Which size platter, lazy Susan or mirror is right for my space?

|Rose Kingi
Which size platter, lazy Susan or mirror is right for my space?

Hori.Inc boards come in three sizes: a 40cm small lazy Susan, a 46cm medium lazy Susan and 60cm platters. The Engraved Mirror and Mirror Pasifika are 80cm round. The right one depends on your table, your wall and what you'll put on it.

Here's what each size means in real life, how to test it at home before you order, and how the letter limits work on an Ingoa name board.

What sizes do Hori.Inc pieces come in?

Piece Size Price (AUD)
Small Lazy Susan 40cm, spinning $95
Medium Lazy Susan 46cm, spinning $120
Kōwhaiwhai Platter 60cm, with or without handles $150
Pasifika Platter 60cm, with or without handles $150
Engraved Mirror 80cm round, black frame $395
Mirror Pasifika 80cm round, black frame $395
Ingoa Name Board Large 9cm lettering (up to 7 letters) or small 6cm lettering (up to 10 letters) $185

The one-off mirrors in the mirrors collection vary in shape and size. Get in touch if you'd like the measurements before you buy.

Should I get a lazy Susan or a platter?

They do different jobs. A lazy Susan spins, so everyone around the table can reach what's on it without passing plates. A platter is a bigger, flat serving surface for the main spread.

The 40cm Small Lazy Susan

The small lazy Susan suits sauces, sides and smaller tables. It comes in 13 designs, in kōwhaiwhai resin colour (blue, green, gold, maroon or pāua) or hand-painted Pasifika pattern.

The 46cm Medium Lazy Susan

The 46cm medium comes with a blue or brown centre and gives you more room for shared dishes in the middle of a table where people sit all the way around. When you measure, remember it needs room to turn: whatever sits on it sweeps around in a 46cm circle, so keep glasses and bottles back from the edge.

The 60cm platters

The Kōwhaiwhai and Pasifika platters are 60cm across. That's 14cm wider than the medium lazy Susan, and it's the one for a full spread: a grazing board, a whole roast, a birthday table. Choose with handles if you'll carry it from the bench to the table often.

A 60cm platter on a 90cm-wide table leaves 15cm on each side. On a 100cm-wide table it leaves 20cm each side. That's worth knowing before you set the table with plates and glasses as well.

Try it before you buy it

Cut a circle out of newspaper or cardboard at the real size: 40cm or 46cm for a lazy Susan, 60cm for a platter. Put it on your table, set a couple of places around it, and see how it feels. It takes five minutes and it beats guessing.

Can I have both?

Yes, and plenty of tables suit both. The platter carries the main spread. The lazy Susan carries everything people keep asking to be passed.

Is an 80cm mirror too big for my wall?

80cm is a statement. Here's how to check it fits.

  1. Measure the wall width. Leave clear space either side so the mirror doesn't look squeezed. A narrow hallway wall feels very different to a wall above a sideboard.
  2. Check what's underneath. Above a hall table, sideboard or basin, a mirror usually looks best a little narrower than the furniture below it.
  3. Do the tape test. Mark an 80cm circle, or the 80cm square it would sit inside, on the wall with painter's tape. Live with it for a day.

The Engraved Mirror comes in six designs, each placing the hand-engraved pattern differently around the glass. Think about which part of the mirror will be at eye level once it's up.

Can mirrors be posted?

No. Mirrors can't be posted, so they're pick-up only, by arrangement. Before you collect, check that an 80cm circle fits in your boot or across your back seat. Measure the opening, not just the space inside.

How many letters fit on an Ingoa name board?

Two lettering sizes, two limits. Spaces and punctuation count towards the limit.

  • Large, 9cm lettering: up to 7 letters. Bolder from across the room.
  • Small, 6cm lettering: up to 10 letters. Fits a longer name.
Word Count Large (max 7) Small (max 10)
AROHA 5 Fits Fits
WHĀNAU 6 Fits Fits
OFA ATU 7 (6 letters + 1 space) Fits, right on the limit Fits
THOMPSON 8 Too long Fits
WILLIAMSON 10 Too long Fits, right on the limit
THE WILLIAMSONS 15 (14 letters + 1 space) Too long Too long

If your name is too long, drop the extras ("WILLIAMSON" fits where "THE WILLIAMSONS" doesn't), choose a word that matters instead, or ask about a custom piece and we'll quote it.

Quick answers

  • Lazy Susan sizes? Small 40cm ($95) and medium 46cm ($120), both spinning.
  • Platter size? 60cm, Kōwhaiwhai or Pasifika design, with or without handles. $150.
  • Mirror size? The Engraved Mirror and Mirror Pasifika are 80cm round with a black frame. $395.
  • Ingoa lettering? Large 9cm up to 7 characters, small 6cm up to 10. Spaces count.
  • Are mirrors posted? No. Pick-up only, by arrangement.
  • Best way to check a size? Cut a paper circle at the real size and try it in place.

Found your size?

Browse the lazy Susans and platters, the mirrors, or preview your word on an Ingoa name board. Every piece is designed by hand in Penrith NSW and Point Cook VIC.