Currently, a mirror is an integral attribute of any living room, the purpose of which is not only to admire your reflection. The mirror is also important element decor and decoration of any interior. Often, industrial mirrors cannot fully emphasize the individuality of a room’s design. And this is where hand-made mirrors come to the rescue.

Naturally, if we talk about the decor of an old mirror that we personally designed, we should not mean a forged frame or a frame made, for example, from mahogany. There are many ideas for decorating mirrors using readily available and relatively cheap materials that will allow you to do it yourself make an original decorative element.

IN modern house or apartment, almost every room is equipped with mirrors: hallway, bathroom, bedroom or children's room. Depending on the location in the house, the purpose of mirrors may be different, but they are united by the fact that modern man simply cannot imagine life without a mirror. This household item should also be in the living room, although many people believe that this is not the case.

If the room is spacious enough, the absence of a mirror in it can of course be justified, but the presence of this household item in small spaces can visually expand the space of the room.

Room decor with an unusual mirror

Do you like this sun frame for the mirror? A detailed lesson in this article -.

You can also make these 3 very stylish mirrors with your own hands - follow the link for a detailed master class -.

At first glance, it seems that all mirrors are similar to each other. You can avoid this by decorating the mirror yourself. Let us next consider the most common decoration options.

The decision to equip the walls of a room with mirrors often leads to problems caused by the need to purchase a product of a certain size, shape and design so that it harmonizes with the interior of a particular room. Decorating mirrors with your own hands helps solve this problem.

It should be noted that this work will require not so much mastery and skills in a certain area, but rather the presence of a developed imagination and good taste, as well as creative approach to the point.

Wall decoration with small mirrors

Unusual shape or frame for a mirror - great solution for an empty wall in a room

These shaped mirrors are easy to make yourself - you need to choose a shape and order cutting

Composition of 16 mirrors

A feather-shaped mirror is an excellent solution for a relaxation area

7 rules for decorating interior mirrors

When using mirrors as a decorative element, you must follow the following rules:

1. It is better to select products of the same size, preference given to small and medium mirrors.
2. If the mirror object has an irregular shape and should not be placed in a frame.
3. It is recommended to enclose round or square mirrors in a beautiful frame.
4. To make the composition look like a single whole, it is best choose frames of the same type.
5. The most important thing is to use the same frames for different sized products.
6. When creating a composition of mirrors on the wall, you need to try not to create excessive clutter - sometimes in order to create a harmonious image, 5 mirrors with spectacular frames are enough.
7. The frames look great and match the decor of the room as a whole.

ADVICE! For example, a frame made of wood goes perfectly with a wooden table. In general, as professional designers say, the design that is made with your own hands using imagination and a creative approach will look impressive.

Mirrors are capable of visual expansion space small rooms(for example, in “Khrushchev” buildings), but often this will require more than one mirror.

• Three, six, or even ten products various forms and sizes will allow you to achieve desired result. In the interior, made in classic style, for such mirrors, volumetric frames made of stucco are suitable.
• Modern trends in room design are ideally complemented by narrow mirror frames of various geometric shapes, sometimes with patterns on the surface.
• When using lamp lighting, a bright reflection in the mirrors will contribute to the visual expansion of the space.

Large mirrors for the living room

You can order the production of “crooked” mirrors and place them on one of the walls (in the form of applications or one size in the shape of a square).

Light walls can be perfectly decorated with mirrors of varying shapes and sizes. Such a “row of windows” will enliven the room and brighten it even more.

Mirror over the fireplace

A beautiful large mirror ideally placed above a sofa, table or fireplace. However, combining this household item with other mirrors should be avoided.

DIY wooden frame for a mirror

Wood looks great in almost any interior. It is very popular and time-tested natural material. Wood products have excellent performance characteristics and attractive appearance. That's why wood is ideal for use in homemade mirror decoration. Household items square or rectangular shape are well framed by ordinary wooden borders, but you can and should experiment with round and oval mirrors.

Mirror sun made of branches

It will look original for any interior called the mirror-sun. It is made using blocks or branches of wood, a plywood frame, a primer, special glue, aerosol, sandpaper, and a glue gun.

