Budget picks
Best Cheap Decorative Wall Mirrors
By Joan Bardot · Updated
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A cheap wall mirror is the fastest way to make a rented room feel like yours. It brightens a dark hallway, finishes the space above a dresser and covers the patch of wall you cannot paint. The trick is choosing one whose frame does not give the price away, and hanging it without losing your deposit.
These six budget decorative mirrors are the ones I would buy for a first apartment, a dorm or a gallery wall, and I have hung every one of them. If your budget stretches further, my main list of the best decorative mirrors has the larger statement pieces.
My top picks
- Editor's choice
Best Overall Budget
- Budget
- 18 in round
- Rubber, black
- Hanging wire
Keep in mind: Too small to anchor a large wall alone
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Best Traditional
Kate and Laurel Arendahl 19x31 Arch Mirror
- Budget
- 19 x 30.75 in
- Gold metal, baroque
Keep in mind: Ornate: suits traditional rooms best
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Best Geometric
Kate and Laurel Rhodes 25" Octagon Mirror
- Budget
- 24.75 x 24.75 in
- Gold octagon
Keep in mind: Gold only in this listing
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Cheap Wall Mirror Price Comparison
All six are in the $ tier, so the table below compares what separates them: size, frame, glass and hanging method. I don't print dollar amounts, because they change from week to week; the Check price button under each mirror shows today's figure. For the same side-by-side on mirrors made for steam, see my cheap bathroom mirror comparison.
Sizes are as the makers list them; for the sunbursts I give the frame and the mirror separately.
| Budget Mirror | Umbra Hub 18" Editor's Choice | Kate and Laurel Arendahl 19x31 | Kate and Laurel Rhodes | PERFNIQUE 30x19 Baroque | LOSOUR Sunburst, 2-Pack | SageNest 30x20 Arched |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Size | 18 in round | 19 x 30.75 in | 24.75 x 24.75 in | 30 x 19 in | 22 in, 9.5 in mirror | 30 x 20 in |
| Frame | Rubber, black | Gold metal, baroque | Gold octagon | Antique gold, scrollwork | Torched solid wood | Black aluminum |
| Glass | Not stated | Not stated | Beveled glass | Copper-free glass | HD silver glass | HD tempered |
| Hanging | Hanging wire | Keyhole hangers | D-rings | Hooks, or lean it | Screw included | Hooks fitted |
| Best for | Small walls, bathrooms | Traditional rooms | Entryways, pairs | Vintage, eclectic rooms | Boho walls | Bathrooms, entryways |
| Price tier | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ |
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Editor's Choice
Umbra Hub 18"
- Best for
- Small walls, bathrooms
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- Size
- 18 in round
- Frame
- Rubber, black
- Glass
- Not stated
- Hanging
- Hanging wire
- Price tier
- $
Kate and Laurel Arendahl 19x31
- Best for
- Traditional rooms
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- Size
- 19 x 30.75 in
- Frame
- Gold metal, baroque
- Glass
- Not stated
- Hanging
- Keyhole hangers
- Price tier
- $
Kate and Laurel Rhodes
- Best for
- Entryways, pairs
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- Size
- 24.75 x 24.75 in
- Frame
- Gold octagon
- Glass
- Beveled glass
- Hanging
- D-rings
- Price tier
- $
PERFNIQUE 30x19 Baroque
- Best for
- Vintage, eclectic rooms
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- Size
- 30 x 19 in
- Frame
- Antique gold, scrollwork
- Glass
- Copper-free glass
- Hanging
- Hooks, or lean it
- Price tier
- $
LOSOUR Sunburst, 2-Pack
- Best for
- Boho walls
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- Size
- 22 in, 9.5 in mirror
- Frame
- Torched solid wood
- Glass
- HD silver glass
- Hanging
- Screw included
- Price tier
- $
SageNest 30x20 Arched
- Best for
- Bathrooms, entryways
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- Size
- 30 x 20 in
- Frame
- Black aluminum
- Glass
- HD tempered
- Hanging
- Hooks fitted
- Price tier
- $
Cheap Decorative Mirror Reviews
A small modern round, two baroque pieces, an octagon, a pair of boho sunbursts and a black arch: between them they cover a bathroom, an entryway, a bedroom and a gallery wall.
