In addition to the 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 mainly produced in standard configurations, but you can also purchase a designer item, but its cost will be quite high.
You can solve the issue yourself by making a frame for the mirror. with my own hands or decorate the existing one with improvised materials and personal imagination.
If you are a little tough with your imagination, you can always resort to the help of Internet 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 the room, making it visually larger than the actual dimensions, and the role stylish decoration interior.
You can decorate mirrors various materials available in sufficient quantities for everyone. And your irrepressible imagination and great desire will embody into reality any ideas for decorating mirrors, moreover, made with your own hands, which will make your creation truly invaluable and unique.
The main field for creativity in decorating mirrors is not the mirror surface, but its framing, i.e. frame. To decorate it, special knowledge or work experience is not needed at all, this process is quite accessible to everyone, the main thing is to have good taste and get creative with the design process.
To decorate the mirror frame, you can use: seashells, pieces broken glass or ceramics, tile fragments, paper, newspapers, jewelry items, the remains of a mosaic, bamboo sticks, tree twigs and much more.
Using shards of dishes
The decor of a mirror from fragments of broken dishes is easy to make with your own hands. Did your favorite cup or plate break? Do not rush to throw away the fragments, because they can be used to make a decoration for a mirror frame.
Tile the pieces with the appropriate tool. Prepare in advance the project of the future creation and the field for creativity.
Glue the mosaic components on top of the workpiece using ordinary glue, small beads and stones with mother-of-pearl will not be superfluous, in addition, other details can be used 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 with shells
It is as easy as shelling pears to decorate a mirror frame with glue, acrylic-based paints and enough a variety of seashells. Prepare the surface of the frame in advance, clean it from dust and dirt. Apply glue on top of it and lay the prepared shells in a planned order.
Straight lines, wavy, in the form of circles or bends, and other configurations will look beautiful. Let the composition dry for a while, then cover acrylic paint or secure with varnish.
Decorating with stones
The frame, decorated with stones, looks quite expensive and stylish. When using glass drops, do not forget that they are quite massive, which means it is worth leaving the space around them free. Do not combine stones of different types and textures.
For decor perfect choice will become: pebbles smaller than average, glass in the form of a drop, crystal elements, artificial or natural stones, rhinestones and other materials. Use special transparent glue as an attachment.
We decorate the wall with mirrors according to the rules
In order not to spoil the wall with future creations, and to make the decor of the mirrors on the wall successfully, you must follow certain simple rules:
- give preference to mirrors of the same dimension, it is better to use products no larger than average;
- products non-standard forms usually not framed;
- round or square mirrors should be decorated with a beautiful frame;
- a composition of the same type of mirror frames will look solid, regardless of the size of the mirrors;
- use no more than 5 mirrors in the composition with a spectacular and stylish frame, otherwise break the harmony;
- a win-win option would be to use mirror frames, which are ideally combined with the entire style of the interior design of the room.
Photo of mirror decor
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Designers of all times have vied with each other that a mirror wall is a way to visually enlarge small space... Indeed, this innocent "deception" for many decades served only for this purpose - people simply put a cast reflective canvas on a piece of the wall of the living room, hallway or bathroom. Today, technologies allow owners of apartments and houses to create their own designs and realize their wildest fantasies.
A modern mirror wall in the interior is produced not only as a solid canvas, but also as a tile, mosaic, panels, panels and even wallpaper-film. The most popular are decorative elements - stickers (mirror stickers) and interesting ideas such as mirror clocks or figures. Photos of designer decor are simply striking in the breadth of imagination and options for execution. But how not to get lost in all the diversity and choose a suitable decorative element? Designers give a few useful tips when decorating, how to correctly correlate the mirror and the type of room without making typical mistakes.
Mirrors and rooms
- In the living room . If you put a cast mirrored wall, wallpaper-film with a mirror or panel effect in the living room, you will probably feel dizzy or there will be some disorientation in space (psychologists have noted such moments more than once). It is better to leave this method for the hallway or bathroom, in the living room it is only suitable for filling niches, or using the canvas as a false window. It also does not make sense to lay out the wall with tiles, and mosaic will not work. The best option there will be a mirror panel or fancy stickers. If you, nevertheless, want large mirrors in the living room, the designers suggest using a funny solution - to place a large, simple drawing on the wall and paste over it with a mirror film, cut off the excess and hide it under decorative trim by edging. A large mirror clock looks especially beautiful in the living room.
- In the hall. Hallway design just assumes the maximum area of mirror panels, film or canvas. But this does not mean that all walls should be a solid mirror; the psyche can specifically react to such a decision. In order not to be visually disoriented in space, many owners lay out the hallway wall with tiles.
