For most adults, the right full length mirror size is 5 ft (152 cm) tall and 2 ft (61 cm) wide, enough to see yourself head to toe when you stand a few steps back. Choose 5.5 ft or 6 ft if you are tall, like to stand close, or want the mirror for a gym corner, hallway or entrance.
This guide explains how to pick the height and width, how much floor space a leaning mirror needs, how to size a wall-mounted one, and which Decor Livings mirrors come in each size. Every mirror mentioned is delivered free across Pakistan. You pay after confirming on WhatsApp.
What “full length” means
A full length mirror is any mirror tall enough to show your whole outfit, from head to shoes, in one look. In shops across Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad you will also hear “floor mirror”, “standing mirror” or “dressing mirror” for the same thing. Most are 5 ft tall and around 2 ft wide, and they either lean against a wall, stand on their own base, or hang flat on the wall.
Here is a useful fact from basic optics: a flat mirror only needs to be about half your height to show your full body, as long as it is placed at the right height. That is why a wall mirror can be shorter than you. A leaning mirror is different, because it sits on the floor at an angle, so extra height gives you more freedom to stand closer and still see your feet.
Standing mirror height vs your height and your ceiling
Choose the height by the tallest person who will use the mirror every day, not by the room.
5 ft (152 cm): suits most adults and most bedrooms. You step back a little and see everything.
5.5 ft (168 cm): gives taller family members extra headroom in the reflection, so the top of the head is not cut off when they stand close.
6 ft (183 cm): the size for a home gym corner, a long corridor or an entrance, where you want the mirror to read from across the room.
Ceilings are rarely the problem. Most Pakistani homes have ceilings well above 6 ft, so even the tallest size leaves plenty of wall above it. What limits you is usually the wall itself: a window, a switchboard, a skirting tile line or an AC pipe. Measure the clear wall height and width before you order.
Width: why 2 ft is the standard
Width decides how much of your side view you see and how much the mirror opens up a room. On our 5 ft mirrors the standard width is 2 ft (61 cm), which is wide enough for one person to check a full outfit, a dupatta drape or a sherwani in one look. For the 5.5 ft and 6 ft sizes, ask us on WhatsApp for the exact width before you order.
Leaning angle and floor space
A leaning mirror needs a gentle angle to stand safely. Set the base out from the wall by roughly a hand’s width, so the top rests firmly against the wall and the mirror cannot slide forward. Too steep and it can tip; too flat and the base slides out on a smooth marble or tile floor.
Then leave one to two big steps of clear floor in front, away from beds and doors that swing open. On a slippery floor, put a small rubber pad or felt under the base. If children or pets run about the room, a wall-mounted mirror is the safer choice.
Small rooms
In a small bedroom, pick height over width: a tall, narrow mirror makes the ceiling feel higher and leaves wall for the wardrobe. Ideas that work:
Lean a mirror in a corner, where it takes the least floor. The Horizon Curve Mirror has one straight edge made to sit flush in a corner (Rs 8,600).
Choose a free-standing mirror you can move. The Gilded Arch Mirror stands on its own built-in easel stand, and at Rs 6,800 it is our lowest-priced full length mirror.
Mount it on the wall to free the floor completely. Four of our mirrors come with a Wall Mounted option.
When a full length mirror hangs on the wall, keep the top edge a little above the head of the tallest user, then let the bottom edge fall where it lands. With a 5 ft mirror, that usually leaves a gap of a few inches to about a foot above the floor, which also keeps the glass clear of mops and floor washing. With a 5.5 ft or 6 ft mirror, you can mount it lower and still clear everyone’s head.
Our Wall Mounted option includes the mounting hardware; installation is not included, so you arrange a fitter yourself. Pakistani walls are mostly brick and concrete, so the fixing needs a masonry drill and rawl plugs. Our guide on how to hang a mirror on the wall covers the safe way to do it.
