Nowadays, a mirror is an essential attribute of any living room, the purpose of which is not only to admire your reflection. The mirror is also an important element of decor and decoration of any interior. Often, industrial mirrors cannot fully emphasize the individuality of a room's design. And here hand-made mirrors come to the rescue.
Naturally, if we talk about the decor of an old mirror with your own hand, you should not mean a forged frame or a frame made, for example, of mahogany. There are many ideas for decorating mirrors using readily available and relatively cheap materials that will allow you to make an original decor element.
V modern house or an apartment, almost every room is equipped with mirrors: an entrance hall, a bathroom, a bedroom or a nursery. Depending on the location in the house, the purpose of the 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 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 able to visually expand the space of the room.
Room decor with an unusual mirror
Like this sun frame for the mirror? A detailed lesson in this article is.
These 3 very stylish mirrors can also be made by hand - 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 completing the mirror decor with your own hands. Consider further 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 is in harmony with the interior of a particular room. Decorating mirrors with your own hands helps to solve this problem.
It should be noted that this work will require not so much skill and skills in a certain area, as the presence of developed imagination and good taste, as well as a creative approach to business.
Wall decoration with small mirrors
An unusual shape or frame for a mirror - perfect solution for an empty wall in a room
Such curly mirrors are easy to make yourself - you need to choose a shape and order a cut
Composition of 16 mirrors
A feather-shaped mirror is a great solution for a seating area
When using mirrors as a decorative element, you must follow the following rules:
ADVICE! For example, a frame made of wood matches perfectly with a wooden table. In general, as professional designers say, the design that is made with your own hands using imagination and creativity will look spectacular.
Mirrors are capable of visually expanding the space of small rooms (for example, in "Khrushchevs"), but often this will require more than one mirror.
Large mirrors for the living room
You can order the production of "curved" mirrors and place them on one of the walls (in the form of appliqués or a single size in the form of a square).
Light walls will perfectly decorate mirrors of different 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 fits perfectly over a sofa, table or fireplace. However, the combination of this household item with other mirrors should be discarded.
The tree looks great in almost any interior. This is a 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 hand-made mirror decoration... Household items of a square or rectangular shape are well framed with ordinary wooden borders, but you can and should experiment with round and oval mirrors.
Mirror the sun from the branches
It will look original for any interior like this called the sun mirror... It is made using wood blocks or twigs, plywood frames, primer, special glue, aerosol, "sandpaper", as well as a glue gun.
Decor with dry branches
The twigs can be replaced with wooden clothespins. So, a few minutes - and the decorative sun frame is ready!
Mirror frame made of clothespins
Round and small mirrors can be decorated, using egg cartons... This solution is very original and requires very little investment. It will be necessary to cut out each individual cell, glue the flower and paste over the mirror with them.
Mirror frame from egg packaging
By decorating an object is understood the achievement of form and colors, in harmony with the style in which the interior of the room is made, as well as with its purpose. When decorating mirrors in the bathroom, it is necessary to provide resistance to moisture and strong fixation of decorative elements.
Decor of an old mirror in the bathroom - painting with acrylic
The original design idea is the frame made of metal rulers, which are also arranged in the form of the 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 stick to it toy cars by painting them on top. One product decorated in this way is enough for a room.
Original mirror frame made of old toys
Fantasizing and using ordinary objects that are at the moment at hand, it is possible to decorate the mirror so that it looks unique and at the same time keeps a piece of the invested soul and warmth.
Also in the bathroom, a backlit mirror looks very relevant - it is very easy to make it with your own hands. Here's the detailed one.
Before starting work, make a drawing of shells by attaching them to the surface to be decorated. The composition may or may not have symmetry. Make the most of your imagination when creating your drawing.
Such design of the mirror with the help of shells will become an adornment of any room, the interior of which is made in the "classic" style.
You can also make decorative candlesticks from seashells - detailed lesson:.
To decorate the bathroom mirror yourself, you can use glass or ceramic mosaics.
Bathroom mosaic mirror
If you want to make such a mirror yourself - here is a detailed one.
Frame decorated with sequins
You can make such an original bathroom mirror yourself by simply ordering a curly cut of mirrors
A very stylish and modern frame for decorating a round mirror can be made from ordinary polypropylene pipes for water supply.
Frame for round tube mirror
This will require:
Step 1
In the absence of such a saw, you can use a miter box.
We take polypropylene pipes for water supply - you can choose any diameter of your choice
Step 2
We lay out the rings in any shape you like best
Step 3
We glue the rings together with a pistol
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 for a greater effect it can be supplemented with a glass vase or table.