- In the bathroom. As in the hallway, one of the walls in the bathroom can be easily made mirrored. And it doesn't matter at all - these will be panels, large mirror or a film, the main thing is that the surface does not deteriorate from moisture and is resistant to its effects. And yet, the most popular option for the bathroom was and will be mirror tiles, plain or mosaic.
- V . Unlike the living room, a design in a bedroom with mirrored panels or cast film attached to the wall as wallpaper is considered not only appropriate, but can also add some piquant moments to family life... However, even here you can show more imagination, for example, stick a series of heart-shaped stickers or a large custom-made sticker - a picture. mirror clock or panels. Photos of decorative elements in the design of the bedroom today truly amaze with the variety.
- On the kitchen . Unlike a hallway, bathroom, or bedroom, the kitchen shouldn't be big wall from mirror panels, film or large tiles, in the photo of kitchens, it is more often not a wall - a mirror, but a partial decoration decorative elements... Here we use dangerous objects such as knives, or we interact with high temperatures while cooking on the stove. With a large mirrored wall, involuntary disorientation in space can occur, and there is a high probability of injury or burns, especially if panels or large tiles are in the field of view. In the kitchen better fit a design that includes decorative moments: a panel, a sticker - a sticker (it can be either one large or several small ones), or small pieces of a tile - a mosaic.
The number of mirrors in each house is different, but it is impossible to imagine a situation without them at all. The functionality of this piece of furniture is beyond doubt.
But in terms of aesthetics, not all mirrors look as good as possible. Therefore, if the house has a mirror in old frame or without it, it is worth trying to fix it. We share simple but effective ideas for transforming a mirror.
1.In a ceramic environment
If repairs are planned in the bathroom, then the mirror can be mounted directly into ceramic tiles... Attach it to the wall with a suitable glue, then proceed with the tiles or mosaics.
2.With memories of summer
Use small river or sea pebbles to decorate the mirror. It can be glued directly to the mirror with silicone glue. If this option does not work, cut out thick cardboard the base on which the mirror is glued, and the upper part with a hole for it. Glue the upper part with stones, and then glue both parts together.
3.Original plastic frame
Conventional disposable plastic spoons become excellent material for decorating a mirror with your own hands. To make the frame look even more effective, we recommend covering them with acrylic paints.
4.For the most economical
The frame for the mirror, which can be made in just a matter of minutes, is made from ordinary wooden clothespins. They can be pre-painted. Just clip the clothespins to the mirror.
5 in stained glass style
A similar mirror reminiscent of stained glass techniques, easy to do by yourself. To draw dark lines on its surface, use special paint for glass or black tape.
6 futuristic mirrors from the future
A single base can be used to fix multiple mirrors. For example, a wooden one. Just glue the mirrors with silicone glue.
7 return to nature
Short branches will be an excellent material for decorating mirrors, especially if you paint them in bright color... They can be glued directly to the perimeter of the mirror or to the frame.
8 nautical style
The frame for the mirror, made of thick rope, will perfectly fit into the interior in nautical style... Additionally, it can be decorated with shells or pebbles.
9 spring is coming
Artificial flowers will help create a delicate frame for the mirror. Also, the composition can be supplemented with green leaves and fruits. Everything you need for such a mirror decor with your own hands can be purchased at a floristry store.
10 beads and shells
The combination of beads and shells in the mirror decor creates an unforgettable effect. Such an interior detail will look harmonious in the room of a beautiful lady of any age.
11.A new look at the familiar tree
To make such a wooden frame, you will need a thick branch. It will need to be cut into thin sections, which are then used as decoration.
12.Available paper decor
The most affordable and democratic option for DIY mirror decor is the use of paper strips. Glue strips of paper to the cardboard base, and on top of them is a mirror.
13 kitchen decor
Cutlery that has not been used for a long time will become an unusual material for mirror decoration. A conventional plate can be used as the basis for this composition. Both the mirror and the cutlery are glued to it.
14.Mirror for needlewomen
Those who are fond of sewing or embroidery will definitely like a mirror decorated with spools of thread. Just glue the colored coils around the perimeter of the mirror.
15 bright frame from old magazines
Read magazines can be useful when decorating a mirror. Cut the page into two or three pieces, and roll each piece into a tube. All that remains is to glue the paper tubes to the mirror or frame.
16 new life of an old t-shirt
Cut the jersey T-shirt into several fairly wide strips and braid them into a braid. Then glue it around the perimeter of the mirror, leaving the edges free, and hang it on the wall.