How to make a sun mirror:

1. To begin with, twigs are glued with wedges along the entire perimeter of the frame, alternating long and short, so that it looks like rays from the sun.
2. Each block is necessary hold for 15-20 seconds, so that it sticks well.
3. After waiting for the glue to dry, you need to sandpaper remove the remains, and then apply primer and leave for 1 hour.
4. Then you need to cover the frame with paint or varnish.

Decor with dry branches

Twigs can be replaced wooden clothespins. So, a few minutes - and the decorative sun frame is ready!

Mirror frame made of clothespins

Paper decor

Round and small mirrors can be decorated, using egg cartons. This solution is very original and requires absolutely low costs. It will be necessary to cut out each individual cell, glue the flower and paste it over the mirror.

Mirror frame made from egg packaging

DIY bathroom mirror decor

Decorating an object means achieving form and color range, in harmony with the style in which the interior of the room is made, as well as with its purpose. When decorating a mirror in a bathroom, you must ensure resistance to moisture and strong fixation of decorative elements.

Decor of an old mirror in the bathroom - acrylic painting

How to decorate an old mirror in the bathroom:

1. First you need remove the previous coating from the frame surface. To delete old paint use paint remover - it is not expensive and can be found in any building materials store.
2. Then priming occurs in order to prepare the base for the glue.
3. After this, glue must be applied to the places where beads or shells will be attached. Decoration can be done in random order.

The original design idea is a frame made of metal rulers, which are also arranged in the shape of a sun.

Mirror frame made of metal rulers

The standard rule for decorating walls with mirrors is: if the products are voluminous, then there should be few of them. For example, to decorate a large mirror, you can glue it to it toy cars, painting them on top. One product decorated in this way is quite enough for the room.

Original mirror frame from old toys

By imagining and using ordinary objects found in at the moment at hand, it is possible to decorate the mirror so that it looks unique and at the same time retains a piece of the invested soul and warmth.

Also, a backlit mirror looks very trendy in the bathroom - it’s very easy to make with your own hands. Here's the detailed one.

Mirror decor with shells

Before starting work, make a pattern of shells by placing them on the surface to be decorated. The composition may or may not have symmetry. Use your imagination as much as possible when creating a drawing.

1. To avoid contamination of the mirror glass, it must be sealed. masking tape. After this, you can start gluing the shells onto the frame. For the glue to dry completely you need to wait for several hours.
2. After making sure the glue has hardened, start painting the frame.
3. Painting is done in several layers, which are applied every 20 minutes in order to give them the opportunity to dry slightly.
4. The layers are carefully applied so that they are as thin as possible.

This design of a mirror using shells will decorate any room, the interior of which is made in the “classic” style.

You can also make decorative candlesticks from shells - detailed lesson:.

Mosaic mirror decor

To decorate a bathroom mirror yourself, you can use glass or ceramic mosaics.

Bathroom mirror with mosaic tiles

If you want to make such a mirror yourself, here is a detailed one

Frame decorated with sequins

This original mirror for the bathroom you can do it yourself by simply ordering shaped cutting of mirrors

Decor of a round mirror with a frame made of pipes: Master class

Very stylish and modern frame For decoration, a round mirror can be made from ordinary polypropylene pipes for water supply.

Frame for a round mirror made of pipes

To do this you will need:

• plastic pipe;
• electric saw;
• skin;
• glue gun

Assembly technology

Step 1

• We cut the rings with great care. Moreover, they must have the same width, otherwise finished product will look sloppy.
• Therefore, a miter saw with fine teeth is ideal.

If you don’t have such a saw, you can use a miter box.

Let's take it polypropylene pipes for water supply - you can choose any diameter at your discretion

Step 2

• Just before gluing, cuts on each ring processed using fine sandpaper, to avoid the occurrence of burrs.
• Since our task is to produce an accessory that has a beautiful appearance, every little detail should look neat.

We lay out the rings in any shape you like

Step 3

• Rings fastened with a glue gun, which will provide discreet fastening. Gluing of rings can occur in different ways; a different method may be used than in the photo.
• The form of the composition can be both square and oval. It is recommended to make it in the shape of a mirror.

