Get That High-Quality Look At A Low Price With One Of IKEA's Popular Mirrors

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A large mirror can completely transform how a room looks. Think large, Versailles-like oversized mirrors that take up almost an entire wall's height. They make any room look brighter, larger, and elevated, but as you probably know, if you've looked for one, they usually come with a hefty price tag. But, if you're after a cheaper alternative, IKEA's HOVET mirror can also give you that high-end, expensive look at a much better price.

While the HOVET mirror is not exactly cheap, it's an affordable option considering its size. For $169.99, you'll get a large mirror that's about 77 inches tall (more than six feet) and 30 inches wide. Whether you've been looking at show-stopping vintage mirrors at thrift shops or going through standard retailers, you'll find that the price is often a lot higher for mirrors of such a size.

The HOVET mirror has a thin frame around it that's made of aluminum. To perfectly match your interior design style, you can choose whether the aluminum is black, gold, or basic silver. You can also cover the frame with some spray paint if you'd like to customize it more, as long as you tape off the mirror part well to avoid any paint leaking onto it.

One of the great things about buying such a large mirror is that you can use it in different ways to perfectly match your space. For example, IKEA's HOVET mirror can be safely hung vertically or horizontally on a wall. Whether you hang it one way or another depends on your space and on your needs. While hanging the mirror vertically is useful to get ready for a night out and check your outfit, a horizontal mirror hanging on a wall is a fantastic way to widen and brighten up a room. If you're not sure or don't want to drill any holes in the wall, you can always lean the mirror against a wall vertically instead. If you do this, make sure to secure the mirror against the wall using IKEA's anchor (which comes with the mirror but requires screws), or buy a pack of adhesive furniture anchors from Wrichear.

There are tons of good spots to install a mirror in your home. Horizontally, it fits beautifully above a couch, credenza, or dresser. On the other hand, it works particularly well in a vertical position in the bedroom or entryway, spots where you're likely to look at yourself from head to toe.

And, if you've got a larger budget, consider buying more than one of these oversized mirrors and placing them next to each other to pull off a mirror accent wall. This is particularly useful in home gyms, where a dance studio-inspired mirror wall can help you during workouts.