Designer Mirrors Australia

Room-by-Room Styling Guide

Living Room

The living room is where a decorative mirror makes its most confident statement. Above a fireplace, the traditional anchoring point, a Deknudt mirror with an architectural frame becomes the centrepiece of the room's most important wall. The mirror draws the eye, bounces light from the room's other sources, and provides a visual anchor for the furniture grouping below. In living rooms without a fireplace, a large decorative mirror on the primary feature wall serves the same centering function. Above a sideboard or credenza, a mirror with a distinct frame finish — aged brass, blackened iron, warm bronze, elevates what might otherwise be a functional wall into a composed interior moment. For larger living rooms, explore our round mirrors for circular statement pieces or our rectangular mirrors for landscape compositions.

Entryway & Hallway

An entryway mirror is the first impression your home makes on anyone who enters, and the last thing you see before you leave. A Deknudt decorative mirror in an entryway signals immediately that the home is designed, considered, and curated. The entry context rewards mirrors with character, a bold frame, an unusual shape, or a finish that creates warmth under artificial lighting. A round mirror above a console is the most-requested entryway combination in contemporary Australian interior design, and for good reason. It works with almost any architectural style and creates a centred, welcoming focal point from the moment the door opens.

Bedroom

In a bedroom, a decorative mirror should contribute to the room's sense of calm and luxury. A Deknudt piece with a warm-toned frame, brushed gold, matte bronze, or warm wood, introduces a note of richness that complements soft furnishings and bedlinen. Above a dresser, a portrait decorative mirror provides functional use alongside its aesthetic role. On a feature wall behind the bed, a round or architecturally framed mirror creates a focal point that is distinct from, and more interesting than — an artwork. The copper-free glass maintains pristine reflectivity regardless of the room's light conditions, delivering the clarity that makes a quality mirror unmistakable.

Dining Room

A decorative mirror in a dining room serves one of its oldest and most effective functions, amplifying a sense of occasion. Placed on the wall behind the dining table, a large Deknudt mirror reflects the table setting, the candlelight, and the movement of the room, creating a sense of depth and animation that makes dining feel like an event. This is why the world's great restaurant designers have always used mirrors. In a home dining room, the same principle applies. A landscape mirror spanning most of the back wall behind the table, at a height that reflects both the table setting and the faces of the diners, is the most versatile choice. Alternatively, a pair of portrait mirrors flanking a sideboard creates a more formal, symmetrical composition.

Choosing a Frame Finish

The frame finish of a decorative mirror is its personality. Deknudt produces mirrors across a wide range of finishes, from warm antique gold and aged brass to cool blackened iron, matte bronze, and natural textures. Choosing the right finish for your interior is a matter of reading the room: warm finishes (gold, brass, bronze) work best in warm-toned interiors with timber floors, warm paint colours, and incandescent or warm-white lighting. Cool finishes (silver, chrome, matte black) suit contemporary interiors with cooler tones, grey palettes, and cool-white lighting. Aged or patinated finishes (antique gold, dark bronze) suit transitional and classical interiors where a sense of history and depth is valued. If your interior mixes warm and cool tones — as many Australian homes do, a brushed brass or warm bronze is typically the most versatile bridge finish. Our showroom at Lane Cove displays a range of Deknudt frame finishes in natural light — call 02 9879 6670 to arrange a viewing.

Why Deknudt

Deknudt Mirrors is a family atelier based in Deerlijk, Belgium, producing designer mirrors since 1946. The studio has built its reputation on a set of convictions that remain unchanged across nearly eight decades: that the quality of the glass matters as much as the design of the frame, that copper-free glass is the only appropriate specification for a mirror that is meant to last, and that the proportions and finish of every piece should be considered with the same seriousness as the work of any other design discipline. Deknudt does not produce mirrors at volume for generic retail, every collection is the result of a deliberate design process, and every piece reflects the heritage and attention to craft that only a long-established family studio can bring. Explore the full Deknudt mirror collection at Elysium Home.

Why Choose Elysium Home

ELYSIUM -HOME- is Australia's authorised stockist of Deknudt Mirrors, curating and presenting the Belgian brand's work specifically for the Australian market. Our Lane Cove, Sydney showroom allows designers, architects, and homeowners to experience Deknudt pieces in person, to see the copper-free glass quality, evaluate frame finishes in natural light, and understand the scale and presence of each piece before purchasing. Our team brings interior design knowledge to every conversation, and can assist with sizing, placement, and finish selection for any project. Contact us online or visit the showroom to discuss your interior.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I style a decorative mirror in a living room?

The most effective approach to styling a decorative mirror in a living room is to treat it as an anchor, a fixed centrepiece around which the rest of the room is organised. Position it above the fireplace, above the primary sofa, or on the most important wall in the room. Allow space around the mirror so that its shape and frame can register, do not crowd it with other objects. Objects on a mantel or sideboard beneath the mirror should be arranged to complement rather than compete. The mirror should be at a height where it reflects something beautiful — ideally light sources, architectural features, or the room's best view, rather than a blank ceiling or an uninspiring window.

What frame finish suits my interior?

The best frame finish depends on your interior's tone and material palette. Warm-toned interiors (timber floors, warm whites, brass hardware) suit warm frame finishes — antique gold, aged brass, warm bronze. Cool-toned interiors (grey palettes, white marble, chrome fixtures) suit cooler frames — matte black, silver, brushed chrome. Transitional or eclectic interiors — which describe most Australian homes, are best served by a brushed brass or warm bronze that bridges warm and cool without committing to either. If in doubt, bring a photo of your room to our Lane Cove showroom and our team will advise on the most harmonious finish from the Deknudt range.

How large should a decorative mirror be?

A decorative mirror should be sized in proportion to its context — the wall it occupies and the furniture it relates to. As a general principle, a mirror above a console, sideboard, or fireplace should be two-thirds to three-quarters the width of the furniture beneath it. On a standalone feature wall, the mirror should occupy enough of the wall's width to feel intentional — at minimum, the mirror's width should exceed the viewer's shoulder width when standing in front of it, and for maximum impact it should fill one-third to one-half of the wall's width. The most common mistake with decorative mirrors is choosing a size that is too small: a well-proportioned, confident mirror always reads better than a tentative one.

Should a mirror face a window or a wall?

A mirror positioned to face a window — on the wall directly opposite — is the most effective placement for maximising light. The mirror captures incoming natural light and bounces it deeper into the room, effectively doubling the room's luminosity and creating the illusion of a second window. This is the classic interior designer's technique for brightening dark rooms, and it works in every room type. A mirror facing a wall reflects only the wall, typically less interesting and less useful. The exception is when the wall opposite contains something worth reflecting: a beautiful painting, a fireplace, an architectural feature. In that context, positioning the mirror to face and double that feature creates a composed, intentional effect rather than a purely functional one.