We glue the rings together with a gun

Step 4

The mirror is also glued to the rings with a glue gun exactly in the middle. It should be noted that all elements must be cleaned of dust particles and degreased before gluing. You can hang the finished product on the wall using the rings.

So, you can make a product that combines 2 or 3 mirrors, and to give a greater effect it can be supplemented with a glass vase or table.

Master class: Mirror with lace

A frame made of paper lace looks very unusual and homey. It can be purchased at any store that sells disposable tableware.

We need:

• Paper lace for cake.
• Double sided tape.
• Round mirror.
• Covering paper.
• Aerosol paint.
• Scissors.

Technology step by step

Step 1

Take some cake paper lace and spray paint it. Dry well for 1-2 hours.

Paint the lace with spray paint

Step 2

Cover the back of the mirror with double-sided tape. Then cut off the protruding end of the tape.

Apply double-sided tape to the mirror

Trim the excess tape along the contour

Filming protective film

Step 3

Remove the protective film and place the mirror on the previously painted paper lace and press well.

Let's do external fastening for mirror

Place a mirror in the center of the lace and press the tape well

Hanging a mirror on the wall

The final touch remains, attaching it to the wall.

These frames look especially beautiful if there are several of them!

Master class: Mirror decor with petals

The frame for the mirror can be decorated with artificial petals; they are usually sold in bags in goods for decoration.

Mirror decor with petals

For this we use:

• Petals of artificial silk flowers.
• Glue gun.
• Round mirror (or oval).
• Aerosol paint (any color).

Work order

1. We paint the frame white.
2. Starting at the outer edge, use a hot glue gun to glue on the petals.
3. And so we lay the petals row by row.
4. We insert the mirror into the frame. Your amazing mirror is ready!

Row by row, hot glue the petals in a circle.

Finished mirror with petals

Master class: Mirror decor with gold leaf

An unusual and modern mirror will be created if its edges are decorated with gold leaf. If you don’t find it, you can take regular thin foil.

Mirror decor with gold leaf

We need:

• Glue gun.
• Mirror of any shape.
• Foil or gold leaf

Decor technology

• Take the foil and tear it into different shapes.
• Using a glue gun, glue the edges of the mirror with pieces of foil or gold leaf, placing them tightly on top of each other.
• Let dry for 1-2 hours.

Glue the foil onto the mirror with a glue gun

There are no limits to your imagination, even if it’s decorating a mirror! After all, today creative people are coming up with new ideas that make it possible to get quite interesting, unusual combinations of mirrors with materials that are always at hand. As a matter of fact, what makes them surprising is that they make it very easy and simple to decorate a mirror with your own hands. You just need to know what materials to use and how to get something more than just handmade a quick fix, but a really neat, beautiful and stylish mirror accessory. Which is pleasant to look at not only for yourself, but also so that you won’t be ashamed to show it to guests, friends and just acquaintances.

In this article we will show you new ideas on how you can decorate a mirror with your own hands.

DIY mirror decor - circle in circles

A creative approach to business can be an excellent tool in getting very stylish accessory. We called this idea “Circle in Circles” because the round mirror is framed by several dozen white plastic rings.

DIY mirror decor photo

And these rings are obtained from ordinary plastic pipe. The only difficulty of the process is that you need to cut the rings very carefully. They must be the same width, otherwise the product will not turn out neat. For this it is better to use electric saw“trimming” with a disk with fine teeth. If you don't have one, you can use a miter box.

A glue gun is used to fasten the rings; it can be used to glue all the rings together almost imperceptibly. But before that, the sections of each ring need to be treated with fine sandpaper to remove all burrs. After all, we are making a beautiful accessory, so everything in it must be neat.

The rings can be glued together in any way, not necessarily as in the photo, the composition can be either square or oval shape. It is recommended to do it in accordance with the shape of the mirror.

The mirror itself is glued onto the rings and also with a glue gun exactly in the middle. All parts to be glued must first be cleaned of dust; they can also be degreased. You can hang the product on the wall directly on the rings.

