Lasso Mirror Buying Guide: Sizes, Finishes, and Placement

Quick answer

Buy the Lasso Mirror only after you have measured the wall, decided what the mirror needs to do, and chosen a finish that matches the room's existing hardware. If you want a round mirror that reads as a designed object rather than a plain sheet of glass, the Lasso is a strong candidate. If you need a mirror mainly to bounce light in a dark hallway, a larger plain round mirror will usually do more work for less money.

A round mirror is one of the few purchases that changes a room twice: once when you hang it, and again every time the light shifts. The Lasso Mirror from Design House Stockholm is designed to be looked at as much as looked into, which makes the buying decision less about dimensions alone and more about what you want the wall to do.

This guide walks through the decisions in the order they actually matter: size first, finish second, placement third. Along the way we compare the Lasso with other pieces in the same catalog, including the Björk Rug and the Air sideboard, because the right mirror often depends on what is already in the room.

Start with the wall, not the mirror

Most mirror-buying mistakes happen before you look at a product page. Measure the wall space you have, then subtract the breathing room you want on each side. A round mirror that fills a wall edge-to-edge looks intentional in a narrow hallway but heavy above a low sideboard. As a rule, leave at least 10–15 cm of clear wall on each side of the mirror so the round shape reads as a circle rather than a cut-off disc.

Next, decide what the mirror is for. A mirror used for checking your reflection before you leave the house needs to be at eye level and wide enough to show your face and shoulders. A mirror used mainly to reflect light or extend a view can sit higher or lower and does not need to be perfectly centered on a person. These two jobs lead to different size choices, so settle this before you compare dimensions.

• Measure the wall width and height, then mark the intended center point with painter's tape before you buy.
• Stand where you will actually use the mirror and note your eye level; that is your minimum hanging height.
• If the mirror will hang above furniture, leave 15–25 cm between the furniture top and the bottom of the mirror.

How to read Lasso Mirror sizes

Round mirrors are sold by diameter, and small changes in diameter change the visual weight of the piece more than you expect. A mirror that is 10 cm wider than another does not look 10% larger on the wall; it looks noticeably bolder because the area grows with the square of the radius. That is why two mirrors that seem close on paper can feel completely different in a room.

Use the wall's other elements as your scale. Above a sofa, a round mirror usually looks balanced when its diameter is roughly one-third to one-half the sofa width. In a hallway, a mirror that is 60–80 cm in diameter is often enough to feel generous without crowding the passage. In a bathroom or dressing area, prioritize the reflection you need over the decorative size.

• Write down the diameter you are considering and tape a paper circle of that size to the wall for a day.
• Check the mirror from the doorway as well as up close; round mirrors read differently from a distance.
• If you are between two sizes, choose the smaller one for hallways and the larger one for open living areas.

Finish options and what they change

Finish is where a round mirror stops being a neutral object and starts participating in the room. A finish that matches your door handles, light fixtures, or furniture legs makes the mirror feel built in. A finish that contrasts with those elements makes the mirror a focal point. Neither is wrong, but the choice should be deliberate rather than accidental.

Think about maintenance as well as looks. High-gloss or polished finishes show fingerprints and dust more readily, while matte or brushed finishes hide everyday marks. In a busy hallway or a bathroom, that difference matters more than a subtle shift in tone. If the mirror hangs where people touch the frame, choose the finish you are willing to wipe down weekly.

• Photograph your room in daylight and at night; finishes that look warm in daylight can look cold under artificial light.
• Bring a sample of your existing hardware to the decision if you can, or compare against a photo of it.
• If you cannot decide, choose the finish that matches the least prominent metal in the room so the mirror stays flexible.

Placement rules that prevent rehanging

Mirror placement is mostly about sightlines. Hang the mirror where it will reflect something worth looking at: a window, a piece of art, a plant, or an open doorway. A mirror that reflects a blank wall or the back of a door adds little. In a narrow room, a mirror on the long wall can make the space feel wider; in a dark room, a mirror opposite a window can double the daylight.

