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Mirror frame DIY.. Yay or nay?

13 years ago
Hi! I am doing a quick surprise powder room makeover for my inlaws on a really limited budget and wanted to do a spa theme. They have a huge mirror above the vanity and instead of doing a wood frame I am thinking of putting up grey floor tiles to frame the mirror (cost would be $20 total!)... I am attaching pics of a partially and hastily done example in my own bathroom.. For their wall paint color I was thinking of going with a sage green. Please tell me what you guys think of the mirror frame.. Spa like or silly? Thanks!!!

Comments (40)

  • 13 years ago
    Definite yay! Very creative.
  • 13 years ago
    I like it!
  • 13 years ago
    Love that! What a great idea.
  • 13 years ago
    That's a great idea. If you have any extra cash I would change out the vanity lights, if they are outdated. The sage green walls would be very calming
  • 13 years ago
    love it!
  • 13 years ago
    Na I like it better with out
  • 13 years ago
    I think it is such a great idea. Are you putting them on the mirror or around? I want to see after pictures please. About the wall color, try to go with a color she has going on in her house already. You can do greens, blues or tan for a spa look.
  • 13 years ago
    I think you are a genius. The frame looks really good. I makes the mirror more intentional and will make the room look more put together. The green is also a great idea. Just make sure to get a color that looks a bit lighter as a chip that what you really want, as lighting in bathrooms are never great. Nice job!
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    The frame looks great, and for $20 you can't really go wrong.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Great idea!
  • 13 years ago
    Great idea!! BUT...be careful of the weight. Make sure the mirror is very securely attached at the top.
  • 13 years ago
    Headed to Lowes tomorrow to get me some tiles. I LOVE this!!! How original.
  • 13 years ago
    I love green but it is not the best color for anyone's skin tone. Having said that, I'm probably painting my own bath green. Just thought you might want to know.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Love it! It looks great
  • 13 years ago
    use a thicker strip
  • 13 years ago
    I like it!
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    It works with mosaic for sure but not floor tiles.
  • 13 years ago
    Thanks for your feedback everyone! Will definitely post after pics! For those of you that asked, I used double sided tape (I used the 5 lb one which is super strong).. Tape goes right on the mirror and the tile sticks right on top.. You can cut the tape to how broad your 'frame' will be before sticking it on. No adhesive necessary! The best part is, the tile and tape come right off without any damage to the mirror so you can change it up or remove it down the line. Thanks for the color recs.. Will go with a light calming sage green to add color while keeping an earthy feel to the room. Thanks again!
  • 13 years ago
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    love the idea!! the sage green will look nice with some green towels and other green accent pieces. let us know how the finished product looks!!
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Stunning! What a nice lift for a huge mirror. Your in laws will be happy
  • 13 years ago
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    Love the idea of framing the mirror! Add some flowers in place of the little tree...nothing says "welcome" like fresh flowers!
  • 13 years ago
    Maria, what kind of mosaic options are you referring to? I want to the frame matt
  • 13 years ago
    Thanks guys. This isn't the actual bathroom I am making over.. Just tried the tiles on my own mirror first.
  • 13 years ago
    If you can't change the lites...you could think about painting the interior of the Glass-Holders...& ls install a Rheostat & get lite-bulbs that give-off a 'pinkish-hue'...

    Ths Sage walls will 'work' nice...If you can LOSE the Med. Chest on the left...cool...if not, maybe it could be frame also...in a nice GOLD ?
  • 13 years ago
    Yes ! I like the tiles but make the frame wider? It looks a bit thin for such a grand mirror.
  • 13 years ago
    Susan, love the trim! How did you do it?
  • 13 years ago
    very modern looking. definitely go with natural elements. I would use a color on the wall from the tile you use so the contrast will be less stark. Things in spas usually flow...not a lot of stark contrast.
  • 13 years ago
    No way. Don't put the tiles around the mirror. I've attached a picture. Get rid of that medicine cabinet. It detracts from the space. Paint the walls this mid lime green colour. Keep the mirror simple.
  • 13 years ago
    Thanks for the idea of removing the medicine cabinet... Did not think of that!
  • 13 years ago
    Thanks for the idea of removing the medicine cabinet... Did not think of that!
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Just in case you ditch the tile idea this is a good way to trim out an existing bath mirror.

  • 13 years ago
    Yey! Fantastic. You should look up the article about hanging mirrors on mirrors. It gives an awesome look!
  • 13 years ago
    this is great! we are redoing our bathroom and I'm in the same mirror dilema...now thanks to you, I'm going to do a glass/tile/stone frame around the mirror, and a matching stripe down the bathtub tile.. oh my husband hates you now because it's more work than he wanted to attempt :)
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Here is a custom frame i recently added to a large builder grade wall mirror
  • 13 years ago
    Here's a finished mirror frame using the tiles!
  • 12 years ago
    Love it--it warms up the space since everything else is neutral. Fun!
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Wow! very creative.
  • 12 years ago
    I like it!!
  • PRO
    11 years ago
    Love a framed mirror! You can check out www.mirrormate.com too for custom cut frames that are ready to install right on your mirror. 65 different styles too.