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Best Round Wall Mirrors: Metal, Wood and Gold Circles by Size

Joan Bardot, author of this mirror guide By Joan Bardot · Updated

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A round wall mirror with a thin black metal frame above a white bathroom vanity with a brass faucet
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  1. Best Round Wall Mirrors Compared
  2. Round Wall Mirror Reviews
  3. How I Chose These Round Wall Mirrors
  4. Round Wall Mirror Buying Guide

A round wall mirror is the easiest way to soften a room full of straight lines: cabinets, tiles, door frames and the rectangle of a vanity. It is also the most forgiving shape to hang, because a circle never looks crooked. This page compares seven round wall mirrors from 24 to 48 inches across, in thin metal, wood and gold frames, on the glass, the weight and how each one goes on the wall.

I spend a lot of time in front of bathroom mirrors for work, and the most common mistake I see with circles is the size: too small over a wide vanity, or too big for a narrow hall. The specs below come from each published listing, and the sizing guide further down fixes the size question. For sunburst, octagon and other shaped frames, see my decorative mirrors page, and for rectangles, the bathroom wall mirrors page.

My top picks

  1. Editor's choice

    Best Overall

    BEAUTYPEAK 30 Inch Round Mirror, Metal Frame Circle Mirror, Black | Wall Mounted for Entryway, Bathroom, Vanity, Living Room

    • Budget
    • 30
    • Brushed aluminum, black
    • 5mm float glass

    Keep in mind: Heavier than the HARRITPURE of the same size

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  2. Best Lightweight

    HARRITPURE 30" Round Mirror

    • Budget
    • 30
    • Frosted aluminum, black

    Keep in mind: One fixing point means it can turn if knocked, which a circle hides well

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  3. Best Large

    HARRITPURE 48 Inch Round Mirror Black Circle Bathroom Mirror | Modern Aluminum Alloy Frame Large Vanity Wall Mirror for Living Room, Bedroom, Entryway

    • Mid-range
    • 48
    • Brushed aluminum, black

    Keep in mind: About 26 pounds, so it needs studs or rated anchors

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Best Round Wall Mirrors Compared

Sizes are diameters in inches, as each listing gives them. Five of the seven have aluminum or metal frames that suit a bathroom, one is wood and one is a decorative iron frame. Weights are the listing's own figures where it gives one.

Round wall mirror
BEAUTYPEAK 30 Editor's Choice
HARRITPURE 30
HARRITPURE 48
USHOWER 36
WallBeyond 36 Wood
Sunniry 24 Gold
Madison Park Marlowe 36
Product BEAUTYPEAK 30 inch round wall mirror with a brushed black metal frame HARRITPURE 30 inch black round wall mirror with a thin aluminum frame HARRITPURE 48 inch large black round wall mirror USHOWER 36 inch black round wall mirror for over a bathroom sink WallBeyond 36 inch round wall mirror with a walnut wood frame Sunniry 24 inch round wall mirror with a brushed gold metal frame Madison Park Marlowe 36 inch round wall mirror with a silver iron frame
Diameter (in) 30 30 48 36 36 24 36
Frame Brushed aluminum, black Frosted aluminum, black Brushed aluminum, black Rust-resistant metal, black Plywood, walnut Brushed aluminum, gold Iron with metallic foil, silver
Glass 5mm float glass 5mm float glass Explosion-proof membrane Tempered Not stated Not stated Not stated
Weight About 10 lb About 5 lb About 26 lb Not stated About 9 lb About 6 lb Conflicting: 19.6 or 27.8 lb
Hanging Pre-installed hooks One wall hole Hang or lean Pre-installed metal hook Cross-shaped hooks Kit included Keyhole fixtures
Best for Most vanities and halls Renters, light walls Over a sofa or console Bathrooms Warm, natural rooms Powder rooms A statement entryway
Price tier $ $ $$ $$ $$ $ $$
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Editor's Choice

BEAUTYPEAK 30

Best for
Most vanities and halls
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Diameter (in)
30
Frame
Brushed aluminum, black
Glass
5mm float glass
Weight
About 10 lb
Hanging
Pre-installed hooks
Price tier
$
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HARRITPURE 30

Best for
Renters, light walls
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Diameter (in)
30
Frame
Frosted aluminum, black
Glass
5mm float glass
Weight
About 5 lb
Hanging
One wall hole
Price tier
$
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HARRITPURE 48

Best for
Over a sofa or console
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Diameter (in)
48
Frame
Brushed aluminum, black
Glass
Explosion-proof membrane
Weight
About 26 lb
Hanging
Hang or lean
Price tier
$$
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USHOWER 36

Best for
Bathrooms
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Diameter (in)
36
Frame
Rust-resistant metal, black
Glass
Tempered
Weight
Not stated
Hanging
Pre-installed metal hook
Price tier
$$
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WallBeyond 36 Wood