Height matters as much as direction. For a mirror used for grooming, the center of the glass should sit near your eye level. For a decorative mirror, the center often works best at roughly 145–155 cm from the floor, which is close to average eye height and feels natural to most people. Always check the hanging hardware and wall type before you drill; a heavy mirror needs a fixing rated for its weight, not just a hook that fits the frame.

• Hold the mirror in place with a helper before committing to holes; move it 10 cm and look again.
• Avoid hanging a round mirror where a door swing or a cabinet door will hit it.
• If the wall is plaster or drywall, use a fixing rated for the mirror's weight and check it after a week.

How the Lasso fits with other pieces

A mirror rarely lives alone. In a living room, a round mirror above a sideboard can soften the straight lines of the furniture. The Air sideboard from Design House Stockholm, with its woven rattan and semi-transparent look, is a good example: a round mirror above it adds a second circular or curved element without competing with the rattan texture. Keep the mirror's diameter narrower than the sideboard so the furniture still reads as the base.

In a bedroom or lounge, a mirror can also echo a rug. The Björk Rug is made in wool with a wool weft and leather details, and it comes in two sizes and a light grey color option. A light grey rug and a mirror with a quiet finish create a calm, layered room, while a darker or warmer mirror finish adds contrast. The point is not to match everything but to decide which element leads.

• Place the mirror so it reflects the rug or a textured wall, not a blank ceiling.
• If the room already has a strong focal point, let the mirror support it rather than compete.
• Check that the mirror's finish does not clash with the room's dominant metal; one metal family is usually enough.

Decision rules for buying the Lasso Mirror

• If the mirror is for daily grooming: Choose a size that shows your face and shoulders at your standing eye level, and hang the center of the glass near that height. Decorative proportion matters less here than a usable reflection. Prioritize function over symmetry; a slightly off-center mirror you can actually use beats a perfectly centered one you cannot.
• If the mirror is mainly decorative: Match the diameter to the furniture below it, roughly one-third to one-half the furniture width, and hang the center at about 145–155 cm from the floor. Check the sightline from the doorway before drilling. Tape a paper circle at the intended height for a day; if it feels right from the doorway, it will feel right in the room.
• If the room already has strong texture: Choose a simpler finish and let the existing texture lead. If the room is plain, a more distinctive finish can carry the wall on its own. One strong element per wall is usually enough; the mirror should either lead or support, not do both.
• If you are unsure between two sizes: Buy the smaller size for hallways, bathrooms, and narrow walls, and the larger size for open living areas and above wide furniture. Return policies are easier to use than patched holes. When in doubt, size down and let the wall breathe.

Catalog facts that affect your decision

• Björk Rug: The Björk Rug from Design House Stockholm is made in wool, based on a weft in wool, combined with details in leather. It is available in two sizes and a light grey color option. If the mirror will hang in a room with this rug, the light grey tone and wool texture give you a neutral base. A mirror with a quiet finish will blend; a warmer or darker finish will stand out.
• Air: Air from Design House Stockholm is a sideboard that pairs woven rattan with a semi-transparent look, offered in the Sideboard With Legs version and available in Dark Oak, Oak, and Red. A round mirror above a sideboard like Air needs to be narrower than the sideboard to keep the furniture as the visual base. The rattan texture also means the mirror should not add a competing pattern.

Who the Lasso Mirror is for

Best for

• Rooms where a round mirror needs to read as a designed object, not just a reflective surface
• Hallways and living areas where a mirror will be seen from a distance and from the side
• Buyers who have already measured the wall and decided on a finish that matches or deliberately contrasts with the room

Not for

• Buyers who need the largest possible reflection for the lowest cost, where a plain round mirror is more efficient
• Rooms with very low ceilings or tight corners where a round mirror's diameter will crowd the space
• Anyone who has not measured the wall or checked the hanging hardware; a heavy mirror needs the right fixing

The Lasso Mirror rewards a measured decision. Decide what the mirror is for, size it to the wall and the furniture below it, choose a finish that either matches or deliberately contrasts, and hang it where it reflects something worth seeing. Do that, and it will look intentional from the day it goes up.