In my nine years of living in New York, I never bothered to invest in a floor-length mirror. Luckily, a few apartments had mirrored closet doors to keep me in check, but now, after almost two years of living in my current apartment, I’m sick of not being able to see my clothes before I leave the house. I was looking for a relatively affordable Walmart mirror for Christmas, and not only did it make me feel more confident walking out the door, but it also made my space more stylish. Mirrors are known for making spaces appear larger and bouncing light around to make them appear brighter.
There’s another benefit to my mirror: It looks just like the $1,000 Pottery Barn arched mirror, so I feel like I got a great deal, even though it’s a gift from my parents. Half the fun of working at Apartment Therapy is finding something that looks more expensive than it is, and this mirror is no exception.
What is the BEAUTYPEAK 64″ x 21″ Full Length Mirror?
This full-length mirror is supposedly shatterproof (which has been the case for me so far – it arrived intact and survived three flights of stairs). It can be propped against the wall, like the Pottery Barn mirror, or you can use the built-in plinth on the back of the frame for extra support. The bracket can be removed, if you don’t like the look or want to hang the mirror on the wall vertically. To securely mount the mirror to the wall, you will need a drill to drive the screws into the wall.
The Pottery Barn mirror, at 31.5 inches, is about 10.5 inches wider than the Walmart alternative. This £109 mirror also comes with a safety clip for peace of mind.
Both mirrors come in black or brass.
Why I love the BEAUTYPEAK Full Length Mirror
I’m still in the process of decorating my one-bedroom, and my mirror is currently one of my favorite pieces in the living room. I think it adds a touch of elegance and also helps to establish my living room as a very separate space from my kitchen (which is not divided by any wall). Fortunately, I have a lot of natural light in this space, and during the day the light reflects off the mirrors and makes the whole apartment brighter. The apartment only has windows on one wall, so this is a necessary addition of light. And at first, I didn’t think I’d like the stand that the mirror comes with, but it gives me peace of mind that the mirror won’t fall. As a new mirror owner, this is a constant concern.
It’s not usually that cheap — it’s currently on sale for $139 — so I recommend adding it to your cart before the sale ends or the product runs out of stock.