These eight projects show that ordinary, inexpensive materials — shims, plastic spoons, paint, etc. — can make a mirror that looks just as good as one that costs hundreds of dollars. The links below include tutorials so that you can try your hand at making a custom mirror.
TOP ROW
1. Starburst mirror made of shims by K Sarah Designs
2. Mirror bowls by Leah Moss for Apartment Therapy
3. Restoration Hardware-inspired rope mirror by Leah Moss for Apartment Therapy
4. Colorful plastic spoon mirror
BOTTOM ROW
5. Rope-wrapped mirror from the Nate Berkus Show
6. Etched mirror by A Room Somewhere
7. A painted mirror from Martha Stewart
8. Wooden starburst frame from Sunset
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I took down an 'apartment' type mirror in my bathroom and replaced it with a much nicer one with a bronze frame but I can't see throwing away a good mirror. Thanks so much for the inspiration. Now I know what my next project will be!
# 1 is gorgeous.
I especially love #1, too. It reminds me of one from this round-up: http://thegingerpennypincher.wordpress.com/2011/10/25/things-that-pinspire-me-vintage-yardstick-and-ruler-furniture-and-accessories/
#1 is genius!
Nate Berkus...has anyone ever watched his show? It's pretty..not good. Interesting mirror.
I really love that painted mirror, and was kind of psyched to try it, but anything that includes the step bring to glazier for installation, doesn't really count as a DIY in my book.
I like the hanging circular mirror, I've not seen one like that before