Four of our full length mirrors let you choose 5 ft, 5.5 ft or 6 ft, and floor standing or wall mounted. The product page shows the exact price for each option; the rest come in one size.
The 5 ft size on each size-choice mirror is 2 ft wide. For every other measurement, such as depth or weight, ask us on WhatsApp and we will check before you order.
Measure the clear wall height and width where the mirror will go.
Measure your own height, or the tallest user’s, and pick the size above.
For a leaning mirror, check you have floor space to stand back.
Send us a photo of the wall on WhatsApp if you are unsure; we are happy to suggest a size.
Please measure carefully: we do not offer change-of-mind returns or size exchanges, but anything damaged on arrival is replaced free. Browse every size in our full length mirrors collection, or see our best full length mirrors in Pakistan list.
Frequently asked questions
What is the standard size of a full length mirror?
The most common size is 5 ft tall and 2 ft wide (152 by 61 cm). Most of our 5 ft velvet wave mirrors are 2 ft wide, and four of our mirrors also come in 5.5 ft and 6 ft.
5 ft vs 6 ft mirror: is 5 ft enough for a tall person?
Usually yes, if you step back. A flat mirror only needs to be about half your height to show your full body when it is placed correctly. If you are tall and like to stand close, or the mirror leans at an angle, a 5.5 ft or 6 ft size is more comfortable.
How much floor space does a leaning mirror need?
The base sits roughly a hand’s width out from the wall, and you need one to two big steps of clear floor in front to see yourself fully. Keep the spot away from doors that swing open.
Can a full length mirror be mounted on the wall?
Yes. The Royal Navy Wave, Organic Wave, Lumiere LED and Ash Wood Bear-Ear mirrors have a Wall Mounted option that includes the mounting hardware. Installation is not included, so you arrange your own fitter.
What size mirror for a bedroom works best when the room is small?
A 5 ft by 2 ft mirror leaned in a corner, or a wall-mounted one, takes the least space. A tall, narrow mirror makes a small room feel bigger than a wide one.
Can I exchange the size if it does not fit?
We do not offer change-of-mind returns or size exchanges, so measure your wall first and message us on WhatsApp if you are unsure. Mirrors damaged on arrival are always replaced free.
Written by the Decor Livings team, Lahore. Questions? WhatsApp 0321-4858962.
Full Length Mirror Size Guide: 5 ft, 5.5 ft or 6 ft?
For most adults, the right full length mirror size is 5 ft (152 cm) tall and 2 ft (61 cm) wide, enough to see yourself head to toe when you stand a few steps back. Choose 5.5 ft or 6 ft if you are tall, like to stand close, or want the mirror for a gym corner, hallway or entrance.
This guide explains how to pick the height and width, how much floor space a leaning mirror needs, how to size a wall-mounted one, and which Decor Livings mirrors come in each size. Every mirror mentioned is delivered free across Pakistan. You pay after confirming on WhatsApp.
What “full length” means
A full length mirror is any mirror tall enough to show your whole outfit, from head to shoes, in one look. In shops across Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad you will also hear “floor mirror”, “standing mirror” or “dressing mirror” for the same thing. Most are 5 ft tall and around 2 ft wide, and they either lean against a wall, stand on their own base, or hang flat on the wall.
Here is a useful fact from basic optics: a flat mirror only needs to be about half your height to show your full body, as long as it is placed at the right height. That is why a wall mirror can be shorter than you. A leaning mirror is different, because it sits on the floor at an angle, so extra height gives you more freedom to stand closer and still see your feet.
Standing mirror height vs your height and your ceiling
Choose the height by the tallest person who will use the mirror every day, not by the room.
Ceilings are rarely the problem. Most Pakistani homes have ceilings well above 6 ft, so even the tallest size leaves plenty of wall above it. What limits you is usually the wall itself: a window, a switchboard, a skirting tile line or an AC pipe. Measure the clear wall height and width before you order.
