Interior Design Guide · 2026 · 6 min read · Elysium Home

Knowing how to choose the right size mirror for your living room or dining area is one of the most transformative decisions you can make in a home renovation. Get it right, and a single piece of Belgian glass can double your perceived floor space, amplify natural light, and anchor an entire room. Get it wrong, and even the most beautiful mirror will feel awkward and out of proportion.

This guide draws on the design heritage of Deknudt Mirrors crafted in Belgium since 1946 and exclusively available in Australia through ELYSIUM -HOME- to help you scale, position, and select the perfect oversized or statement mirror for your home's main entertaining spaces.

The Calco Gold Hall Mirror anchoring a formal dining space. Crafted in Belgium by Deknudt Mirrors.

At a Glance — Our Top Picks

• Best Statement Mirror for Grand Living Rooms: Tutti XL Mirror — A 190cm architectural masterpiece that doubles as wall art.
• Best Oversized Mirror for Dining Rooms: Luna Black Round Large Mirror — At 200cm, this semi-circle is the ultimate dining room focal point.
• Best Minimalist Large Mirror: Lucka Clear Black Mirror — Clean satin aluminium framing for understated modern luxury.
• Best Japandi / Nature-Inspired Mirror: Obu Mirror — A 178cm Japanese garden-inspired form for organic, calming spaces.

In This Guide

• The Craftsmanship Behind the Glass
• The Sizing Rules Every Designer Lives By
• In-Depth: Our Favourite Statement Mirrors for Living & Dining
• Frequently Asked Questions

The Craftsmanship Behind the Glass

When sourcing an oversized statement mirror for a living room or dining area, the quality of the reflection matters as much as the frame. Elysium Home's collection is crafted by Deknudt Mirrors, a Belgian atelier with over 75 years of design heritage. Each piece uses premium copper-free glass, a critical distinction that prevents the telltale black-edge tarnishing common in budget mirrors, especially important in kitchens and dining areas where humidity fluctuates.

Standard mirrors often exhibit subtle distortion when scaled up to XL or XXL dimensions. Deknudt's high definition Belgian glass maintains a perfectly flat, true reflection at any size, meaning your dining room appears as it should: expansive, luminous and proportional.

"A mirror isn't just a reflective surface, it's the most effective architectural tool you have to manipulate light and space in a room."

— The Elysium Home Design Team

The Sizing Rules Every Designer Lives By

The single biggest mistake homeowners make is choosing a mirror that is too small. A mirror that looks "safely sized" in the store often disappears on a full wall at home. Here are the rules interior designers apply when selecting large mirrors for living rooms and dining areas:

Above Consoles & Sideboards

Your mirror's width should be between 2/3 and 3/4 the width of the furniture below it. This creates a visually stable, grounded composition. If your sideboard is 160cm wide, target a mirror between 107cm and 120cm wide. Browse our Rectangle Mirrors collection for proportional options.

Leaning Floor Mirrors in Living Rooms

When opting for a leaning floor mirror, go as tall as your ceiling allows. A statement mirror of 180cm or more draws the eye upward, emphasises ceiling height, and can visually double the floor space of a living area. Explore our full range of XL Statement Mirrors.

Dining Room Mirror Placement

Always position a dining mirror so it captures something of beauty in its reflection, a chandelier, a garden view, or curated artwork on the opposite wall. Avoid hanging a mirror that reflects a kitchen pass or cluttered hallway. Horizontally hung mirrors echo the shape of a long dining table, while a large round mirror (such as our Luna Black Round) creates a striking sculptural contrast above a rectangular table.

In-Depth: Our Favourite Statement Mirrors for Living & Dining

1. Luna Black Round Large Mirror — 200cm Statement Mirror

The Luna is simply one of the most dramatic statement mirrors available in Australia. Spanning a full two meters and featuring a distinctive black strip and semi-moon design, it transcends the boundaries of conventional decor. Suspended above an eight-seater dining table, it captures the glow of evening candlelight and the shimmer of a chandelier, transforming dinner parties into cinematic experiences.