The frame made of paper lace looks very unusual and home-like. It can be purchased at any store that sells disposable tableware.
We have to:
Step 1
Take laces from cake paper and spray paint them. Dry well within 1-2 hours.
We paint 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
Cutting off excess tape along the contour
Remove the protective film
Step 3
Peel off the protective film and place the mirror on the paper lace previously dyed and press well.
We make external mounts for the mirror
Place a mirror in the center of the lace and press the adhesive tape well
We hang a mirror on the wall
The final touch remains, attach it to the wall.
Such frames look especially beautiful if there are several of them!
The frame for the mirror can be decorated with artificial petals, they are usually sold in bags in the goods for decoration.
Mirror decor petals
For this we use:
Glue the petals row by row with hot glue in a circle
Finished mirror with petals
An unusual and modern mirror will turn out if its edges are decorated with gold leaf. If you haven't found it, you can take ordinary thin foil.
Gold leaf mirror decor
We have to:
We glue the foil on the mirror with a glue gun
It's no secret that mirrors occupy a special position in the interior. They not only visually increase the space, but, having interesting design transform appearance rooms. Mirrors can be hung anywhere: in the bathroom, in the hallway, in the living room, in the children's room.
A self-made mirror can turn into a real masterpiece of design art. And for this you do not need a lot of effort and financial investments, the main thing is to show imagination and a little perseverance.
Making a mirror for the bathroom
Many have all kinds of shells brought from warm countries on the shelves in the bathroom. But what if you decorate the mirror with these same shells? To do this, you need a glue gun (you can use glue like "Titan", but it will dry ten times longer) and, in fact, the shells themselves. In addition to shells, you can use various beads, artificial pearl beads will look especially beautiful. Before gluing, the mirror must be placed on a flat, stable surface and degreased (in case the decor is glued not to the frame, but to the mirror itself). Place the shells on the edge of the mirror in random order, and then glue one at a time, starting with the largest. Glue small shells and beads in the cracks between the shells.
Children's room mirror
Here fantasies have a place to play out! An ordinary mirror can be decorated with the same glue gun:
- small toys from kinder surprises
- funny vinyl stickers
- flat wood and plastic applications
- multi-colored buttons
- fabric flowers (for girls)
- appliqués made of felt
Mandatory rule for a mirror in a children's room - it must be completely safe, i.e. the edges should not be sharp, and the mirror itself should be properly secured.
Hallway and living room mirror
When decorating mirrors for these rooms, you should take into account the general style of the room. For example, a mirror with stained glass or fabric roses is not suitable for a high-tech interior, and a stylish creative mirror will be like an eyesore in a classic interior.
V modern interior Mirrors with decor made of plastic spoons and clothespins will fit perfectly. The photos below show that making such mirrors is not so difficult.
For classic interiors mirror decor using decoupage technique, painting with stained glass paints or mirror decoration using strips of plastic bottles.
The mirror is not only a necessary item in everyday life, without which people would not be able to put themselves in order on their own, but also an element that allows you to complement and revive any interior.
Therefore, designers often use original mirrors to create coziness in the house, or vice versa, to add a touch of luxury and sophistication to the atmosphere. Of course, such designer items are not cheap, but if there is a love of creativity, then you can make a unique item yourself in just one evening, and it will cost much less, you only need materials.
You can decorate both a small and a large mirror without a frame, and new, and even old, and how to do this is described in detail in the article.
There are many ways to decorate a mirror, it all depends on imagination, skills and the room where it will hang in the future. However, decorative elements will still be located either on the reflective surface itself, or on the frame that will be attached. And and the very basis of the framing can also be made by hand.
If the object already has a frame, then you can not remove it, but give it a new look. You can also buy a ready-made frame made of wood or plastic and decorate it as you wish.
But before choosing a decorating technique, decide what role the object will play in the interior. Should the thing organically fit into the existing aesthetics, or will it become a bright unusual element, or will you use several mirrors at once, and all of them will then be a whole piece?
Then you should think about how well you own in different ways hande-made. With the talent of an artist, you can create a real masterpiece from an ordinary thing.... But if you have little experience, it is better to choose an original, but easy-to-implement idea.
It is necessary to decorate the mirror so that the decoration does not disappear the next day.
If the object hangs in the bathroom, where water is constantly pouring, then you need to understand that you need glue that will not collapse under the influence of moisture. The same applies to the things chosen for decoration - paper flowers in this case will definitely not fit, they will quickly lose their shape, the material absorbs water.