Editor's choice · Best Overall Budget
Umbra Hub 18" Round Mirror
- Budget
- Size 18 in round
- Frame Rubber, black
- Hanging Hanging wire
The 18 inch Hub is the same design as the 37 inch Umbra that tops my main list, scaled down to a size and a tier that suit a first apartment. The thick black rubber frame is what makes it: a soft, matte outline that looks designed rather than bought in a hurry, and it reads modern in a bathroom, an entryway or a living room.
Umbra sells it as a bathroom mirror, and that is where I like it most, over a small sink or in a powder room, where a bigger mirror would crowd the wall. A strong wire on the back makes hanging quick, and one small hole is easy to fill when you move out. For a cheap mirror that does not look cheap, this is the one I would buy first.
What I like
- The Umbra Hub design at a budget size
- Rubber frame that is at home in a bathroom
- 18 in: fits over a sink or a small console
- Simple wire hanging
Keep in mind
- Too small to anchor a large wall alone
- Black only in this listing
Best Traditional
Kate and Laurel Arendahl 19x31 Arch Mirror
- Budget
- Size 19 x 30.75 in
- Frame Gold metal, baroque
- Hanging Keyhole hangers
The smaller Arendahl brings the baroque look of the bigger Kate and Laurel arches down to 19 by 30.75 inches and to the budget tier. The gold metal frame has the ornate, traditional detail that usually costs much more, and it is the piece that makes a plain bedroom or a hallway feel finished.
Metal keyhole hangers are attached to the back, so it goes up in a few minutes. I like two side by side over a dresser or a bench; Kate and Laurel suggest hanging several for a display wall, and the arch shape repeats well.
What I like
- Baroque-inspired arch in gold metal
- Metal keyhole hangers already attached
- Looks good hung as a pair or a set
Keep in mind
- Ornate: suits traditional rooms best
- Glass details not given by the maker
Best Geometric
Kate and Laurel Rhodes 25" Octagon Mirror
- Budget
- Size 24.75 x 24.75 in
- Frame Gold octagon
- Glass Beveled glass
- Hanging D-rings
The Rhodes is a 24.75 inch octagon in gold with beveled glass, and it is the most modern shape on this page. The angles stand out from the usual rounds and arches without being fussy, and the bevel catches the light around the edge.
It comes ready to hang on D-rings, in whichever orientation suits the wall. I use it in entryways and over small dressers, and a pair over a console looks deliberate. It also appears on my main list as the budget pick, which tells you how well it holds up next to pricier mirrors.
What I like
- Contemporary octagon in gold
- Beveled glass for extra light
- D-rings: ready to hang out of the box
Keep in mind
- Gold only in this listing
- Mid-size: group it for a big wall
Best Vintage
PERFNIQUE 30x19 Gold Baroque Mirror
- Budget
- Size 30 x 19 in
- Frame Antique gold, scrollwork
- Glass Copper-free glass
- Hanging Hooks, or lean it
For the antique-shop look on a budget, the PERFNIQUE is the one. It is a 30 by 19 inch arch with intricate scrollwork and floral motifs in a textured antique gold finish, and it has the old-world warmth that most budget gold frames miss.
The glass is copper-free and gives a clear, distortion-free reflection. Hooks come pre-installed, or you can simply lean it on a mantel or a dresser, which is how I like it best. Dust the carving with a soft brush now and then.
What I like
- Intricate scrollwork and floral detail
- Copper-free glass for a clear reflection
- Pre-installed hooks, or lean it
- Handcrafted antique gold finish
Keep in mind
- Busy frame: not for minimal rooms
- Carved detail collects dust
Best Boho
LOSOUR 22" Boho Sunburst Mirror, 2-Pack
- Budget
- Size 22 in, 9.5 in mirror
- Frame Torched solid wood
- Glass HD silver glass
- Hanging Screw included
The LOSOUR pack gives you two 22 inch sunbursts with rays of natural solid wood, torched to a carbonized black that shows the grain. The mirror in the middle is 9.5 inches across, so these are wall art first, with a polished silver glass center that brings a bit of light into the pattern.
Two make an easy pair above a bed, a sofa or either side of a doorway, which is better value than one large sunburst. There is nothing to assemble and a screw comes in the box.