Luna Black Round Large Mirror, 200cm. Crafted in Belgium by Deknudt Mirrors.

• Dimensions: 200cm diameter
• Aesthetic: Dramatic, high-contrast, modern sculptural
• Glass: HD Copper-Free Belgian Glass
• Best Placed: Anchoring a formal dining space or an expansive open-plan living wall.

"The Luna completely transformed our dining room, guests ask about it every time. It makes the entire space feel like a boutique hotel." — Emma R., Melbourne (Verified Buyer)

2. Tutti Mirror — 190cm Architectural Masterpiece

When a blank wall demands art but the room demands light, the Tutti bridges both worlds with aplomb. At 190cm, its fragmented, architectural form fractures and scatters light into the living space in ways a conventional mirror simply cannot. This is less a mirror, more a kinetic installation and at $4,900, it commands the investment with the gravitas to match.

The Tutti Mirror 190cm, crafted in Belgium. A mirror that doubles as a work of art.

• Dimensions: 190cm
• Aesthetic: Avant-garde, architectural, art-forward
• Best Placed: As the primary focal point above a low-profile sofa, dining buffet, or at the end of a gallery hallway.

3. Obu Mirror — 178cm Japanese Garden Inspired

For interiors inspired by Japandi or organic minimalism, the pared back aesthetic beloved by Australian design lovers, the Obu is the natural choice. Its soft, curvaceous 178cm form is directly inspired by the gentle geometry of a Japanese garden, creating a sense of serenity and balance in a living area or open plan dining space.

Obu Mirror, 178cm Japanese garden-inspired form, crafted in Belgium.

• Dimensions: 178cm
• Aesthetic: Organic, calming, Japandi / biophilic
• Best Placed: A living room feature wall, or at the end of a hallway to draw the eye and extend perceived depth.

4. Lucka Clear Black Mirror — Satin Aluminium Frame

Understated, architectural and effortlessly versatile, the Lucka is the designer's choice for contemporary Australian interiors. Its slim satin aluminium frame disappears into the wall, making the mirror feel almost frameless while lending a subtle industrial refinement. Available in two sizes from $1,400, it is the most adaptable mirror in the collection for living and dining applications.

Lucka Clear Black Mirror, satin aluminium frame, available in two sizes.

• Dimensions: Available from $1,400–$1,800
• Aesthetic: Minimal, contemporary, architectural
• Best Placed: Above a console in an entry or anchoring a gallery wall in a living room.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size mirror is right for a living room?

For a living room, most interior designers recommend a mirror that is at least 100–120cm in its widest dimension for a wall placement, or 160–200cm tall for a leaning floor mirror. The goal is for the mirror to command the wall, not float awkwardly upon it.

Should a dining room mirror be horizontal or vertical?

A long rectangular dining table pairs naturally with a horizontal mirror to echo its shape and create visual harmony. A round dining table is best complemented by a circular or organic shaped mirror such as our Luna Black Round Large Mirror.

Is it safe to lean an oversized mirror rather than hang it?

Yes, provided it is also anchored. Even when leaning a heavy XL mirror against the wall, we recommend running a discrete D-ring and anchor cable from the top of the mirror to a wall stud. This prevents slipping, particularly in homes with young children or pets.

What is the best mirror for an open-plan living and dining area?

In an open plan space, you want a mirror large enough to be legible from both zones. A 190–200cm piece, such as the Tutti XL or the Luna Black Round Large, works as a visual anchor for the entire combined space.

Why choose Belgian glass over a standard mirror?

Belgian glass, as used exclusively in the Elysium Home collection by Deknudt Mirrors, is produced to a higher clarity and flatness standard than commodity glass. This eliminates the subtle image distortion and tonal shift (slightly green or grey) you often see in budget mirrors. It also utilises a copper-free backing, which resists edge tarnishing far longer than standard mirrors.

Where can I view Elysium Home mirrors in person?

We operate a dedicated showroom in Lane Cove, Sydney (by appointment). You can contact us at mail@elysiumhome.com.au or call (02) 9879 6670. We also ship Australia wide with full transit insurance.

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