If you decide to create pictures directly on the surface, you need to purchase paints that are designed for painting on glass. Also consider choosing an adhesive if you need to bond materials. different types such as wood and rubber. There are a lot of decor ideas. Mirrors are designed in different styles:
For each style, certain materials are chosen.
Based on all of the above, you can choose any decorating method from our list, or come up with something of your own, based on the principles of working with mirrors.
When working, remember that everything needs harmony., do not rush to select and stick parts, as you can ruin the surface. The mirror can be decorated in the following ways.
This option is great for round mirrors. This technique makes the thing look like a sun or a flower. Using paper, you can create a white, gold, or silver border. And colored straws from juice will make this piece of furniture bright and unique.
For work you will need:
The most important element is the straws, you can use the ones made for cocktails or roll by hand from newspapers or fashion magazines with glossy pages.
This is how the process looks like:
The mirror surface, surrounded by a large number of inexpensive plastic spoons, looks original and modern. This frame option is also in harmony with round objects.... The spoons can be painted in any color. Take:
The process is simple:
We suggest looking at the video of the process of decorating a frame for a mirror with simple plastic spoons:
A rope or strong, thick rope makes a good complement to an oval or round mirror. For work, in addition to the rope, you will need:
The process looks like this:
It is also popular to use wood as a material for creating original decor for mirrors. You can make a frame for a mirror of any shape. The essence of the work is as follows:
To create a masterpiece in nautical style, you will need a variety of shells. If you collect them yourself at sea, be sure to rinse and boil, then use tweezers to remove the inner contents, rinse and dry again.
Decorating things with mosaics - fashion trend ... Suitable for objects of any shape. A mirror with this decor can be hung in the bathroom. In some cases, the object is glued directly to the wall, and the mosaic is laid out around it. In other cases, they act according to the following principle.
If the mirror does not have a frame, you can cut out the base yourself, which is larger in diameter. Or you can lay out the mosaic on the most reflective side of the object.
If the mirror is unframed and you want to give it a luxurious look, decorate with gold leaf. Work will take patience... But the result cannot but please. You will need:
The process looks like this:
It also looks beautiful when gold is applied to the frame. 
It is very easy to decorate the mirror itself without a frame, and you do not need to glue decorative elements as a frame, you can create any drawing using the following materials.
Decorative pebbles can be purchased at craft or decor stores. Fasten them onto pre-grease-free areas transparent glue for glass.
Glass contours or acrylics can help create amazing paintings on the simplest object designed to look into. Imagine, create, but do not forget to fix the result with transparent varnish.
We offer you to watch a visual video about decorating a mirror with your own hands:
Beads and beads are suitable for decorating a mirror around the perimeter. Use subtle colors and a simple item turns into a fabulous item. The parts should be glued to a transparent sealant. Don't be afraid to alternate between large and small beads.
This decor allows you to make the mirror a real design masterpiece. Your task is to achieve the maximum similarity of the object with the celestial body.
You can use an embroidery ring and bamboo sticks, which can then be dyed any color you like.
You can make a beautiful mirror frame from a simple ceiling plinth. This decor option is suitable for rectangular and square items., and below we give detailed instructions how to make and decorate such a frame:
There are plenty of ideas for decorating a mirror, and the most beautiful thing in decor is that you will receive a unique piece of furniture that others will not have.
The mirror is an important and necessary attribute of the room, not only fulfilling its functional role, but also acting as a beautiful decorative element. To create an original product, you can make a mirror decor with your own hands, which will be distinguished by its originality and creative approach.
At correct location the structure can increase the space, create the illusion of a large and spacious room, and also decorate the interior stylishly. For mirror decoration can be used various material, which is often found in every home. A little imagination and desire will help create a real work of art, and the fact that everything is done by hand will make the design invaluable.
Most often, the mirror is decorated by creating a decorative frame on it around the edges. This type of work does not require special skills and knowledge; good taste and a creative approach to business are much more important.
Materials for creating a mirror frame can be:
If you do not want to throw away your broken favorite vase or cup, you can use them to decorate the mirror. Shards of dishes need to be cut into mosaics using a professional tool. Small components are glued onto a previously prepared drawing with ordinary glue, beads, mother-of-pearl stones and other elements are added. At the last stage, the surface of the frame is rubbed with ordinary grout, after which it is wiped with a rag.
Broken dishes decorative frame In the video: decor of a mirror from broken dishes.