In this way, you can make a composition of two or three mirrors, and so that it does not look lonely, you can “support” it, for example glass vases or a white table, like the author’s.

Mirror frame made from disposable spoons

The idea may not be new, but it deserves attention. Because the result is quite good. You will need a lot of disposable spoons for the job. The author used 288 pieces for the project. The quantity may be less depending on the size of the mirror and the frame itself. But remember, the product must be self-sufficient and neat, otherwise how can you show it off to your guests!

You will also need:

• Cardboard or MDF sheet 5-8 mm thick
• Glue gun
• Paint and brushes

First of all, you need to cut a circle out of a sheet of cardboard required diameter, it will be the base, the spoons will rest on it. Inside the circle, in the center, another circle is cut out slightly larger diameter mirrors Markings are made on the resulting cardboard ring to fix the first row of spoons (draw a circle with a pencil indented from the edge 1 cm).

The most difficult stage in the work is gluing the cups together. The work is dreary and long, it does not tolerate fuss and haste. You should start from the outer circle according to the markings. The last, inner row, is glued not to the cardboard, but to the previous row, so that 2-3 cm of the cups hang down.

The photo below was taken just before this stage.

When all the spoons are fixed and the glue has dried, we begin painting. The author of the idea painted the 4 inner ones from 7 rows. Any color can be used depending on the idea. In our situation, the master created the image of a chrysanthemum flower, which he did quite well by selecting desired color and shapes.

Another reason the composition should be painted is to hide the cheap shine of the plastic. But first it needs to be treated with a primer so that the paint adheres better and does not form smudges. Acrylic paint was used for painting.

Important point: the back hanging side of the inner row of spoons is also painted, because the mirror will be glued to it. If this is not done, the mirror will reflect it.

When the paint is completely dry, the mirror is fixed to the frame using the same gun. And a rope is glued to it or cardboard, and it is with it that the product is hung from the wall

This is what will come of it!

Making a mirror with your own hands

Below we offer a few more ideas on how to make mirror decor with your own hands from scrap materials. The ideas are interesting and creative, but some of them are a little expensive. But for the sake of the exclusive fulfilled on our own You can spend a little. In addition, you will have something to be proud of and show off to your guests. Many who have honed their skills even make money from it.

DIY mirror decor photo library

Frame made of pencils

Mirror frame made of multi-colored mosaic

Mirror frame made from an egg carton

The idea is completely unique, low-cost and very interesting, it can be easily implemented with my own hands. You only need to buy a couple dozen eggs!

DIY mirror decor photo

A mirror is a must-have item home interior, almost no room can do without it. In addition to the need to see our reflection in the mirror every day, we actively use mirrors to decorate and create a certain style.

IN lately the mirror is actively used as a decorative item; varied, sometimes bizarre, shapes or framed in original frame, it brings an element of exclusivity to the interior and emphasizes the creative character of its owners.

You can make a unique thing out of a simple mirror with your own hands, using your imagination and bringing your own unique ideas to life.

As an example, we offer three options for decorating a mirror to convince you how amazingly simple and interesting it is to decorate a mirror, what an exciting creative process it is, and what a magnificent result it turns out.

Option one: cereal

Yes, don’t be surprised, it’s cereals - rice, millet, pearl barley, buckwheat. The main thing is that it is coarse-grained; the grains of the cereal should ultimately resemble beads.

We stick masking tape along the outer edge of the mirror, forming a frame. The next inner layer of the frame is double sided tape, and again masking tape. The result is a triple frame. We place the cereal on double-sided tape, level it with our hands, press it tightly to the tape, trying to get a frame of uniform thickness, which we cover with gold spray. We remove the masking tape and get a three-dimensional frame, as if made of identical gold beads. You can glue some beads or bugles along the outer and inner edges of the resulting frame; in color they should be combined with gold, complementing or shading it. A glamorous mirror is ready to decorate your interior.

Option two: dry twigs

You can pick up dry twigs of different sizes under the trees in your yard. Glue a mirror onto a thin sheet of plywood using “liquid nails.” The size of the plywood should be larger than the mirror; the result is a plywood frame on which to lay out and glue tree branches. Prime the branches and paint them with plain paint. You can glue dried flowers, an artificial butterfly or dragonfly between the branches. Another exclusive, made by yourself, will delight you with its simplicity and originality.

