The pictured mirror is not installed yet, correct? So Patricia, it is at a tilt and that is why it is reflecting the ceiling. So that is not a reason to reject a mirror over the fireplace. Having said that, I don't think the mirror is good there for two reasons. First, I personally think that mirror is too bedroom-y. The room looks rustic with all its wood and beams and the fireplace (love it!). If you want a mirror there, get a taller one, and one with a frame that is also rustic, like with aged wood or similar. But that is only if you are determined to have a mirror in that spot. Because my second reason is that a rustic room like that does not lend itself to a mirror over the fireplace, but rather with some art or interesting piece that is also rustic.

Where are you located (general area)? Is there art that might reflect the local landscape? You can buy an inexpensive poster online and frame it beautifully, or find local art at art fairs and similar. Or something modern and abstract that brings in the colors of nature.

A mirror might work for your pretty room but not those mirrors. They look too much like an old oak dresser tri-mirror that has been painted.

Don't think the mirror works so well. As Miranda33 said there needs to be something worth reflecting. In your case you have so much wood already that the mirror just adds to it (and not in the best way) As Miranda33 said a piece of artwork would go well there. I would suggest a landscape which might be in keeping with your woodsy interior. Maybe some candlesticks as well or other favorite decorative items. Good luck!

That looks like the sort of mirror that usually goes on a vanity. Not that there's anything wrong with repurposing, but I don't think it's the best choice for over the fireplace. I would follow Patricia's suggestion and look for a piece of art that you love to hang there instead.

Thanks everyone, my gut feelings as well. The mirror was a freebie and since my budget is limited I was trying to make it work. I love the idea of artwork, now to find something affordable and large. Our home is a farm, chickens and a horse right now. So hopefully I can find something to tie into that. I did decorate the mirror at Christmas and liked it, but now i feel the same, it doesn’t work.

Didn't the mirror go with the computer desk originally?

I also agree with finding some art. Something about 2/3 of or equal in size to the firebox opening can work well.

Ohhhhhhhhh boy! Nothing to do with FP opening!

Decoenthusiast ,No, it didn’t, it was a freebie from someone who used the dresser for their bathroom but didn’t want the mirror

But I was considering hanging it behind the computer desk, without the side pieces. The wall there had something and it left the wood lighter where it was. We just moved in here a few months ago....

Celery girl? Not sure what you mean?

celerygirl, I meant the size of the firebox opening can often be helpful when choosing art size. Seems it would work well in this case.

msgreenbean, opinions vary but I see some large art working in your case. Maybe art the size of the black border around the firebox opening.

@msgreenbean I meant that size of FP surrounding not opening important when you choose a wall art.

I love the idea of large art piece, now I hope I can find something that is easy on my budget and I love.

You will...and enjoy!