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How To Select Mirrors With Feng Shui In Mind

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Home Stager with Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island #888

When it comes time to selecting mirrors for your home, consider these quick general guidelines from a feng shui perspective. 

  • Consider rounded or curved designed mirror frames when possible.

Why? This relates to a smoother and more inviting flow of energy within your home. If you have a square or rectangular, that is just fine. Then keep in mind the other suggestions below. 

  • Consider purchasing mirrors that are NOT fractured. Instead, select mirrors that offer a SOLID reflective surface. 

Why? This offers less confusion when glancing into the mirror. 

  • Consider the size of the mirror's diameter. Surfaces that allow you to see your entire head, shoulders and chest are ideal. 

 Why? This is called "capturing your aura." In Feng Shui its important to be able to see the whole you, vs seeing yourself though a fractionated surface for literal, energetic and psychological purposes.

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Laura Cerrano is a second-generation Certified New York City Feng Shui Consultant Expert. As a full-time Feng Shui consultant, Laura provides bicoastal consultations and workshops for residential, commercial, real estate developments, Fortune 500 companies and healing faculties. In addition, Laura is a resident teacher at the Metropolitan Institute of Design in Syosset, NY. She has been featured in highly respected publications and TV networks such as Bravo's "Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen," PBS, CBC Television, BBC Radio and The New York Times. 

 

Comments (16)

Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Interesting Laura.  I've looked at size but not considered curved and rounded when selecting. Mirrors are so important in homes.  Thanks for the information. 

May 19, 2016 05:20 AM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Thanks Laura.  I'll keep this in mind when considering mirrors.

May 19, 2016 09:05 PM
Diana Zaccaro Broker Associate
ZOOM Realty Group - Cocoa Beach, FL
"The Accidental Blogger" Cocoa Beach, Florida

Well, I'm halfway there...our mirrors are rectangular instead of round but they are large enough to capture the aura. I may have some shopping to do!

 

May 20, 2016 03:20 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

 

                        Thank you Laura Cerrano for my ah-ha moment. 

May 21, 2016 10:55 AM
Laura Cerrano

Thank you for the feature!! 

May 21, 2016 11:45 AM
Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

Laura Cerrano - thanks I'll try to rememver this next time I'm shopping mirrors

May 21, 2016 10:17 PM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

I can see why Kathy chose this post to feature this week!  Great job!

May 21, 2016 11:44 PM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Interesting tips. I'll have to keep these in mind.

May 22, 2016 03:32 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Hi Laura - I was reading your post with my wife and who knew but the mirrors in our home follow this. Hopefully, it has served us ell.  

May 22, 2016 08:44 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Laura Cerrano Loved reading about the mirrors, you and Feng Shui.

May 22, 2016 12:26 PM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Laura, hmmmmm.  I had a huge rectangular framed mirror slip off of my dining room wall behind a credenza.  Wrong shape and a frame.  Oops!

May 22, 2016 12:51 PM
Beth Atalay
Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL
Cam Realty of Clermont FL

Good morning Laura, I have a round mirror by my home office, glad I made the right choice when picking it.

May 22, 2016 10:21 PM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Laura

Thank you for sharing an insightful post how to select  mirrors using Feng Shui.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

May 23, 2016 10:17 AM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Laura Cerrano wow! Never thought of this!

(Now what if you have a rectangle mirror in bathroom? Any remedy?)

May 23, 2016 01:32 PM
Laura Cerrano

I updated the post to share my response :) Great question. 

May 23, 2016 08:25 PM
Joanna Cohlan
Fresh Eyes For Your Home - Chappaqua, NY
Designing, Decorating & Staging Westchester Homes

Who knew? I tend to like sharp edges which is why my aura is definitely causing George and I to disagree on who should be cleaning the mirror when they leave fingerprints!

May 23, 2016 11:40 PM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

I've been a big fan of Feng Shui for years and years. Did my own research, and mirrors are SO important in reflecting space, suggesting light where there isn't much...and yet, we can always learn something new about it, as you've shown us. 

May 24, 2016 01:28 PM
Winston Heverly
Coldwell Banker Access Realty - South Macon, GA
GRI, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CIAS, PA

A great informative post, glad I came across it in the archives. Thanks for sharing.

Jun 17, 2016 10:49 PM