Is it OK to put a mirror above a fireplace?

Kuo advises that no matter what shape of mirror you choose, the width should be at least two-thirds of the fireplace mantel when hung above the fireplace. You don’t want your mirror to appear as if it’s drowning in the empty space around it.

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How high should a mirror be above a fireplace?

There should be no more than a two-inch gap between the mirror frame and the bottom of a picture rail. The frame of the mirror should not extend past the end of the mantelpiece shelf.

Why do people put mirrors above the fireplace?

Hanging a mirror above a fireplace is considered good Feng Shui because the mirror’s water element balances the fireplace’s fire element, allowing positive energy to flow into the room.