We loved the detailing on this mirror we picked up from the Alameda Flea Market last month, but it was just a little too traditional for the space we wanted to hang it in. A few quick coats of spray paint and voila, the mirror went from very-expected gold to a warm and fun yellow.
Look!: Painted Mirror
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view Monica's profile
Wow! I have an identical mirror that is gold/brown and I've been debating whether or not to paint. Thanks for the inspiration!
view suzy8track's profile
It's lovely!
view rhiana's profile
fantastic idea...but I love the headboard reflected in the mirror even more! Where did you get it?
view MichelleMyBelle's profile
I did this same exact thing the other day with high gloss red and a convex mirror. Looks great.
view jick's profile
good idea, very cute
view Lizzykewl's profile
love it! and i second the question on the headboard!
view closertotheocean's profile
Totally awesome!
view danze's profile
good work!
view laure's profile
Such an easy way to perk up a mirror. I did the same with a mirror I inherited from my grandmother. It looks incredibly current and serves as a happy reminder of her.
view Seaside's profile
What material is the frame? that plastic? wood? metal? did you sand it first?
view SydneyBristow's profile
thanks for the feedback everyone!
MichelleMyBelle and closertotheocean: the headboard reflected in the mirror is a vintage iron folding screen I spray painted and mounted to the wall - look for an upcoming post on it.
SydneyBristow: the mirror frame was painted wood - I didn't sand it, just wiped it down really well to make sure it was dust free and then spray painted it.
view Elizabeth's profile
So cute! love the yellow!
AND like the others mentioned... that folding screen is fab!
view sfDREW's profile
I bought this frame from IKEA:
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/00091967
and then painted it bright orange and put a mirror in it, like so:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3173/2626918515_1795f17b86.jpg
:)
view MarenB's profile
i love a quick and cheap diy! this looks so good! and the red one by MarenB is equally awesome!
view houseno8's profile
love love love the bedspread and sheets!! are they from anywhere in particular??
view gingerpop's profile
The mirror looks great! And, like everyone else, I ADORE your headboard! Please let us know where we can find something similar.
Thanks.
view thebear's profile
Love it! I'm so jealous of the way people on AT keep scoring with the vintage mirrors. Love the yellow too- what color and brand did you use? I just bought some orange spray paint for a project, and sadly it's much brighter than I thought it would be.
I have those same little flower dishes in coral red from a Japanese housewares store... perfect for holding earrings, rings, etc. in the bathroom or bedroom!
view marie516's profile
MarenB that is exactly what I want to do minus the orange spraypaint. Did you have to have the mirror custom made?
view bemyescape's profile
Bemyescape; yes, I had it custom made. It didn't kost much either. I think I payed about $40 for it, but I live in Norway, so perhaps it's cheaper in the states. :)
view MarenB's profile