The work will require acrylic paints, glue and many shells different shapes and sizes. A layer of glue is applied to the prepared surface, on which the shells are laid. The placement of shells can be varied: straight lines, bends, circles, waves, etc. After drying, the composition can be coated with a layer acrylic paint or just varnish to fix the result.
Mirror decor with shells In the video: decoration of the mirror with shells.
Decorating with stones looks beautiful and expensive. It is worth remembering that glass droplets look quite massive, so there should be enough free space around them. The stones must be of the same type and with the same pattern. Small pebbles, glass drops, crystal are suitable as decoration, decorative rock, drops of Murano glass, rhinestones and other elements. For fastening, a special glue for rhinestones is used, which ensures maximum transparency.
Transparent stones look beautiful in addition to rock crystal crystals. Based on the style of the interior, you can try other, brighter and more saturated shades.
In the video: options for decor from stones.
When decorating walls, you need to adhere to some rules:
The main rule that you need to remember if you want to decorate the room with mirrors says that the larger the size of the objects, the smaller they should be in the room. That is, buying a huge attribute in a beautiful wrought iron or mosaic frame, you can be sure that this element will be quite enough for the room.
Large elements are predominantly placed on the wall behind upholstered furniture, near a small cabinet, cabinet or kitchen table. There is no need to add other mirror elements to the interior, moreover, this can cause some imbalance and will not look harmonious.
A large mirror always looks chic and rich, however, many small mirror elements are a more original solution. As a rule, these are products of the same design and size, or close to those. The shape can be very diverse: rounded, rectangular, drop-shaped and other models, in combination with the general decoration of the room, will make the interior stylish and unique.
You can place mirrors in a vertical, horizontal position, spiral, wave and other techniques, the main thing is that the decoration is in harmony with the overall design.
A popular decorative element is a collage of mirrors. These can be absolutely the same elements or products that have different shapes, dimensions and design style. A little creativity and the composition will look elegant, complementing the interior favorably. Wall mirrors look beautiful in addition to paintings, clocks, photos and other decor.
Nowadays it is difficult to imagine at least one family without a sliding wardrobe. An important piece of furniture is predominantly located in the bedroom. Familiar wardrobe mirrors can be transformed and decorated with stained glass drawings, stones and other elements for decorating mirrors.
As a decor for the mirrors of sliding wardrobes, the following can be used:
It takes a certain period of time and a lot of patience to create a beautiful and unique decor. However, with a desire and a creative approach, its final result will bring a lot of positive emotions and will delight the creator with its originality for a long time.
Mirror is a must 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 design and create a certain style.
Recently, the mirror has been actively used as a decorative item; varied, sometimes whimsical, shapes or framed in an 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, showing imagination and realizing your own unique ideas.
For example, we offer three options for decorating a mirror in order to convince you how surprisingly simple and interesting you can decorate a mirror, what an exciting creative process it is, and what a great result.
Yes, do not be surprised, it is cereals - rice, millet, pearl barley, buckwheat. The main thing is that it is coarse, the grains of the cereal should ultimately resemble beads.
Glue 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 bezel. We spread the cereals on double-sided tape, level it with our hands, press it tightly against the tape, trying to get a frame uniform in thickness, which we cover with gold spray. Remove the masking tape and get a volumetric frame, as if made of identical gold beads. On the outer and inner edges of the resulting frame, you can glue some beads or bugles; in color, they should be combined with gold, complementing or shading it. The glamorous mirror is ready to decorate your interior.
Dry twigs of various sizes can be picked up under the trees in your yard. Glue the mirror onto a thin sheet of plywood using "liquid nails". The size of the plywood should be larger than the mirror, as a result, a plywood frame is obtained, on which to lay out and glue tree branches. Primed and paint the twigs with a plain paint. Dry flowers, an artificial butterfly or a dragonfly can be glued between the branches. Another do-it-yourself exclusive will delight you with its simplicity and originality.
Well, very simple. Any lace napkins, you can even use a paper towel from under the cake. Put the napkin on the mirror, fix it and cover it with a "persistent frost" aerosol. If you want to get only a drawing of thin lace, then you need to cover the outer edges of the napkin with paper, otherwise you will inadvertently cover the part of the mirror around the napkin with an aerosol. In this case, a frosty frame with a lace pattern along the inner edge will turn out on the mirror - it is also very beautiful.
What other materials are used to decorate mirrors?
It can be pasta, coffee beans, corks, buttons, beads, shells, stained glass paints and a huge number of design options for mirrors and frames for mirrors, the main thing is to approach this business creatively and boldly, and you will get an excellent result that will constantly delight you and surprise your guests.
