Mirror, Mirror on the Wall

.. which mirror is the most beautiful of all.

Uuuh maybe it didn’t go that way exactly. but I didn’t like Snow White much anyways, Aladdin appealed better to my taste. What I do like are mirrors! We can make all sorts of illusions with them, which is why they are great.

Add depth to your kitchen by using it as backsplash.

martha mirror2 (source)

Lighten a room by strategically placing it with a window.

hb mirror2 (source)

Or just add a bit of interest to the walls.

cl mirror1(source)

But I’m here not to tell you how to use them. I’m here to tell you that you can get them on the cheap! I found some that could be done DIY style, take a look.

mirror1 These mirrors hanging from a chain are simple but give the right amount of pop to a room. How about framing a mirror with wood, attaching a chain and coloring it with Rust-oleum. Then hanging it on the wall with a big nail.

 

mirror3 This scroll fence like mirror has a feminine touch.  Maybe you don’t have such scroll metal lying around, but how paining in the fancy scrolls? Or if you are lucky to find an old iron scroll, give it a new life by repurposing it as a mirror frame.

 

mirror4 This lattice mirror gives an illusion of an extra window. You could create one by gluing down some wood on to an existing framed mirror.

 

mirror5 This tile framed mirror is a perfect addition to home. And with the use of a base board, some fancy tiles, and a mirror it can go a long way to enhancing your decor without biting much off the wallet. How about using tiles like this to add a bit of beauty on the cheap?

 

mirror6Nail head trimming on this mirror is simple but elegant. Creating this may be easier than it seems; use a mirror that is nicely framed and add nail head trim around.

 

mirror7 This rope framed mirror is my personal favorite! I think this will be my project in the future. Creating this will be simple as tying a not all around a frame that will allow the mirror to sit on top. Then use old leather straps or just more rope to hang it up. You can even use jute instead of the rope if you have that handy.

 

mirror8 Pretty sea shells make a great frame around these mirrors.You can use hot glue to make your own, or if you are more of the flower kind, user flowers to frame the mirrors.

 

mirror9 This mirror tile framed mirror is another favorite. Use mirror titles to frame a larger one. Use wooden frames to add some pop.

I’ hope I’ve inspired you to create a mirror perfect for your home. I sure am adding this project to the list. :) Of course, once I get around to doing it, I’ll show you the results.

 

-ASH

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