Lasso Mirror Installation: A Step-by-Step Guide

Quick answer

Hang a Lasso mirror by mounting it into a stud or a proper hollow-wall anchor, not just drywall. Mark the height first, check the mirror's own hanging hardware or cord, and have a second person hold the mirror while you fix it. Then step back and confirm the mirror sits level and clear of doors before you tighten anything.

A mirror is one of the few things in a home that has to be both beautiful and safely fixed to a wall. The Lasso mirror is no exception: it is a design piece, but it still needs a solid fixing point and a little planning before you drill.

This guide walks through the whole process in order, from choosing the wall to the final level check. You do not need specialist tools, but you do need to know what is behind the plaster and to take the weight seriously.

Before you start: what you need to know

The most common mistake with any mirror installation is treating it like a picture. A mirror is heavier, and if it falls it can break and injure someone. Before you buy or hang anything, find out what your wall is made of. Plasterboard, lath and plaster, brick and concrete all need different fixings.

You also need to know what the mirror itself provides. Some mirrors come with a cord, some with a metal bracket, and some with nothing at all. Check the back of the mirror and any supplied instructions first. If a fixing method is not supplied, that is a decision limitation rather than a hint that any hook will do — choose a fixing rated for the mirror's weight and your wall type.

• Use a stud finder or a magnet to locate studs and any hidden pipes or cables before drilling.
• Have a second person available for the lift; mirrors are awkward even when they are not heavy.

Choose the right wall and position

Mirrors work best where they reflect something worth seeing — daylight, a view, or a piece of furniture — rather than a blank corner. In a hallway or bedroom, a mirror above a console or dresser is the classic placement because it bounces light back into the room.

Height matters as much as position. For a mirror used for checking your reflection, the centre of the glass should sit roughly at eye level for the people who use it most. For a purely decorative mirror, you have more freedom, but keep the bottom edge clear of furniture and the top edge clear of door swings.

• Avoid hanging a mirror directly opposite a window if you do not want glare across the room.
• Leave at least a hand's width between the mirror and any door frame.

Mark the height and the fixing points

Once you have chosen the spot, hold the mirror in place — or use a paper template if the mirror is large — and mark the top edge lightly with pencil. Then measure down to the hanging point on the back of the mirror and transfer that measurement to the wall. This is where most people go wrong: they mark the top of the mirror and then hang the hook at the same height, so the mirror ends up too low.

Double-check by measuring twice. If you are fixing into a stud, mark the stud position first and then adjust your mirror position to suit, rather than the other way around.

• Use a spirit level to draw a faint horizontal line for the fixing points.
• Photograph the wall markings before you drill so you can check them against the mirror.

Drill and fix the hardware

Drill at the marked points, keeping the drill straight. For plasterboard without a stud, use a hollow-wall anchor rated for the mirror's weight. For brick or concrete, use a masonry bit and a wall plug. Never rely on a small picture hook for a mirror, even a light one.

If the mirror has a cord, fix two points rather than one so it cannot swing sideways. If it has a bracket, fix the bracket to the wall and make sure the mirror's own fitting engages fully. Tighten screws firmly but do not crush the plaster.

• Check the anchor's weight rating against the mirror's weight before you commit.
• If you hit something solid that is not a stud, stop and reassess — it could be a pipe or cable.

Lift, hang and level the mirror

With a second person holding the mirror, engage the hanging point and lower it gently until it is seated. Do not let go until you are sure it is fully engaged. Then step back and check the mirror is level and sitting flat against the wall, with no gap at the top or bottom.

If it is not level, take it down and adjust the fixing rather than forcing it. A mirror that hangs crooked will annoy you every day, and a mirror that is not properly seated is a safety risk.

• Press gently on the top edge to confirm the fixing is solid before you walk away.
• Check that the mirror does not touch a door, curtain or nearby furniture when everything is in use.

Your Lasso mirror installation checklist

1. Check the wall and the mirror's fixing: Identify the wall material and confirm whether the mirror comes with a cord, bracket or no fixing at all. No fixing supplied means you choose one rated for the mirror's weight — do not guess.
2. Pick the position and mark the height: Choose a spot with good light and clear of doors, then mark the top edge and measure down to the hanging point. Marking the top edge alone is the most common reason mirrors end up too low.
3. Drill and fix into a stud or anchor: Drill straight at the marked points and use a hollow-wall anchor or masonry plug as your wall requires. A small picture hook is not enough for a mirror, even a light one.
4. Hang with a helper and level the mirror: Lift the mirror into place with a second person, seat it fully, then step back and check it is level. If it is crooked, take it down and adjust the fixing rather than forcing it.
5. Do a final safety and clearance check: Press gently on the top edge, confirm the mirror is flat to the wall, and check nothing touches it in use. A mirror that is not fully seated is a safety risk, not just an aesthetic one.

Design House Stockholm pieces worth considering

• Step Stepladder: A step ladder beautiful enough to be displayed on the wall as a piece of decoration, rather than stored away in a dark closet. Hook for wall mounting is included. If you are hanging a mirror high on a wall, a ladder that stores flat and looks good on the wall saves you dragging out a utilitarian stepladder every time.
• Luna Lamp (glass): Mouth-blown opal glass globe as perfect as the full moon, and of course it's dimmable. No shadows, just a perfect iridescent light! A mirror reflects whatever light is in the room, so a dimmable, shadow-free lamp nearby helps the mirror read as part of the room rather than a dark rectangle.

A Lasso mirror installation is mostly about preparation: knowing your wall, marking the height properly, and using a fixing that matches the weight. Do those three things and the mirror will sit level, safe and looking like it belongs there.