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A bit confused...are you wanting suggestions for art or will you be using the mirror?

In regards to the vase, it’s not really working there and I think you need something lower. A beautiful pottery bowl will be eye catching, as well as useful.

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Just a consideration. Do you really want a mirror on a wall that reflects your kitchen? A piece of art with some color in it might be better for your dining experience.

I like the idea of the pottery bowl. Should i fill it with something?

As far as the mirror goes, my kitchen has very little natural light. I think it would help reflect some natural light. The chandelier is a huge piece and would also help cover some of the kitchen reflection

I am also open to suggestions for art if a better option.

Something light and sparkly to catch and reflect the sun?

If you want a mirror I’d go larger. Maybe rectangular

I would keep to your inspiration picture. That's what you really like. You picked it because that is how you want your room to look.

I have 2 large bowls in living room and one in dining room, but leave them empty so they can be appreciated as art. At Christmas I fill with ornamental balls and pine cones.

If going for a lighter feel in dining room, use the mirror. If you decide to add art instead, choose something that is on the softer side.

Thank you for all of the ideas! But i think i want to stay true to the style of minimalistic. The mirror I purchased is 36”, so are you guys suggesting to go bigger than that??

Cut paper the size of your mirror and tape it to the wall for a better idea of the size.

Holding up the mirror will provide a better sense both size and style wise.

Your inspo pic mirror is reflecting a sitting/living room, not a kitchen. I'd think twice about mirror reflecting kitchen. I think art would look better.

I vote for the art. It pulls the space together in a very relaxing way. Even a wall sculpture or some piece of art.

We moved to Florida from a large contemporary house in NY. It had high ceilings (18 ft) and walls of windows. However the kitchen was dark. We decided to put skylights on the roof to bring in more light. It was unbelievable how much light came in and how beautiful the kitchen looked. Looked like a different house.

I know people worry about leaks etc. We had them for 40 yrs, through storms, blizzards, and they never leaked. People forget how effective skylights are and how much light they bring into a room. They are so much more effective than windows for bringing in light.

Now in sunny Florida, before moving in, we had skylights installed in the kitchen, family room, laundry room, small powder room. If I could, I'd put a large one in the garage!

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I went ahead and traced the mirror. I think its a good size however standing in front of the mirror and chandelier its barely big enough to reflect the chandelier. I am wondering if that’s fine?

I considered other bigger sizes but worry that it might be too large for the size of my table (66”) and wall

Someone had already brought up the mirror reflecting the kitchen. Honestly i am not concerned about that bc for me its more important the airiness and light reflection. Also, it reflects the chandelier beautifully as well which distracts a lot from the kitchen

I have a large round mirror over my fireplace in the living room (faces the kitchen). I often read comments about what a mirror should reflect/not, but to tell you the truth it’s the lightness and simplicity that I notice and I especially love how both natural light and our chandelier are reflected.

A priority to me though would be if it feels balanced. Carefully unpack the mirror, so you can better judge, and just repack if wanting to return. I find the size in your inspiration picture is too big and probably take over, as your space is really not very large.

If you really want the mirror in your space, try tracing the mirror on a piece of cardboard before hanging to make sure you have the right size and height. Here are some of our designs below that might help you more with design ideas.

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I decided to either do a 36” or 40” mirror. I am currently in the hunt of finding an affordable 40” mirror but had not much luck. I will keep everyone posted