She says feng shui is all about feeling safe and secure in your space and it s hard to feel safe with something heavy hanging directly over.
Big mirror behind couch.
One place where feng shui experts warn against hanging a mirror is behind a sofa or a bed.
We ve discussed on the blog how important it is create a focal point and infuse drama into every room and a large mirror is the perfect way to do that the wall space over your sofa can be an intimidating space because it s so expansive but we actually like to think of it as an opportunity.
Focus on size shape and the.
An ornate mirror serves as a stately crown above the skirted sofa in this southern sitting room by designer ashely gilbreath.
A similar look could be achieved by buying big canvases at a craft store and using some acrylic paints to bring out the colors of your room.
Tips on hanging a mirror over furniture.
Do use large mirrors in tiny rooms.
Deleon recommends placing a big mirror on the wall above a dining.
A large mirror in a small room creates the illusion of depth so don t be scared to go big.
Above a sofa can be a great place to hang a large mirror but keep in mind that whenever possible mirrors should be hung across from windows or something else that s visually appealing.
It made the ceilings look taller and became the centerpiece of the room.
Turn of the century havana mirror and tropical foliage.
Adding a mirror to the wall behind your sofa will create the illusion of a larger space accentuate the height of your ceilings and reflect the decorative accents on the opposite side of the room for maximum beauty.
Don t hang a large mirror over a sofa simply because it s an empty space and you happen to have one.
Here are 30 editorial inspired decoration ideas above the sofa to try out this year.
Sofa displays not only draw the eye towards the room s source of comfort but elevates a simple necessity to something truly spectacular.
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In our last house i used this abstract painting a craigslist find to fill the wall behind the sofa almost up to the ceiling.
Take advantage of a mirror s reflecting ability to brighten the room by placing a pair of wall sconces on either side of the mirror behind the couch.
Certified feng shui expert marianne gordon also advises against the weight of objects above sitting spaces.