I am not a fan of this mirror in this location. For me, mirrors should have at least one purpose. Is it useful? Checking herself before leaving the house.

Does it reflect a view? Reflecting back a water or first view.

If a mirror is going to be used for just decoration, it should be a piece of art unto itself. Painted? Elaborate frame etc? In my opinion, your doesn’t check these boxes.

I would put that mirror someplace else. I would rather see artwork there.

The mirror is too wide to place above the bench. Mirror should be about 75% of the bench's width or about 30-32" wide.

I agree. Good catch, decoenthusiaste.

Eld6161, the mirror I will be hanging is not shown in the photos. Since it's near a door, it is used before leaving the house. It also reflects part of a pretty view outside from a window that is across from it. I have a lot of art throughout the rest of the home and appreciate having a mirror in this location.

Lala, thanks! I do intend to hang it lower. The current mirror was hung too high, nearly a decade ago. :) I'll do better this time.

Center anything you hang over the bench. If the non-centered-ness of the bench bothers you, put something like an umbrella stand in the corner by the door (making sure that the register can breathe). You didn't show us what the other side of the door looks like, but symmetry is over-rated. Balance is the key.

Thanks acm. That is partly why I put a shoe basket to the right, and I was thinking about an umbrella stand for the left corner! There is adequate space for one.

decoenthusiaste, I guess I messed that one up. In all my searching for mirrors, I didn't come across any info. that specified 75%. I was trying use a larger decorative element, since in the past I've gone too small. I can't return the mirror at this point, so will have to see how it looks. It's a family home, so I strive for better, but not perfect. I do appreciate the info. though. :)