17 edible decor
Fruits of legumes, cereals, pasta can be made an unusual material for decorating a mirror with your own hands. Apply a generous layer of glue to the flat frame and sprinkle edible decor on top of it. After drying, we recommend covering the decorative composition acrylic varnish.
18.Useful Buttons
Mirrors for the most athletic.
Old rackets can also act as mirror frames. Finding a ready-made suitable mirror can be problematic. But you can cut the appropriate size and shape in a workshop that specializes in working with glass.
20.More shine
Decorative glass pebbles are used to decorate a regular frame. You can buy them at stores that specialize in selling pet supplies. They are most commonly used to decorate aquariums.
Like most other furnishings, it has multiple tasks. Firstly, before leaving the house, it is advisable to evaluate not only the contents of the purse, but also your own appearance: what if something was forgotten? Secondly, a mirror is the easiest way to increase the illumination of a small and often closed room, and without spending a single extra kW. Thirdly, one should not discount the ability of the mirror surface to visually expand the room.
Even a cursory glance fashionable interiors gives a clear understanding: large mirrors are in fashion. The rectangular socket, in which the reflection of a face and a tie can hardly fit, is no longer satisfied with anyone. The mirror should be as large as possible.
- Floor mounted mirror - this option came from where everything that should be fixed to the wall - paintings, photos, and even shelves in some cases, is installed on the floor and leaned against the wall. Now this technique is popular in all styles: especially in its modern processing, modernism, minimalism, Scandinavian and so on.
The height of the mirror must be large enough to reflect the person. At the same time, a model with a large width still retains the shape of an upwardly elongated rectangle. The frame design determines the style. So, for loft and classics it is strict wooden frame without any decorations, for Art Nouveau - patterned, for neo-baroque - edging with a pair of "carved" rosettes, covered with silver paint.
- Floor-mounted mobile is a mirror in a frame, but installed on its own frame support. The larger the mirror, the better, but at large sizes it is desirable to abandon the peculiarity of this solution: the traditional design assumes the ability of the mirror to rotate. This variant comes from rustic styles and looks most harmonious in interiors, or ethno. The shape of the mirror is rectangular or oval. With such a value, a complex configuration is best avoided.
- Mirror wall - if the hallway is small and it is not possible to place a floor model, then the entire wall can serve as a mirror. The solution is popular in large halls, but in small halls it effectively solves the third function - visually expanding the space. In this case, the wall of the wardrobe can also act as a wall, and swing door, and the wall itself. Mirrors of this size are most often decorated, while trying to ensure that the decorative elements divide the surface into vertical elements.
- Another way is to divide into rhombuses, as if the mirror were composed of several fragments. The size is selected based on the area of the hallway: the smaller it is, the more rhombic figures should be in area. Borders can be drawn in an elementary way or highlighted with pasted ones.
- Another trend is characteristic of minimalist styles - horizontal mirrors. They are rather narrow horizontally. Frames are strict or absent. The need to see the reflection at least half is solved in a peculiar way: 2–3 narrow mirrors placed on the wall one above the other.
The most promising options for manual design are mirrored walls and sash. Mobile floorboards are rarely decorated.
This video contains photos with all sorts of techniques for decorating and designing mirrors for the hallway with your own hands:
Hallway mirror design and many photos
The most in a simple way design change is the decoration of the frame. Moreover, the matter is not limited to changing the color: you can give it a different shape, you can change the texture, you can paste over it with a variety of objects - from buttons and rhinestones to fur pom-poms and tree branches.
It is somewhat more difficult, but also much more interesting, to decorate the mirror surface itself. There are also an inconceivable number of ways.
The following video will tell you how to make an unusual mirror for the corridor from ... buckwheat and keys:
Patterns
For painting on a mirror surface, stained glass and acrylic paints are used. Both types adhere well to the glass surface, do not spread and retain their color brightness for a long time. The first option is more often used to create stained-glass windows, but the second one is painted on the surface. Flowers, butterflies, human images, floral or abstract designs - whatever.
Of course, with artistic talent and the ability to handle a brush, decorating turns into a pleasant pastime. But if the watercolor brush was last used in a fifth grade drawing lesson, you should use a stencil.
In fact, this is a pattern that is cut out of paper. Then the piece is laid on a mirror surface and the slots are filled with paint. The resulting image can be either one- or multi-color.
More experienced craftswomen can use more sophisticated techniques, for example, spot painting.
- For this, the edges - a frame or area, are painted with dark acrylic paint. The layer should be thick, so the staining is repeated 5-6 times.
- Light paint is not used, as it does not create a contrast with the mirror surface, and the pattern will partially merge.