Best for
Warm, natural rooms
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Diameter (in)
36
Frame
Plywood, walnut
Glass
Not stated
Weight
About 9 lb
Hanging
Cross-shaped hooks
Price tier
$$
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Sunniry 24 Gold

Best for
Powder rooms
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Diameter (in)
24
Frame
Brushed aluminum, gold
Glass
Not stated
Weight
About 6 lb
Hanging
Kit included
Price tier
$
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Madison Park Marlowe 36

Best for
A statement entryway
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Diameter (in)
36
Frame
Iron with metallic foil, silver
Glass
Not stated
Weight
Conflicting: 19.6 or 27.8 lb
Hanging
Keyhole fixtures
Price tier
$$
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Round Wall Mirror Reviews

Diameters, frames, glass, weights and hanging hardware below come from the makers' and sellers' published listings. I compared those details against each other and against the room each mirror is sold for, and I say plainly when a listing leaves something out or contradicts itself.

BEAUTYPEAK 30 inch round wall mirror with a brushed black aluminum frame over a vanity

Editor's choice · Best Overall

BEAUTYPEAK 30 Inch Round Mirror, Metal Frame Circle Mirror, Black | Wall Mounted for Entryway, Bathroom, Vanity, Living Room

  • Budget
  • Diameter (in) 30
  • Frame Brushed aluminum, black
  • Glass 5mm float glass
  • Weight About 10 lb

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This is the round mirror I would point most people to first. At 30 inches across it suits a 36 inch vanity, a console table or the wall at the end of a hall, and the thin brushed black aluminum frame works with almost any style, from modern to farmhouse.

The glass is the reason it gets my top spot. The listing gives 5mm polished float glass with a silver mirror backing film, which it says makes the mirror slightly heavier but gives a clear reflection without distortion. At about 10 pounds it is still easy to hang.

Installation is simple: the hooks are already fixed to the back, and the screws and hardware are in the box. BEAUTYPEAK also says it reinforced the packaging and will deal with a mirror that arrives broken. If you want the same look larger, the same listing family runs to bigger diameters.

What I like

  • 5mm polished float glass with a silver backing film
  • Brushed aluminum frame that suits bathrooms
  • Hooks pre-installed on the back, screws included
  • Reinforced packaging and help if it arrives broken

Keep in mind

  • Heavier than the HARRITPURE of the same size
  • Black only on this listing
HARRITPURE 30 inch lightweight black round wall mirror with a frosted aluminum frame

Best Lightweight

HARRITPURE 30" Round Mirror

  • Budget
  • Diameter (in) 30
  • Frame Frosted aluminum, black
  • Glass 5mm float glass
  • Weight About 5 lb

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If you rent, or your walls are plaster, this HARRITPURE is the 30 inch circle I would choose. It weighs about 5 pounds, half the BEAUTYPEAK, and the listing says it needs only one hole in the wall to hang. That is the smallest repair job you can leave behind when you move out.

The glass is 5mm float glass, polished for a clear reflection, in a frosted aluminum alloy frame that the listing calls waterproof and moisture-proof, so it suits a bathroom as well as a hallway. It comes in several colors and sizes if black at 30 inches is not right.

One point means the mirror can rotate a little if it is bumped. On a circle that never looks crooked, which is one of the best reasons to buy a round mirror for a busy hall.

What I like

  • About 5 pounds, the lightest 30 inch mirror here
  • Only one hole needed in the wall
  • 5mm float glass
  • Several colors and sizes on the listing

Keep in mind

  • One fixing point means it can turn if knocked, which a circle hides well
  • Glass safety film not mentioned
HARRITPURE 48 inch large round wall mirror with a black aluminum frame above a console table

Best Large

HARRITPURE 48 Inch Round Mirror Black Circle Bathroom Mirror | Modern Aluminum Alloy Frame Large Vanity Wall Mirror for Living Room, Bedroom, Entryway

  • Mid-range
  • Diameter (in) 48
  • Frame Brushed aluminum, black
  • Glass Explosion-proof membrane
  • Weight About 26 lb

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A 48 inch circle is a piece of wall art in its own right, and this HARRITPURE is the one I would hang over a sofa, a long console or a sideboard. In a brushed black aluminum frame it reads clean and modern, and it fills a wall that a 30 inch mirror would leave looking empty.

At this size, safety matters. The listing describes upgraded glass made with an explosion-proof membrane, so if it is damaged the film holds the glass together. It needs no assembly, and you can hang it or lean it against a wall on a console or the floor.

It weighs about 26 pounds, so fix it into studs or use anchors rated well above that. My guide to hanging a heavy mirror covers both. For a big rectangle instead, see my large wall mirrors page.

