Beautiful mirror...can you use it somewhere else? It's a shame since it works perfectly there. Maybe...could it be the angle that it's being held up there that is causing the fan to be so visible? What if the mirror angled downward a bit?

I guess I posted at the same time as Rada... Glad to know that there IS a solution!

That exact thing happened in our last house. I got the beautiful mirror I wanted and...same issue. I decided to try to ignore it. Some things I can't but I was able to ignore that. A lot of the time people are sitting on the couch or off to the side - not actually seeing the fan. I will be curious to know if the block idea works. I don't think I could have slanted mine down far enough.

Well first, Rada's suggestion is an easy fix, but before you do that, hang it, then take the pic from the normal view (ie sitting in the room, not from a direct standing position across from the mirror). Take a few pics if it helps, but realize that the person standing is probably walking across the room, not staring at the fan, or they're sitting :) You may not have an issue at all...camera angles can hurt!

Yes, it would bother me, too. You always need to consider what will be reflected in the mirror---but you can't always tell until you try one in the spot. It could be worse, I've seen reflections into cluttered laundry rooms, of toilets...

Thanks for the suggestions!! I'm going to get some wire today for dh to work on this. I REALLY want it to work. He tried holding it back up last night, and tilting it down. It reflection was better. I'm just not so sure how the mirror itself looks in that position, kwim?

And because the fireplace is right by the t.v, and it's what my eye is ALWAYS drawn to. I know it would bug me. I'm constantly staring at that thing. Thinking of accesories to change out, longing for a nice, new mirror :)

And the view was just as bad sitting on the couch, as it was standing there taking the pic :( That's how I first noticed it. I went to sit down, to admire it and was crushed!

Just another thought - do you use your ceiling fan in that room? Our fan in the FR broke about 5 years ago, and we finally took it down and put a cap over the ceiling outlet.

I truly don't miss it at all.

And another thought, you could paint the ceiling fan, so it blends into the ceiling color...

I bet the angle trick will work. Just a small adjustment is all it might take. When I bought my mirror, I had it leaning on the mantle and all I saw was the ceiling! Then once we hung it, it reflects the chandeliers in the kitchen and makes me very happy!

It would bother me. You have a beautiful fireplace, love it. It is a lovely mirror but I think the mirror is a tad too big for the space. If you want a mirror for reflection why not a sunburst mirror. Ours above our fireplace still reflects the our ceiling fan but in a very pretty geometric way.

I hope you find a way to lean this mirror so that it reflects something attractive. I'm usually not a huge fan of mirrors over mantles, but I like yours.

We use the fan all the time! So, taking it down isn't an option.
I also thought it may be too big. But, I'm actually happy with the size. And I REALLY wanted something dark up there. This is what we usually have

It's a gorgeous mirror. When I see your fireplace, what comes to mind is an oil painting with vibrant colors in that space.

I had a really pretty painting up there for a short time. I didn't care for it, because it took away from the fireplace. If that makes any sense. And I just didn't like the square inside the sqaure. I see circle in my head for some reasons :)

Well -- I just LOVE the round mirror above your fireplace!! -- and don't care what it reflects! :) LOL!

I do hang a large rectanglar mirror above my fireplace sometimes (it switches with paintings for fun!) -- and it did reflect the fan here from some angles too -- and that fact didn't bother me! :)

Jan at Rosemary Cottage

I wouldn't want a mirror over the fireplace. I know a lot of people like them, but now everyone does it. Not only is it predictable, but it just seems like an easy fix to fill a large empty spot.

I love what you normally have there, I think it looks great. It's interesting, warm, not over stated, unexpected and different. I also think the colors are harmonious with the wall color. I think if anything, I'd dress up the mantle a tad. :c)

Is it possible to scoot the couch over a bit or another location? I also like the other decorative piece. Beautiful space.

The couch pretty much has to be there. As does the love seat, where I can see the reflection, and probably the chairs I'll be getting for the other side of the room :(

Maybe a mirror is predictable. But, it's what I like. I'm painting my kitchen cabinets black, and the kitchen is open to the living room. So, I'm trying to bring in some more black to bring the spaces together a bit more. That's why the other thing is heading to the attic. Besides, I'm bored with is. As far as the mantel, that changes with the season and my mood :)

Yes, it would bother me -- that's why I didn't hang our Federal mirror in that spot and found another place to hang it.

Please let us know if the block of wood/styrofoam trick works if you try it -- that was what I was going to do if I couldn't find another spot for our mirror.

It might not bother me while the fan was off -- but it would definitely bother me to see the whirring fan blades when the fan was on. I hope you can figure out a way to tilt the mirror and make it work, because other than the fan reflection, I think it looks wonderful.

I bought the wire today. We'll see how dh does with it tonight :) He just loves being hit with projects after a long day at work, lol.

I do have another place for it. I THINK.
The space where this pic is, right when you walk in the door. I wanted a mirror there originally. But, dh liked this pic there. So, I caved :)I'd then have to ditch the picture completely because there's literally nowhere else for it. (it's the one we tried over fireplace, and didn't care for)

Oh, and the ugly little pine table is out of here. As soon as dh builds my bookcases behind the couch :)

maybe something on a canvas, that doesn't have a frame may work better? I'll keep looking if the mirror doesn't work out.

jenva, UGH..hadn't thought of when the fan was ON! LOL. Just in the off position it drove me crazy. Whirling away..OY! Not gonna happen.

momto4 after reading this I had to check my own mirror over the fireplace LOL. when standing I dont see the ceiling fan in mine but I do see it when sitting on one of the couches but to be honest Ive never even noticed that before and the mirror has been up for about 10 years. Mine is an old oval mirror with a chain on the back so it tilts away from the wall at the top so the wire idea is a good one. I would try hanging it with the wire and if you still see the fan from the couch try living with it for a bit to see if it really does bother you. It would bother me if I could see the fan when standing and walking around the room which is how most people will be viewing the mirror

Oh no trance! That's too funny. Hope I didn't ruin it for you!

It's not going to work over the mantel. It was just a BIT too big once it got up there without dh holding it.
I moved it to where the print by the lamp was. I think it works. Dh and 11 yr old son (others asleep) like it, too. I'm fine with ditching the picture, because my current plan in this room is to ditch ALL my red. This is a good start :)

Thanks everyone!!!!!

Why don't you mirror the entire inset space created by the moulding? You could then paint the decorative circular piece in black and hang that up over the mirror. It would bounce some more light as well as making an interesting backdrop for the art piece (be sure to paint the back of it, too!)

Or, you could just mirror that inset space, perhaps with mirrored tiles that have beveled edges for a more sophisticated mirrored look that will also not make the fan as noticeable in the reflection because of the bevels.

It bugs you now, it is going to continue to bug you. So. . . if it was me, I would move the mirror to another great space, possibly an entry, or even a bathroom. With regard to the fireplace, you could have a vase of flowers, set a canvas up there, hang a picture, there are many pieces that would work. However looking at the ceiling fan in the mirror would not be the most desired view. You will find just the right thing and know it when you see it.

Since you're bored with the round metal and wood piece, spray paint it black and remove the books and vase and triangular candle lantern. Leave the red rectangular piece underneath. That's all you need!

"Or, you could just mirror that inset space, perhaps with mirrored tiles that have beveled edges for a more sophisticated mirrored look that will also not make the fan as noticeable in the reflection because of the bevels."

I love this idea. Are those kinds of tiles an easy "do it yourself" job?