12 Budget Mirrors That Make Rooms Feel Bigger

Mirrors are one of the cheapest ways to make a room feel larger and brighter. You don’t need the $800 designer version to get the effect—there are plenty of under-$100 options that still pull their weight.

1. Simple framed full-length mirror from big-box stores

For a basic full-length mirror that actually shows more than your shoulders, big-box options work great. The Style Selections Framed Full Length Door Mirror at Lowe’s is usually under $30, hangs over a door or on a wall, and is tall enough to bounce real light around a small bedroom or hallway. Stick it where it can catch a window across the room and you’ll feel the space open up.

2. A budget arched wall mirror for living rooms or halls

Arched mirrors instantly look more custom, but you don’t have to pay custom prices. The Better Homes & Gardens 24″ x 34″ Arched Metal Wall Mirror (Gold) at Walmart often sits around $60 and has a clean, thin frame that doesn’t overpower the wall. Hang it over a console or in a hallway to stretch the sightline and bounce light down the space.

3. Lightweight arch for bathrooms or small entries

If you want something a bit softer than a rectangle, the Gianna 30″ x 30″ Arched Wall Mirror at Walmart is a simple, modern pick that works in bathrooms, bedrooms, or entries and usually comes in well under $50. The metal frame keeps it from feeling flimsy while still being light enough to hang without special anchors on most walls.

4. IKEA NISSEDAL as an all-purpose workhorse

The IKEA NISSEDAL mirror is one of those pieces you can move from room to room as your needs change. It’s a clean, framed mirror that can hang vertically or horizontally, and it’s rated for bathroom use. For around $70, you get something that works over a dresser now and can easily shift to an entry or guest room later.

5. Target’s budget-friendly over-the-door mirror

For tight spaces or rentals, an over-the-door mirror still does the job. Target’s Room Essentials Metal Over-the-Door and Floor Mirror gives you a full-length view without needing wall anchors, and it usually lives well under $70. It’s not fancy, but it reflects plenty of light and works in dorms, apartments, or small bedrooms.

6. A warm wood round mirror from At Home

If you want something softer and more natural-looking, the Thin Wooden Round Wall Mirror, 24″ from At Home gives you a simple wood frame and a decent size for about $60. It’s a solid pick over a console, dresser, or bathroom vanity when you want a little warmth without a heavy, carved frame.

7. World Market’s Natural Mango Wood Dome Wall Mirror

For a budget-friendly mirror that still feels a bit designer, the Natural Mango Wood Dome Wall Mirror at World Market usually lands under $50. The dome shape plays nicely with modern, farmhouse, or boho styles and does that “more light, less visual clutter” thing really well in an entry or living room.

8. Windowpane-style mirror to fake a bigger room

If you love the look of “extra windows,” a grid mirror gives that feel. Ebern Designs’ Rectangular Windowpane Wall Mirror at Wayfair is typically under $80 on sale and acts like a faux window on a blank wall. Mount it opposite a real window if you can—that’s where you really see the room open up.

9. Small square windowpane mirror for tight budgets

On the smaller side, the Northlight Windowpane Square Wall Mirror (often sold at Target and other retailers) runs around $30 and still gives you that paneled look. It’s an easy way to dress up a short wall, over a hook rail, or in a tiny entry without spending much.

10. Kirkland’s Antique Gold Ornate Frame Mirror

If you want something that reads a little fancier but still lands in budget territory, the Antique Gold Ornate Frame Mirror from Kirkland’s has the detailed frame without the designer price—it’s often around $30 when it’s on promo. Hang it over a small dresser or in a hallway where you’d normally put art and let it do double-duty reflecting light.

11. Outdoor “window” mirror for small patios

For yards or patios, you don’t need anything huge. An inexpensive garden-style “window” mirror like the Tree of Life Garden Mirror Pendant from Walmart gives you a reflective accent on a fence or wall for around $12. It’s small, but even little glints of reflection can make a tight outdoor space feel less closed in.

12. Budget-friendly arch for renters and first homes

If you’re working with a starter home or rental and want that arched look without a big spend, the Honeybloom Arched Wooden Wall Mirror (20″ x 25″) from At Home hovers in the $80 range and works well over small consoles or bathroom vanities. It’s enough curve to feel special but not so big it takes over a wall.