What I like

  • 48 inches across, the largest circle here
  • Explosion-proof membrane on the glass
  • Hang it or lean it
  • No assembly required

Keep in mind

  • About 26 pounds, so it needs studs or rated anchors
  • Too wide for most single vanities
USHOWER 36 inch black round wall mirror with tempered glass over a bathroom sink

Best for a Bathroom

USHOWER 36 Inch Round Bathroom Mirrors for Over Sink | Circle Mirror with Metal Frame, Black Wall Mirror for Vanity, Entryway, Living Room, Hallway and Bedroom Decor

  • Mid-range
  • Diameter (in) 36
  • Frame Rust-resistant metal, black
  • Glass Tempered
  • Hanging Pre-installed metal hook

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The USHOWER is made for the wall over a sink. It is 36 inches across, the right diameter for a 42 to 48 inch vanity, and the listing names the two things a bathroom mirror needs: tempered glass and a rust-resistant metal frame that stands up to humidity.

The black metal frame is slim and modern and pairs well with black or brushed faucets. A metal hook is pre-installed on the back, and the hardware is in the box.

The listing does not give the weight, so ask before you choose anchors. If you want light and a defogger in the same circle, my smart mirrors page includes a 30 inch round model with both, and the LED bathroom mirrors page covers plain lighted ones.

What I like

  • Tempered glass
  • Rust-resistant metal frame for humid rooms
  • Metal hook pre-installed
  • 36 inches suits a 42 to 48 inch vanity

Keep in mind

  • Weight not stated
  • No light or defogger
WallBeyond 36 inch round wall mirror with a walnut wood frame in a living room

Best Wood Frame

WallBeyond Round Wood Mirror, 36" Round Modern Decoration Large Circle Wall Mirror for Bathroom Living Room Bedroom Entryway, Walnut

  • Mid-range
  • Diameter (in) 36
  • Frame Plywood, walnut
  • Weight About 9 lb
  • Hanging Cross-shaped hooks

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A wood frame makes a round mirror feel warmer, and this WallBeyond is the one I would choose for a living room, a bedroom or a Scandinavian-style entryway. The 36 inch frame is multi-layer plywood in a walnut finish, which keeps it to about 9 pounds, very light for the size.

Hanging is the easiest on the page. The back has upgraded cross-shaped hooks, so you do not need to measure between two points: hammer the nails in and hang the mirror on the hooks. All the hardware is included. The listing describes an HD silver lens for a clear reflection.

The listing suggests it for bathrooms too, but I would keep a wood frame away from shower steam. For a damp room, choose one of the aluminum circles above.

What I like

  • Walnut-finish wood frame in multi-layer plywood
  • About 9 pounds, light for 36 inches
  • Cross-shaped hooks mean no measuring
  • Hardware included

Keep in mind

  • Wood is a poor match for a steamy bathroom
  • Glass type not stated
Sunniry 24 inch round wall mirror with a brushed gold aluminum frame in a powder room

Best Small Gold Circle

Sunniry Gold Round Mirror, 24 inch Circle Mirror, Brushed Gold Metal Frame | High Definition, Waterproof, Rust-resistant, Circle Mirror for Bathroom, Bedroom, Entryway, Living Room, Wall Décor

  • Budget
  • Diameter (in) 24
  • Frame Brushed aluminum, gold
  • Weight About 6 lb
  • Hanging Kit included

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Small bathrooms and powder rooms need a small mirror, and a gold frame lifts a plain one. This Sunniry is a 24 inch circle in brushed gold aluminum, which the listing describes as waterproof, rust-resistant and with no light leaking out around the edge.

At about 6 pounds it hangs easily, and the installation kit and manual are included. It suits a 24 to 30 inch vanity, a narrow hallway or a spot above a small console. Gold pairs naturally with brass taps and warm lighting.

Keep the size in proportion. Over a 36 inch vanity, a 24 inch circle looks lost, so move up to 30 inches there. The listing does not say what the glass is, which matters less on a mirror this small and light.

What I like

  • Brushed gold aluminum frame
  • Frame described as waterproof and rust-resistant
  • About 6 pounds
  • Installation kit in the box

Keep in mind

  • 24 inches is too small for vanities over 30 inches
  • Glass type not stated
Madison Park Marlowe 36 inch round wall mirror with a bold silver iron frame in an entryway

Best Statement Frame

Madison Park Round Mirror, Metal Frame Circle Mirror 36 inch, Wall Art Decor Mounted Hanging for Entryway, Bathroom, hallway, Living Room, Vanity, Marlowe, Silver

  • Mid-range
  • Diameter (in) 36
  • Frame Iron with metallic foil, silver
  • Weight Conflicting: 19.6 or 27.8 lb
  • Hanging Keyhole fixtures

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Most of the circles here are thin, quiet frames. The Madison Park Marlowe is the opposite: a stylized rounded iron frame finished in silver metallic foil, which makes a 36 inch mirror look like a piece of sculpture. It is the one I would hang in an entryway or above a console where it is the first thing you see.

