Elevator mirrors are great for fixing hair in public. What would we ever do without one? Even so, that's not the real purpose of elevator mirrors. Surprisingly, their job goes way beyond vanity.

Why Many Elevators Have Mirrors On The Inside. Story by Trisha Leigh • 23m. ... The small space, the lack of air, the inability to see what’s happening in the mechanism, ...

Elevators are small, enclosed spaces, and for some, that can trigger a sense of unease or panic. Mirrors help ease this discomfort by creating the illusion of more space.

Elevators are small, enclosed spaces, and for some, that can trigger a sense of unease or panic. Mirrors help ease this discomfort by creating the illusion of more space.