Outdoor Mirrors Can Make Even the Smallest Patios Look So Much Bigger – Shop 12 Picks That Create the Illusion of Space in Style

PSA: mirrors aren't just indoor accessories. Hang an outdoor mirror on your patio and watch as it transforms your space in size and style

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I'm sure there are mirrors hanging all over the inside of your home – in the bathrooms, the bedrooms, the living room, the entryway. But what about outside? Have you ever thought to include a mirror as part of your outdoor design scheme?

It's interior design 101 that mirrors can make spaces feel instantly bigger and brighter, and the same applies to outside areas. They are a quick and easy way to make your backyard look bigger without taking up any floor space. An outdoor mirror can also make outdoor spaces feel more layered, design-driven, and put-together, too – more like an outdoor living room.

Outdoor mirrors need to withstand the elements, and while designs that are created specifically for outdoors aren't plentiful, you can look out for materials that will withstand the weather. Treated hardwoods will wear nicely over the years, offering a natural, weathered appeal; metals like aluminium, stainless steel, and wrought iron will work outdoors too.

Pooky has really recently released a whimsical outdoor mirror in collaboration with The Novogratz, and Anthropologie has dropped a trellis garden mirror that can add some heritage-inspired charm to your patio scheme. You can also find some surprisingly chic, affordable designs on Amazon, like this arched outdoor mirror – it's large, rustic, and perfect for adding character to plain patios.

So, if your outdoor space feels like it's missing something, perhaps it's time to hang an outdoor mirror. Ahead, shop 12 picks that can enhance your patio no matter what the size.

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Devin Toolen
Devin Toolen
Style Editor

Devin Toolen is a New York-based Style Editor for Homes & Gardens. After achieving her Bachelor’s Degree at Villanova University, Devin moved to Paris, France, to obtain her Master’s Degree at Parsons School of Design. Upon returning to the United States, Devin began working in the media industry with Cosmopolitan Magazine, where she wrote trend-driven fashion stories and assisted on set for many photoshoots, and later Livingetc, where she wrote interior design stories and assisted with the magazine’s social media pages. She has an appreciation for every aspect of personal style – from the clothes we wear to the design of our homes. In her spare time, Devin enjoys embroidery and antique shopping in the city.