What I like
- Two mirrors in one pack
- Solid wood rays with a torched finish
- Screw included, no assembly
Keep in mind
- 9.5 in mirror: decor, not a dressing mirror
- Wood frame: keep out of steamy rooms
Best Arched
SageNest 30x20 Black Arched Mirror
- Budget
- Size 30 x 20 in
- Frame Black aluminum
- Glass HD tempered
- Hanging Hooks fitted
The SageNest is a compact arch, 30 by 20 inches, in matte black aluminum, and it is the budget mirror I would put almost anywhere. The arch reads as deliberate design rather than hardware-store stock, and the size suits a powder room, a small bathroom over the sink or a narrow entryway.
It is the most practical package here: tempered HD glass, a rust-resistant frame that copes with humid rooms, and hooks already fitted with the mounting hardware in the box. One detail I noticed in use is that the matte black frame does not show fingerprints, which matters on a mirror you straighten every week.
What I like
- Tempered glass and a rust-resistant frame
- Hooks pre-installed, hardware included
- Matte black frame that hides fingerprints
Keep in mind
- Compact: too small to anchor a large wall alone
- Plain frame next to the ornate picks
How I Chose These Cheap Wall Mirrors
Every mirror here is in the budget tier, and each had to pass the same checks I use on my main decorative mirror list:
- A frame that does not look cheap: rubber, metal, aluminum or solid wood rather than thin plastic.
- Clear glass, with tempered or beveled glass a bonus.
- A clear way to hang it, and a note on what is in the box.
- Variety: a modern round, two baroque pieces, an octagon, a pair of sunbursts and an arch, so there is a pick for most rooms.
What You Give Up at the Budget End
Size
Big mirrors cost more because glass, frame and shipping all scale with area. Most budget decorative mirrors are 30 inches or smaller on the long side, and that holds here. To fill a wall, group several, or step up to the 37 inch Umbra Hub on my main list.
Finish
Gold on a budget mirror is usually a coating, not gold leaf, and painted finishes chip more easily than the premium frames on my main list. Clean them with a soft dry cloth and keep spray cleaner off the frame. My guide on cleaning a mirror without streaks explains how.
Hardware
Some budget mirrors come without screws. Buy fixings rated for the mirror's weight rather than using whatever is in the drawer.
Glass
Thinner glass on a light frame can flex slightly, which shows as a faint wave in the reflection. On a decorative mirror it rarely matters; on a mirror you dress in front of, it does.
Buying Cheap Decorative Mirrors
Where to Find Decorative Mirrors at a Fair Price
Online marketplaces and big-box home stores are the easiest places to find decorative mirrors at a fair price, and online has the widest range of shapes and sizes. Thrift stores and estate sales are worth a look for older framed mirrors. If you'd rather skip the hunt, the six on this page are my shortlist: the Umbra Hub for a small modern round, the Kate and Laurel Arendahl for a traditional arch and the SageNest for a practical black arch. Each has a Check price button, so you can compare the current price at the retailer.
Best-Reviewed Decorative Mirrors for Living Rooms
For a living room I'd start with the Kate and Laurel Rhodes octagon, hung alone or as a pair over a console. A pair of the LOSOUR sunbursts above a sofa is the boho alternative, and the Arendahl arch suits a traditional room. Current buyer reviews are on each listing behind the Check price button, so read a few before you choose, and measure the wall first: most mirrors here are on the small side for a big living room wall.
Cheap Wall Mirror Ideas for Renters
Build a gallery wall
Three to five small mirrors mixed with frames make a feature wall for less than one large mirror. Lay them out on the floor first, then trace each onto paper and tape the paper to the wall to test the arrangement before you drill.
Lean instead of hang
A mirror leaned on a dresser or a mantel needs no holes at all. Put a small pad under the base so it does not slide on a polished top.
Use one hole, not five
A mirror with a single keyhole or a wire needs one screw, and one small hole is easy to fill when you move out. My guide on how to hang a mirror covers the hardware, including options without nails for light mirrors. If you want no hardware at all, read how to hang a mirror without hooks.
Brighten the darkest spot
Hang a mirror opposite or beside a window and the room gets brighter immediately. In a bathroom with a plain builder's mirror, a framed mirror is an easy swap; see my cheap bathroom mirrors for options made for steam.
Keep reading: Our full decorative mirror picks · How to hang a mirror safely · Cheap full-length mirrors · Cheap bathroom mirrors · Clean a mirror without streaks
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