Mirror facing the front door: feng shui rules for entryways
An entry mirror is a classic feng shui tool for brightening a dark hallway. Hung directly opposite the front door, though, it’s traditionally said to work against you.
Don’t hang a mirror squarely facing the front door. Put it on a side wall of the entry, at right angles to the door, where it widens the space instead of reflecting the doorway.
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Why the direction matters
In feng shui the front door is the “mouth of chi”, where energy and opportunity arrive. A mirror directly opposite is said to bounce that energy straight back out before it can circulate. There’s a practical side as well: walking in to meet your own reflection head-on feels abrupt, and a mirror opposite a glazed door throws glare.
Better places for the mirror
- A side wall of the hallway, which makes a narrow entry feel wider.
- Above a console on a side wall, with a lamp or plant to reflect.
- Facing a pleasant view such as a window or artwork, rather than the door.
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Questions people ask
Is a mirror on the door itself OK?
A mirror on the back of the door faces into the house, not out, so it’s generally considered fine.
What about a mirror facing the front door from the end of a long hall?
Distance softens it, but most teachers would still move it to a side wall or replace it with art.
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