Width: why 2 ft is the standard
Width decides how much of your side view you see and how much the mirror opens up a room. On our 5 ft mirrors the standard width is 2 ft (61 cm), which is wide enough for one person to check a full outfit, a dupatta drape or a sherwani in one look. For the 5.5 ft and 6 ft sizes, ask us on WhatsApp for the exact width before you order.
Leaning angle and floor space
A leaning mirror needs a gentle angle to stand safely. Set the base out from the wall by roughly a hand’s width, so the top rests firmly against the wall and the mirror cannot slide forward. Too steep and it can tip; too flat and the base slides out on a smooth marble or tile floor.
Then leave one to two big steps of clear floor in front, away from beds and doors that swing open. On a slippery floor, put a small rubber pad or felt under the base. If children or pets run about the room, a wall-mounted mirror is the safer choice.
Small rooms
In a small bedroom, pick height over width: a tall, narrow mirror makes the ceiling feel higher and leaves wall for the wardrobe. Ideas that work:
For more layout ideas, see our bedroom mirror ideas.
Wall-mounted sizing
When a full length mirror hangs on the wall, keep the top edge a little above the head of the tallest user, then let the bottom edge fall where it lands. With a 5 ft mirror, that usually leaves a gap of a few inches to about a foot above the floor, which also keeps the glass clear of mops and floor washing. With a 5.5 ft or 6 ft mirror, you can mount it lower and still clear everyone’s head.
Our Wall Mounted option includes the mounting hardware; installation is not included, so you arrange a fitter yourself. Pakistani walls are mostly brick and concrete, so the fixing needs a masonry drill and rawl plugs. Our guide on how to hang a mirror on the wall covers the safe way to do it.
Royal Navy Velvet Wave Mirror
5, 5.5 or 6 ft, floor or wall From Rs 13,500Organic Wave Oak Mirror
5, 5.5 or 6 ft, floor or wall From Rs 10,500Full length mirror dimensions and prices
Four of our full length mirrors let you choose 5 ft, 5.5 ft or 6 ft, and floor standing or wall mounted. The product page shows the exact price for each option; the rest come in one size.
The 5 ft size on each size-choice mirror is 2 ft wide. For every other measurement, such as depth or weight, ask us on WhatsApp and we will check before you order.
Ash Wood Bear-Ear Mirror
5, 5.5 or 6 ft, floor or wall From Rs 9,000Lumiere Full-Length LED Mirror
5, 5.5 or 6 ft, floor or wall From Rs 9,500How to measure before you order
Please measure carefully: we do not offer change-of-mind returns or size exchanges, but anything damaged on arrival is replaced free. Browse every size in our full length mirrors collection, or see our best full length mirrors in Pakistan list.
Frequently asked questions
The most common size is 5 ft tall and 2 ft wide (152 by 61 cm). Most of our 5 ft velvet wave mirrors are 2 ft wide, and four of our mirrors also come in 5.5 ft and 6 ft.
Usually yes, if you step back. A flat mirror only needs to be about half your height to show your full body when it is placed correctly. If you are tall and like to stand close, or the mirror leans at an angle, a 5.5 ft or 6 ft size is more comfortable.
The base sits roughly a hand’s width out from the wall, and you need one to two big steps of clear floor in front to see yourself fully. Keep the spot away from doors that swing open.
Yes. The Royal Navy Wave, Organic Wave, Lumiere LED and Ash Wood Bear-Ear mirrors have a Wall Mounted option that includes the mounting hardware. Installation is not included, so you arrange your own fitter.
A 5 ft by 2 ft mirror leaned in a corner, or a wall-mounted one, takes the least space. A tall, narrow mirror makes a small room feel bigger than a wide one.
We do not offer change-of-mind returns or size exchanges, so measure your wall first and message us on WhatsApp if you are unsure. Mirrors damaged on arrival are always replaced free.
Written by the Decor Livings team, Lahore. Questions? WhatsApp 0321-4858962.