The size seems fine! Can you rotate the mirror 90°? I’d like to see how that looks. Also, set it on something much shorter than the paint can. 😉

What, you don't like the paint cal LOL. that puts the center at 60", centered at eye level. Here is your request.....

I think I like it horizontally better, actually. Can’t you flip it back? 😬

I like the console, btw!

Love it!! Agree with horizontal.

really, horizontal???

Horizontal works for me, too.

I believe the "general rule" for sizing is the art, or mirror in your case, should be about 2/3 of the width of the piece below it. Your mirror is exactly that dimension when placed horizontally, but I think it looks good either way. I like the way the grey of the mirror picks up on the grey of the center of the doors on the console.

Is the console centered on the wall of do you have it over slightly to accommodate for the tall vase of sticks? I think I might prefer it centered on the wall.

Vase/sticks are going, they are old. was gonna get a cool tall glass piece is some sort but maybe center it (move left a touch to get to center). is it too bare though?

I like the mirror placed vertically because it echoes the lines of the windows, sort of another window feeling. I wouldn't put anything in the corners. Look for a handmade bowl, sculpture, or vase for the the console that you can put in front of the mirror for a double effect. Maybe something like this but in silver tones. (P.S. Oops, I see you have a nice bowl already. If you go vertical with the mirror, hang it low enough to reflect the bowl, then get a beautiful tall buffet lamp in same modern lines and finish for the left of the bowl to light the corner. Then done!

Howard Elliott Bronze Footed Bowl With Oblong Gold Luster Inside, 18"x6" · More Info

Now you're throwing a wrench into things Beverly :)

Kinda of digging the sconce idea, but then I though running power there is such a pain. After a 2 second search, since its just accent I started looking for battery operated ones, and you can get something like what I have pictured for 40 bucks!!

Then I don't need lamps on the console, I can use some lower bowls and stuff we already have and like. Got me thikin'!!!!!

Only thing I am noticing is the selection isn't so great! :(

So don't use electric or battery operated scones. Select a candle hurricane scone, use remote control battery operated flickering candles. No one will know the difference. They look just like the real thing.

Found these, pretty cool -

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07L5WMRYF/ref=crt_ewc_img_huc_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A4MCDPYH6MVWK

Horizontally hung mirrors absolutely have their place:

From Elle Decor:

Tall rooms benefit from vertical mirrors, while long rooms do better with a horizontally-set mirror, advises Downs.

Another option for a wall sconce is, as long as you have an outlet behind the furniture, to get a plug in sconce with a cord cover. Just a thought.

thanks bac717. I think there are enough options, don't really want to add cord cover, cleaner the better. just coming down to orientation. but I think I could do horizontal with sconces because the more isn't that wide. I do also like the look of adding lamps but not sure at the end of the day we'd go with lamps.

Your console is beautiful. I agree with Beverly re: mirror- vertical. Sammy all the pics you show with horizontal look nice but look at the mirror sizes relative to the consoles. OP’s mirror is not big enough IMO.

Thanks msteezzy. it's from Hooker, waited months for it, but worth it. FYI I'm not stuck on the mirror, I was at @home and it was under $100 and I liked it. I'd be open to a different mirror, different size. To recap, the wall is just over 9ft, the console is 6.5ft. those are things I can't change, the mirror is the variable :-)

"...use remote control battery operated flickering candles."

They really do look like the real thing. The good quality ones are a little pricey but worth it IMO. Mine have the remote which is very handy.

Vertical looks best. I think art would look better though.

Another vote for vertical.

I think the mirror is too small for horizontal. I think I would search more for a mirror you love.

If there is room, I almost always prefer mirrors hung vertically because they give the room more visual height. In addition that leaves more open surface on the piece below for a floral arrangement, lamps or other decor.

Seconding deco, for another reason. When showing the mirror horizontally in your original pictures, it almost seems like a TV over the console.

I agree with beverly because if you wanted to go horizontal you would need a little bit more length on the mirror to match sizes. Vertical is the way to go and it always for you to play with some beautiful decorations like the battery operated wall scones and some tall vases.

Beautiful mirror by the way, where did you get it?

https://homesweethomestore.com

At Home for $89, dont tell anyone :). Again not stuck on the mirror. But, the more vertical votes I am getting, I like the idea of decorating on both sides vs just a horizontal mirror.

Love the vertical mirror. It adds some visual height!

Wall Hurricane Sconce

Beverly. the base and handle and mirror are all silver. I like the idea I'll look for something similar in silver!

Sorry, it looked more like a combination of silver and brass that is so popular now. Don't let it fade into the wall. maybe consider a bronze. items don't have to match, just complement one another.

We're making progress team. Thank you so much. Here is what in thinking.....keep it simple without having to decide on design or color. These are battery operated and offer clean lines, I mocked up the size and put them on the wall for a visual.

They are floating away from the vignette you should be designing with the mirror and console. Pull them in so they are above the console surface and about one hand's breadth from the mirror, and see how they'd look at no more than 63" above the floor.

This was just a fun mockup, but honestly I'm learning alot! I'm just a dude trying to make his wife happy lol. I'll move them in and down, and review. ;-)

Vertical looks so good!

Vertical and candle sconces!!! just like Beverly said!

You're doing a good job. Pretty soon you'll be answering Design Dilemmas. Keep in mind that there's a whole room around that console, drapes that will probably go up, rug down, etc. So simple is best for each space in the room.

Hi guys, picked out some sconces. Im going to mount these (see pic), and lay some remote led pucks to make my life easy vs hard wiring especially because I won't turn them on often and I don't want to start an electrical project. Question.....how far off the mirror and how high should I mount these, is there a rule? I'll return the paper sconces, jk 😁