Feng Shui Reflections: Elevate Your Home with Mirrors

Mirrors and Feng Shui: How to Reflect Your Best Life, Literally

If you’re anything like me, mirrors aren’t just for a quick glance to make sure there’s no lettuce in your teeth; they’re major players in creating a balanced, beautiful space that *feels* as good as it looks. In Feng Shui, mirrors are like magic wands—reflecting light, shifting energy, and helping create that “ahhh” vibe in a room. Used right, they can turn your home into a serene, light-filled haven.

1. Light Up Your Life (and Your Room)

Mirrors are the best way to cheat the system if you’re low on windows or natural light. Position a mirror opposite a window, and voilà—you’ve doubled the light and brought the outdoors “indoors”. Think of it as a magical light-doubling hack that makes any space feel brighter, roomier, and more alive.

Tip: Place mirrors where they can catch natural light or a beautiful view. Reflecting something gorgeous makes the whole room feel better.

2. Guiding Chi: Your Personal Energy Flow Manager

Mirrors are great at helping *Chi* (energy) flow where it needs to go. This is why you’ll want a mirror on a wall along the hallway, not facing your front door, where it could accidentally kick that Chi right back out the door. Mirrors can redirect stagnant energy, making a cramped room feel a little more breathable.

Tip: Let your mirrors be friendly little traffic directors for energy, guiding it around your space.

3. The Dining Room: Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, Who’s the Most Abundant of All?

Ever noticed how much cozier and livelier a dining room feels when there’s a mirror in it? In Feng Shui, a dining room mirror can literally “double” your sense of abundance. So if you’re enjoying a cozy family dinner (or hey, a fancy charcuterie board for one), that mirror is all about amplifying good food and good vibes.

Tip: Recommended to keep your dining room mirror clean, clear, and whole. This isn’t the place for foggy, cracked glass—abundance doesn’t like half-hearted reflections.

4. Mirror Magic for the Front Door: Good Chi Only!

The entryway is an important area in Feng Shui—it’s like your space’s first impression, its vibe-setting zone. Placing a mirror here can help pull in positive energy, almost like a welcome mat that says, “Come on in, good Chi!” But here’s the trick: don’t place it directly across from the door, or you’ll chase the energy right back out.

Tip: Go for a sidewall, where the mirror can reflect a friendly plant or a piece of art. Your guests, and the energy, will feel that welcoming vibe as soon as they step in.

5. Bedrooms and Mirrors: Handle with Care

In feng shui, a mirror directly facing the bed can cause restless sleep or make you feel like someone’s watching (even if it’s just your reflection). The bedroom is for resting and relaxing, so mirrors that bounce energy around can feel a bit too active here.

Tip: If you do want a mirror in the bedroom, put it in a spot where it’s not bouncing your reflection back at you all night.

6. Mirror Styles: Shape Matters, Yes Really

Shapes have personality. For example, round mirrors are great for family rooms and gathering spots, bringing a sense of unity. Rectangular mirrors feel stable. In feng shui, it is recommended to avoid oddball mirrors with jagged edges or weird shapes, because fragmented reflections can bring fragmented vibes.

Tip: Match your mirror’s shape and frame to the room’s personality. A round mirror in a cozy corner, a wood frame in the living room, or even metallic frames if you want to add a little pep.

The round mirror: Here is a round mirror placed in two different dining areas. It captures the chandelier beautifully, but reflects *everything* across from it also.

The placement in Pictures 1 and 2 (on the dark grey wall), is perfectly positioned, capturing the view of the lovely white kitchen and a tree-filled window directly across from the mirror. The placement in Pictures 3 and 4 (on the creme wall) shows the mirror doubling the chandelier’s sparkle and adding more light to the space but also captures the less-than-charming kitchen. Still, the round shape in the dining area creates a cozy sense of unity, amplifying the light and doubling dining bounty.

This Big Square Mirror

This large mirror in the bedroom began as a simple salvaged bathroom mirror, which was given a fresh start with a wood-planked frame. It was originally meant to be temporary, until it could be moved, but it ended up staying in place.

While Feng Shui typically advises against large mirrors in the bedroom, this one was simply right for the space. The stained glass light was beautifully reflected, creating a warm, colorful glow that made the room feel expansive and bright. Sometimes, the vibe just guides the way.

On a side note regarding the color combinations in these photos: A cohesive palette is essential for creating a calm, restful atmosphere, especially in a space meant for relaxation, and the colors of that Persian rug didn’t quite fit the room. The rug has its own story (for another time), but it was the only space large enough to accommodate it. Sometimes, working with what is available becomes necessary. Eventually, the green dresser was swapped out for a white one, and grey and wine-colored pillows were added to bring everything together. It became a favorite room in the house.

I share this to remind you that sometimes, design is about making do with what is at hand. Even when things don’t perfectly match, there’s beauty to be found in the process—and in the mix.

This mirror found its home in my office. I spotted it at a used furniture sale and instantly fell in love with its beach wood frame. And now, every time I look at it, I’m thrilled—it perfectly reflects all the trees and wildlife outside my office window.

Final Thoughts

Mirrors in Feng Shui are like those friends who always bring a little extra sunshine into your life. They bring light, expand space, and keep the energy moving in the best way. Just remember: thoughtful placement is key. When mirrors reflect beauty, light, or abundance, they multiply it. And hey, who doesn’t need a little more beauty, light, and abundance in their life?