It is ready to hang from keyhole fixtures on the back. Care is simple but strict: the listing says spot clean only, with no bleach or harsh chemicals, to protect the finish.

The listing contradicts itself on weight. The text says 19.64 pounds and the specification says 27.78 pounds. Plan your anchors for the higher figure and you will be safe either way. Madison Park also points out that it is on the larger side, so tape a 36 inch circle on the wall first.

What I like

  • Bold rounded iron frame with metallic foil
  • Keyhole fixtures on the back
  • Reads as wall art in an entryway

Keep in mind

  • The listing gives two different weights, 19.6 and 27.8 pounds
  • Spot clean only, no harsh chemicals on the frame
  • Not a bathroom mirror

How I Chose These Round Wall Mirrors

  • A range of real sizes. I covered 24 inches for powder rooms up to 48 inches for living rooms, with the common 30 and 36 inch sizes in between.
  • A frame that suits the room. Aluminum and rust-resistant metal for bathrooms, wood and decorative metal for living spaces.
  • Stated glass and weight. A listing that names the glass and gives a weight ranks above one that does not, and I flag conflicting figures.
  • Easy, secure hanging. Pre-installed hooks, cross hooks and keyholes count in favor.
  • Price tiers, not prices. Prices change daily, so I give you tiers and send you to the live listing.

Round Wall Mirror Buying Guide

What Size Round Mirror Do You Need?

Start from what sits below the mirror. Over a bathroom vanity, choose a diameter a few inches narrower than the vanity: 24 inches for a 30 inch vanity, 30 inches for 36, and 36 inches for 42 to 48. Over a console, a dresser or a sofa, aim for about two thirds of the furniture width. On an open wall, 30 to 36 inches is a safe middle size. For a double vanity, two circles side by side usually look better than one huge one.

Round vs Rectangle in a Bathroom

A circle softens a bathroom and never looks crooked, but it shows less of you than a rectangle of the same width, because the edges curve away. For a quick check and for shaving, a 30 or 36 inch circle is plenty. If you do full makeup at the bathroom mirror, a rectangle or a lighted mirror gives you more usable glass. My bathroom mirror size guide compares the shapes.

Frame Materials

Aluminum is light and rust-proof, the best choice for bathrooms. Wood is warm but dislikes steam. Iron and decorative metal make a bolder statement but are heavier and need gentler cleaning. Match the frame to the metal already in the room: black with black taps, gold with brass, silver with chrome.

Glass and Safety

Look for the glass thickness and whether it is tempered or film-backed. Two of the circles here state 5mm float glass, one is tempered and one has an explosion-proof membrane. Over a sink or in a busy hall, tempered or film-backed glass is the safer choice.

How High to Hang It

Over a vanity, leave a few inches between the faucet or backsplash and the bottom of the frame, and set the center near the eye level of the people who use it most. Over furniture, leave about 6 to 10 inches between the furniture and the mirror. My vanity mirror height guide has the numbers for bathrooms.

Hanging a Round Mirror

Circles hang from one of three systems: a single hook or hole, two hooks, or a keyhole bracket. A single point is the quickest. Two points stop the mirror rotating. Whatever the system, check the weight and use the right anchors, and look at my guide to hanging a mirror without hooks if the back has nothing fitted.

Measure the distance between the two hooks on the back and how far they sit below the top of the frame. Mark two points on the wall at that spacing with a level, fix screws or anchors there, and hang the mirror on both. Two points keep a round mirror from turning when it is bumped.

Yes. Thin metal circles over a vanity and wood circles in living rooms are still among the most common mirror styles sold. A circle has stayed popular because it softens a room of straight lines and suits modern, farmhouse and traditional rooms alike, depending on the frame you choose.

The shape of the frame does not change accuracy: any flat mirror, round or rectangular, shows a true-size reflection. Accuracy comes from flat, good-quality glass and a solid backing. A round mirror simply shows less area than a rectangle of the same width, because its edges curve away.

Not for a 42 to 48 inch vanity, a console or an open wall, where 36 inches is a popular size. It is too big over a 30 inch vanity or in a very narrow hall. Tape a 36 inch circle of paper on the wall first to see how much wall it leaves on each side.

In a well-ventilated bathroom without a shower, yes. Over a shower bathroom, steam can swell or mark a wood frame over time. If you love the look, run the fan, keep the mirror away from the shower and wipe the frame dry. Otherwise, an aluminum frame is the trouble-free choice.

Keep reading: Best decorative mirrors · Best bathroom wall mirrors · Best large wall mirrors · Bathroom mirror size calculator

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