
I showed you my vamped up entrance hall yesterday:
It’s reeeeaalllly hard to get a good picture of a mirror!?! So apologies for the crap-ball pictures to follow.
I knew I wanted a large mirror for that wall….to open up the space and make the small area feel larger. But I didn’t want to spend a fortune on one, nor did I want to rip up the wall trying to hang a heavy mirror big enough to fill it. *that’s what she said* (Seriously, it’s like turrets!) I also like to create original things when possible. Here was my inspiration:
The answer was Ikea.
It adds a nice finishing touch. I couldn’t get a good close up of the nail, but it’s distressed brass.
So there it is…easy breezy! I have a fear of my DIYs coming out like a 7th grade craft project….so what do you think?
UPDATE: The mirror got another upgrade…check it out here.
Very nice touch! I love it!
I love the way the nailheads look and the doors are awesome !
are you kidding me?!?!?! you are seriously freaking me out with all your DIY projects!!!! I would never even attempt something like that….. I need to go to your "Cassie Wife/Mom/ridiculousy CRAFTY SCHOOL".
Your entry/foyer caught my eye over at Emily's blog and now I am hooked on your blog! What an excellent idea for a mirror (mind if I steal it?)
Now following and can't wait to have a good look around your blog:o)
Angex
Awesome!
I think it is going to be some bring old article, but it really compensated for ours time. I will posted a links to this post on my blog. I am sure ours visitor will think that very useful
I am about to tackle this for our master. I have my mirrors and frame . . just need the time! 🙂
I know this is an old post, but I just ran across your blog and I must say,the mirror is amazing.
I saw this in a magazine but in a wood frame and it was like 17th century french and I saved it in my pics to do someday too!
I'm so glad you linked to this in today's post. My sister has these same mirrors and I was trying to remember where I had seen this DIY. I am going to be doing this for her, for sure. One question, where did you buy the decorative nailheads? I'm also thinking of framing out the mirrors with wood and adding the nailheads. I'm excited about trying it.
Yesterday, I saw a similar mirror at Lowes, thought–I want that for above my fire place but it's two small. So I thought I am going to make one of my own. Read your comment at Honey We're home regarding cereal and thought this is my kind of girl.
Of course I had to check out your blog– so excited to see your mirror project!! 🙂
wow very nice and explained to eloquently as to not be intimidating. you are a brilliant individual!
I bought these and tried the exact same thing but my mirror is out of sync (wonky)
What have I done wrong?
I placed the tiles on top of each other to fit..
Hi Samantha…it’s possible your wall isn’t even. Perhaps trying something to level it out (similar to how you’d put a sugar packet under a wobbly restaurant table leg) 🙂 Hope this helps and good luck with your project!
Where have you been all my life? I’ve been looking all over the net for a DIY on this.
THANK YOU,
S.