- The paint layer is opened twice with varnish.
- Then the paint is cut with a scalpel, forming an ornament. You can make a stencil with floral pattern and cut with it - along the contour of each hole. Coating strips do not always come off easily, so cut carefully. The edges are trimmed with a scalpel.
- Then, on the edge of the ornament, the contour and on the layer of paint, dots are applied - drops of silver and mother-of-pearl stained glass contour, for example. Large and small dots draw the middle of the color, the outlines of the petals, dew on the leaves, and so on - it all depends on your own imagination.
The base layer may not be one-color, but include several shades. Then the painting will be brighter and more colorful.
Photo of patterns on the mirrors in the hallway
Stained glass
Stained-glass windows are somewhat different from ordinary painting: each element of the drawing is outlined here with a contour. The latter imitates the metal outline, which in real stained-glass windows holds the colored glass elements together. When painting, a special paint is used for this - a contour. Its color imitates metal - black, gold, silver.
- At the first stage, a drawing is created. On a thin sheet of paper or even old paper wallpaper appropriate size, draw an ornament or image. The drawing must be in real scale.
- Then, copy paper is placed on the surface of the mirror - all or a section, and a sheet with the image is fixed on top. The drawing is pushed through. An ornament imprint is obtained on the mirror surface.
- The outlines are outlined with the selected contour and left to dry - for a day or overnight.
- Each element is filled with paint of the selected color.
The paints can be mixed and thinned to achieve the desired shade. You can emphasize individual contours using the point technique.
Photos of stained glass windows and drawings on mirrors in the hallway
Stained glass on gold 
Flowers 
Flowers 
Irises 
Fishes 
Lily 
Palm trees 
Roses 
Rhombuses 
Grape
Matte pattern
Matting is one of the most popular methods for decorating mirror doors or large mirrors... But if in production they use processing with abrasive particles and are quite complex, then at home they use a special abrasive paste. It acts somewhat differently, in fact, it is an etching of the mirror, but it can create a matte surface.
- First, a sketch is created: they draw an image or transfer the finished image to a sheet of self-adhesive paper.
- Then the stencil is glued to the mirror. To do this, the sketch is fixed on one side with tape, and on the other, a part of the substrate is carefully trimmed. The sticky end of the paper is fixed to the edge of the mirror and continues to gently remove the backing as it is removed, pressing the paper against the surface.
- The glued pattern is pressed several times with a roller so that the paper lies tightly, without bubbles and wrinkles. Then remove the mounting film from the stencil.
- Everything open spaces that should remain shiny, cover with waterproof paper, plastic wrap or something similar.
- The matting paste is first applied in fragments to the paper, next to the slots in the stencil, and then quickly spread with a spatula over the pattern.
- After 15 minutes, the dried paste is removed and collected in a container - it is used more than once. Rinse the mirror with water and remove the stencil.
The video below will tell you how to arrange a mirror in the hallway with your own hands using matting and stencils:
Drywall
From drywall, you can almost single-handedly create and interior partition, and an arch, and a tiered ceiling. One of the options for its use - plasterboard niches with mirrors.
In the hallway they form different ways: the reason, of course, is the size of this room.
- Niche in the partition - appears when one of the interior walls replace with a much lighter and thinner partition. To make the structure even more airy, niches are formed in it. Traditionally, the latter are used for shelves or lamps. However, with no less success, a mirror can be placed in a niche.
If the mirror is the only one, its size should be impressive, but at the same time it should not reach the floor or ceiling - the feeling of a volumetric frame should remain. You can do otherwise: fill several niches with mirrors, alternating them with through niches in a certain order. The effect can be emphasized by installing lighting in niches.
- At small area the hallway implements a paradoxical option: they perform a volumetric structure of plasterboard in the form of an incorrect geometric shape, but always elongated in height. The mirror is long and rather narrow, fixed on the box. Such an element visually removes the rest, most of the wall, making the hall more voluminous than it really is.
- Plasterboard box around the mirror is popular in minimalist styles. Mount it the usual way- a frame is made of a metal profile and sheathed with sheets, and a mirror is fixed inside the resulting niche. Backlighting is a must, even if the niche is not deep.
In all cases plasterboard construction acts as architectural element and is not additionally decorated. If you wish, you can decorate the mirror surface with painting.
Mirror in a plasterboard niche
Decorating the mirror so that it becomes a real decoration of the hallway is not only a feasible task, but also very pleasant. With the help of paints, paste, pieces of colored glass and beads, you can turn a mirror surface into a real small miracle, a fairy tale from childhood. And it's easy to do.