Hang an arched mirror by measuring its full outline, positioning the reflection for the people using it and following its actual rear mounting system. The curved top is the visual feature; the bracket positions on the back determine how it is fixed. Do not hang it from a decorative crest or assume every arch has the same two-hook arrangement.
An arch is particularly effective above a vanity or console because it softens straight furniture lines. Give the curved top enough breathing space, then use the straight lower edge to help judge whether the final position looks level.
Plan the complete arch, not just the glass centre
Mark the proposed width and full height on the wall with a removable paper template or suitable low-tack tape. Include any frame or ornament. Check the viewing position from where you will actually stand or sit, and leave space for taps, lights and adjacent doors.
60 × 90 cm arched backlit bathroom mirror — £189. Its portrait outline gives a single vanity a taller focal point, with adjustable lighting and anti-fog for daily use. Tape out 60 cm across and 90 cm high before choosing the mounting position.
Above a console or dresser, the gap should relate to the furniture and the reflection you want, not a fixed measurement applied to every room. See mirror height over a dresser for more layout ideas.
Keep controls and displays usable
On this model, the display and controls sit near the lower part of the reflection. Keep them within comfortable view and reach. A tall tap, flower arrangement or toiletry collection can obstruct them even when the glass itself fits the wall.
For any powered mirror, plan the supply and cable route with the electrician before the fixing positions are final. Keep the product instructions available so the mounting clearance and electrical connection work together.
Use the wall and mounting instructions to choose the fixings
Identify the structure behind the paint, plaster or tiles, then select a fixing system suited to that substrate, the mirror’s net weight and its brackets. Use the rear hardware or supplied template to establish hole positions. Do not drill from an assumed distance between hooks.
Our plasterboard mirror guide and drywall guide discuss hollow-wall considerations. For a tiled surface, our tile-wall mounting guide helps you consider the options; avoiding drilling does not automatically make adhesive suitable for an illuminated or heavy mirror.
Lift the mirror into the finished setting
Clear the vanity and arrange enough help to lift the mirror without twisting the glass or using a cable as a handle. Engage the fixing system fully as directed, then confirm the mirror is level and secure. For an awkward or heavy design, professional fitting is a practical way to get a neat result; see our very heavy mirror guide.
Notice how the arch works with the vanity and nearby lights as one composition. Keep enough wall around the curve for its shape to read clearly, and test the lighting once the installation is complete. The mirror adds a focal point without needing to fill every inch of wall.
Prices and the linked in-stock options were checked on 27 October 2026. Any checkout promotion is applied separately.
Prefer decorative ornament to lighting? The brass-finish arched mirror with floral detailing is a style reference, although it was out of stock when checked. Its crest must be included in the overall height and is not a mounting point. Browse arched illuminated mirrors for a powered alternative.
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