What would you do?

Ilene
by Ilene

I have a peep hole in the middle of my apartment door. I want to hang a mirror on the door. If I use a decorative over the door wreath hanger, and hang the mirror from chain, I can move it out of the way on the rare occasions I need to use peep hole. How do I stop the mirror from flopping when I open & close the door, that still allows me to move it out of the way? There is no way to hang a mirror that won't cover the hole unless I use mirrors on either side of it, which I don't want to do. Thank you. Ilene


  7 answers
  • Cynthia H Cynthia H on Apr 24, 2020

    Hi! I remember seeing a peep hole with a sliding door or piece of art to cover it for privacy. They must have been two separate projects because the door looked like a little barn door that slid into place, and canvas art was hinged. Let .e take a look for one or both and I will post an update.

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    • Ilene Ilene on Apr 24, 2020

      Thank you! I was trying to figure out a way to slide the mirror out of the way. Everything I thought of required nails or screws into the door which I can’t do. I’m still thinking this through; I know there is a solutions. I keep coming back to command strips. Just this moment I’m thinking Velcro, back of mirror & door! Mirror wouldn’t flop around and I could move mirror to use hole. I’ll let you all know the final solution. Stay healthy and safe! Ilene

  • Johnavallance82 Johnavallance82 on Apr 24, 2020

    Hello Ilene,

    Use old wine corks stuck to the back of the mirror!

  • Rymea Rymea on Apr 24, 2020

    You could use little stick on velcro dots to hold it in place

    • Ilene Ilene on Apr 24, 2020

      Thenkbyou!!!just had the same thought. Nothing like a good nights sleep! Stay healthy and safe. Ilene

  • FrugalFamilyTimes.com FrugalFamilyTimes.com on Apr 24, 2020

    Command strips should help with swinging - but you’d need to replace them more often.

  • TheHoneycombHome TheHoneycombHome on Apr 24, 2020

    This would be perfect for what you are describing: https://amzn.to/3eNvuoQ

  • Ilene Ilene on Apr 24, 2020

    Thank you! Stay healthy and safe. Ilene

  • Annie Annie on Apr 24, 2020

    Could you use small Command Hooks, one on either side?