New Delhi: Mirrors can make a home look brighter and more spacious, but their placement is considered important in traditional Vastu practices. Certain locations are commonly believed to create an uncomfortable or negative atmosphere, while some placements are considered more suitable.
Here are four places where you may want to avoid keeping mirrors:
A mirror placed directly opposite the main entrance is traditionally discouraged in Vastu. It is believed that the mirror can reflect energy entering the house back towards the outside. If you want a mirror in the entrance area, placing it on a side wall is generally considered a better option.
Keeping a large mirror directly opposite the bed is another commonly mentioned Vastu concern. Traditional beliefs associate this placement with disturbed sleep and restlessness. From a practical perspective, reflections or movement visible in a mirror at night can also be distracting for some people.
A mirror placed inside a wardrobe or on a side wall can be a more comfortable alternative.
Mirrors that directly reflect the cooking stove are often avoided according to Vastu principles. Since the stove represents the fire element, some traditional practices consider its reflection in a mirror undesirable.
If a mirror is being used in or near the kitchen, it is better to position it so that it does not directly reflect the stove or cooking area.
Placing two mirrors directly opposite each other can create an endless reflection effect. Apart from being considered undesirable in some traditional home-placement practices, this arrangement can also make a room feel visually overwhelming.
Instead, mirrors can be positioned to reflect natural light, artwork or an attractive part of the room.
For those who follow Vastu, mirrors are commonly recommended on the north or east walls. From an interior-design perspective, a mirror can also work well when it reflects natural light or makes a smaller room appear more spacious.
Ultimately, mirror placement is a matter of personal preference, interior design and, for those who follow it, traditional Vastu guidance.
Disclaimer: Vastu recommendations are based on traditional beliefs and are not scientifically proven rules.
