors match the other antique pieces in the room.
7. An Unframed Modern Beveled Mirror Adds Shine
An unframed Cubist-style mirror works as textural art on the wall, without competing with the room’s crisp white scheme.
8. A Round Wood Mirror Matches the Side Table
A large round mirror really opens up a minimal dining space when placed above a side table with half-circle legs. The clover pattern on the table legs playfully mirrors the quatrefoil design of the Regina Andrew mirror.
9. A Silver Mirror Works With Gray and Neutral Palette
The distinctive Briza silver mirror by Zuri adds brightness and visual appeal without adding another color. Its silver tones complement the gray paint and existing sideboard.
10. Bring Light to a Dark Wall with a Mirror
A custom faceted mirror is placed to catch and reflect the chandelier’s light. Its high-polish finish matches the other gleaming surfaces in the room.
11. Build an Affordable Mirror Wall Using Smaller Mirrors
Arranging a collection of large mirrors within similar frames can make a small dining area feel twice as big. If the back wall is plain and there’s not much foot traffic, you can take the mirrors all the way to the floor.
Notice the balanced arrangement of two larger central mirrors flanked by three smaller ones.
12. Build Up a Large Frame for Small Mirror
Just like with artwork, if your mirror feels too small for the space, put it in a larger frame. Here, the beveled mirror gets a lot more presence inside a weighty frame.
13. Custom Installation of Mirror for Small Dining Area
A generously sized mirror makes this dining space feel much bigger. For this custom install, they trimmed the floorboard so the mirror could go all the way to the floor without a gap.
14. Get a Modern Look Using Mirrors With Mirrored Frames
You can recreate this look by clustering several mirrors with reflective beveled frames. The arrangement works well with chrome and glass furniture.
15. Group of Rectangular Beveled Mirrors with Desilvered Frames
These mirrors brighten the room and echo the shapes of the dining area and side table. The beveled frames are subtly desilvered, giving the collection an antique feel.
16. Group Together a Collection of Small Mirrors
There is no need to invest a fortune in one large mirror. Instead, gather several smaller mirrors to create wall décor that resembles an art collection.
The key is painting all the frames the same color.
17. Large Leaner Mirror with Ornate Wood Frame
Leaner mirrors are floor-standing mirrors that lean against the wall since they have no back support. This impressive leaner mirror with its distressed gold frame works like a piece of art in the dining room.
18. Large Round Silver Mirror is a Statement Piece
The large silver mirror acts as the focal point for an arrangement of ottomans and a side table. The square motifs in the mirror pattern match the square theme on the wall, ottomans, table, and lamp.
19. Match Your Chandelier Using the Frame Color
A grouping of small round mirrors creates a jewel-like display. Their golden reflection matches the chandelier perfectly – a simple way to unify the room.
20. Mimic Dining Room Chairs with a Similarly Shaped Mirror
An Uttermost Odalis mirror sits between two wall sconces, adding a contemporary touch. Its circular patterns match the oval chair backs.
21. Mirror Wall Adds Drama to a Small Dining Room
A narrow dining area gets a dramatic makeover with a mural on one wall and a full mirror wall opposite. To pull this off, build plywood frames that extend from the wall.
22. Oval Mirrors Set Over Rectangular Mirrors
The large mirror above the buffet boosts the room’s modern look. You can get a similar feel by arranging and joining a few small frameless mirrors.
23. Rectangular Framed Mirror Defines Dining Area
A large rectangular mirror that runs nearly the full length of the dining table clearly marks the dining area in an open-concept home.
24. Silver Starburst Mirror Adds Light Without Color
A grand silver Starburst mirror on the wall adds brightness without changing the black color scheme.
25. Use a Decorative Mirror Over a Mirror Wall
A starburst mirror is mounted atop a mirrored chimney breast wall. The scale and impact of this installation are perfectly suited to the room’s height.
The table itself is a great example of the mirrored furniture trend.
26. Use a Large Mirror To Add Light
Large mirrors do two things: reflect light and make a room feel bigger. This Casamidy Loop wall mirror almost looks like a second window in the modern dining area.
27. Use Rectangular Mirror In Horizontal Position
A wider mirror will make the whole space feel larger, and you can pick one that matches your dining table.
28. Your Mirror Frames Should Match Your Furniture
A dining room mirror doesn’t have to look like it came from a big-box store. Antique Syrian and Indian mirrors flanking louvered windows help define the open layout as a separate dining area.
