Mirror on a Hook

For the small entryway, take a look at this little mirror hanging from a coat hook. Perfect for a quick check on the way out the door...

We can't imagine not having room for this. And it's really all that's needed to check your face and - quick smile, your teeth - before heading out. Almost like the mirror in a compact, but for the home.

The idea comes from a photograph by Jim Franco featured at Deco Detective.

Comments (9)

practical idea, but how many people routinely look in a mirror before stepping out? I've never heard of such a thing before....

posted by modern on long island on November 6th 2009 at 4:07pm
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Hmmm...in my opinion everyone should check a mirror before they leave. Just sayin.

posted by valleyval on November 6th 2009 at 4:10pm
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Can't say I'm a fan of the mirror on a hook. A small mirror in the entryway is totally normal to me, though. I'm used to seeing them in a lot of households I visit.

posted by Sanayhs on November 6th 2009 at 4:26pm
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Nice idea if you don't actually ever put anything on your hooks. If I did this I'd have to dig under several scarves/hats/coats/bags to get to the mirror.

posted by pinkytime on November 6th 2009 at 4:59pm
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I always check in the mirror before going out... this is a very smart little idea :-)

posted by AnastasiaBeaverhausen on November 6th 2009 at 5:25pm
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Why not just hang a small mirror on the wall? This set-up seems precarious.

posted by slowdown on November 6th 2009 at 5:27pm
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A little mirror on the wall is much more practical. Who needs seven yrs. bad luck when that little thing is knocked to the floor?

posted by sassydo on November 6th 2009 at 9:14pm
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I love this idea! And it always makes sense to check yourself before you leave the house.

posted by anniebanannie on November 6th 2009 at 11:44pm
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I agree with sassydo. I see this either falling and breaking or getting scratched up by those keys I see on the hook with it. I think it would have been simpler to add a small mirror to the wall - it could have been made look good by framing it.

posted by ChrisGal on November 7th 2009 at 8:19am
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