Back to my bathroom makeover…I had planned to reuse our standard plain mirror and just trim it out with some interesting molding to make up for its lack of frame. However, I came across the perfect mirror. It was marked $39.99, but I got it for $34 because the backing paper was ripped. It never hurts to ask for a discount! Perfect size, already framed, beveled edge. The only problem was its color. Along with a brushed nickel band that I liked, it had a funky, bronzy, rusty edge that just didn’t impress me much.
My friend, spray paint, came out to play. I covered up the objectionable color with a nice sleek black.
Definitely looks better. The black plays off my recently redone black vanity and the brushed nickel finish goes with my light fixture and faucet too.
I’m almost done. I’ll be revealing the bathroom makeover in its entirety next week! Until then, here’s the mirror again.
Looking for some more creative ideas? Check out these blogs for some inspiration: Transformation Thursday at The Shabby Chic Cottage, Frugalicious Friday at Finding Fabulous, Funky Junk’s Saturday Nite Special, The Creative Jewish Mom, Met Monday at Between Naps on the Porch, Get your Craft On Tuesday at Today’s Creative Blog, DIY Day at A Soft Place to Land.
That looks great, Carolyn! I don't know how someone thought that original color with the brushed nickel looked good. The black works so much better with it.
ReplyDeleteThat turned out really nice. It cracks me up how us DIYers always have to tweak things - but they always look better!
ReplyDeletedoesn't black always class things up?? this turned out fantastic
ReplyDeletethat looks great! now your bathroom is really chic!
ReplyDeletehave a great weekend,
justyna
What a great mirror for the space! Perfect :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome- I can't wait to redo my bath too
ReplyDeletesuper job! i have never been a fan of those generic flat mirrors in the bathroom. you know the ones that don't have a frame. they are so boring. love this idea. and of course, the black is fabulous.
ReplyDeletei'll be linking up my pillows with your next party. thanks for your kind words.
have a restful & blessed sunday!
p.s. i am now following you on twitter!
ReplyDeleteCarolyn,
ReplyDeleteLooks fab! Thanks for sharing!
best wishes,
Linda
Beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous! I am a fan of spray paint too and it is AMAZING what it can do to things!! Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteVery nice. They look wonderful together.
ReplyDeleteawesome, awesome transformation.
ReplyDeleteGreat mirror transformation! Thanks for sharing and for linkin' up to Frugalicious Friday!
ReplyDeleteWow, very professional results! Thanks so much for linking up at Craft Schooling Sunday and hope to see you again this week!
ReplyDeleteFabulous job!
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