Sunburst Bohemian Wall Mirror

The Sunburst Bohemian Wall Mirror radiates slim metal rays outward from a round central glass, so the piece occupies far more wall than its mirror size suggests. That is the trick of a sunburst: it fills an awkward expanse above a console or a fireplace without the weight of a large framed mirror, and it throws light back into the room as it does so.

Teal and gold-leaf tones are applied by hand across the rays, giving depth and slight irregularity that a sprayed finish cannot reproduce. The colours read as warm rather than brassy under lamplight, which is when most people actually look at a hallway mirror. Velleora Home Decor keeps the central glass clean-edged so the reflection stays the focus.

Hang it as a single statement above a sideboard, or off-centre on a wide wall where a symmetrical arrangement would feel stiff. The rays are rigid but slender, so handle by the frame rather than the tips. Fix to a solid wall using an appropriate fitting for the weight, and dust the rays with a soft brush rather than a cloth, which can catch.

• Radiating metal ray frame with round central glass
• Hand-applied teal and gold-leaf tones
• Fills large wall areas without visual weight
• Suits consoles, mantels and wide hallway walls
• Requires solid wall fixing; dust with a soft brush