Option three: lace

Well, it's very simple. Any lace napkins, you can even use a paper napkin from under the cake. Place the napkin on the mirror, secure it and cover it with “persistent frost” aerosol. If you want to get only a pattern of thin lace, then you need to cover the outer edges of the napkin with paper, otherwise you will unwittingly cover part of the mirror around the napkin with the aerosol. In this case, the mirror will have a frosty frame with a lace pattern along the inner edge - also very beautiful.

What other materials are used to decorate mirrors?

This could be pasta, coffee beans, corks, buttons, beads, shells, stained glass paints and a huge number of design options for mirrors and mirror frames, the main thing is to approach this matter creatively and boldly, and you will get a great result that will constantly delight you and surprise your guests.

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In addition to its functional mission, the mirror serves decorative decoration the entire interior of the room, regardless of its purpose. Basically, mirrors are purchased ready-made, and the products offered are produced mainly in standard configurations, but you can also purchase designer item, however, its cost will be quite high.

You can solve the issue yourself by making a frame for the mirror with your own hands, or decorate an existing one using scrap materials and personal imagination.

If your imagination is a little tight, you can always resort to online resources, where you can see many photos with mirror decor options.

Mirror decorating ideas

Perhaps almost everyone knows amazing property mirrors – expanding the space of a room, making it visually larger than its actual size, and the role stylish decoration interior

You can decorate mirrors various materials, available in sufficient quantities for everyone. And your indefatigable imagination and great desire will bring any ideas for decorating mirrors into reality, moreover, made with your own hands, which will make your creation truly priceless and unique.

The main field for creativity in decorating mirrors is not mirror surface, and its framing, i.e. frame. To decorate it, you don’t need any special knowledge or work experience; this process is quite accessible to everyone, the main thing is to have good taste and a creative approach to the design process.

To decorate the mirror frame you can use: seashells, pieces broken glass or ceramics, tile fragments, paper, newspapers, elements of jewelry, mosaic remains, bamboo sticks, tree branches and much more.

Using broken glassware

You can easily make mirror decor from broken glassware with your own hands. Did your favorite cup or plate break? Don’t rush to throw away the fragments, because you can use them to make decorations for a mirror frame.

Cut the mosaic pieces using the appropriate tool. Prepare in advance a project for your future creation and a field for creativity.

Glue the mosaic components on top of the workpiece using regular glue; small beads and pebbles with mother-of-pearl will not be superfluous; in addition, you can use other details at your discretion. At the end of the process, it is necessary to grout the frame surface and wipe it with a soft cloth.

Decor using shells

Decorating a mirror frame using shells couldn’t be easier if you have glue, acrylic-based paints and a sufficient number of different shells on hand. Prepare the surface of the frame in advance, clean it from dust and dirt. Apply glue on top of it and place the prepared shells in the intended order.

Straight lines, wavy lines, in the form of circles or bends, and other configurations will look beautiful. Let the composition dry for some time, then cover acrylic paint or seal with varnish.

Decorating with stones

A frame decorated with stones looks quite expensive and stylish. When using glass drops, do not forget that they are quite massive, which means you should leave some space around them free. Do not combine stones of different types and textures.

For decoration, the ideal choice would be: smaller-than-average pebbles, drop-shaped glass, crystal elements, artificial or natural stones, rhinestones and other materials. Use special transparent glue to secure it.

We decorate the wall with mirrors according to the rules

In order not to spoil the wall with future creations, and to successfully decorate the mirrors on the wall, you must follow certain simple rules:

• give preference to mirrors of one size; it is better to use products no larger than average;
• products of non-standard shapes, as a rule, are not placed in frames;
• round or square mirrors should be decorated with a beautiful frame;
• a composition of the same type of mirror frames will look seamless, regardless of the size of the mirrors;
• use no more than 5 mirrors with a spectacular and stylish frame in the composition, otherwise you will disrupt the harmony;
• A win-win option would be to use mirror frames that fit perfectly with the entire style of the interior design of the room.

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