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How to Decorate Mirrors

Looking for the perfect mirror for your space? Not sure how to properly hang it? Allow the Hometalk community to assist. Here you'll find step by step video tutorials to help you with all your mirror needs. Look through mirror decor slideshows sure to inspire you. Join the conversation on our mirror decor discussion boards. Enjoy!

Pottery Barn Mirror Hack

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Pottery Barn Mirror Hack

How to Decorate a Mirror

Choose a color scheme

Choose a color scheme to complement the decor in the room your mirror will hang in.

Add a frame

A frame doesn't always need to be wood. You can create a frame by cladding the mirror’s sides with clay or plaster.

Embellish your frame

Select embellishments that introduce the color scheme you selected earlier. Beads, ceramic tiles, shells, or crystals work well.

Add hooks or a frame stand

Place a small mirror on a picture frame stand to display it. A large mirror will need hooks to wall-mount it.

Keep mirrors shiny and beautiful

Dust your mirror frequently and wipe it down with a wet cloth. This will ensure it always looks magnificent.

More decorating categories

Christmas

Christmas

Easter Eggs

Easter Eggs

Fireplaces

Fireplaces

Halloween

Halloween

Pillows & Throws

Pillows & Throws

Pumpkins

Pumpkins

Rooms

Rooms

Tablescapes

Tablescapes

Walls

Walls

Top Projects for Decorating Mirrors

Take a look at our top DIY mirror decor projects. Find your inspiration.

Frame a Mirror With Moulding and Tiles

Frame a Mirror With Moulding and Tiles

I made a colorful frame for a builder-grade mirror with wood moulding pieces, glass and stone mosaic...

ErikaErika
Faux Window Deceptively Makes the Foyer Bigger

Faux Window Deceptively Makes the Foyer Bigger

We begin with choosing a 12" X 12" Template that would be used for stenciling. So it has already had...

Kelly Condie ThompsonKelly Condie Thompson
Nautical/Coastal Reclaimed Wood Sunburst Mirror

Nautical/Coastal Reclaimed Wood Sunburst Mirror

Looking around my work shop, I was inspired to make this sunburst mirror!
Never having made one
...

SuzetteSuzette
Cathedral Mirror Barn Door Joanna Gaines Inspired

Cathedral Mirror Barn Door Joanna Gaines Inspired

I have a very small hall bath & the door opens into the bathroom, taking up even more space, so I...

DebbieDebbie
DIY Optical Illusion Mirror!

DIY Optical Illusion Mirror!

This project was inspired by Melissa J. Will!!She's the original creator of the "DIY Optical Garden...

Bryan's WorkshopBryan's Workshop
Pretty Sliding Barn Door.  It Slides Behind a Dresser.

Pretty Sliding Barn Door. It Slides Behind a Dresser.

Okay. you may be tired of seeing my sliding door projects, but this one is the last. My master bath...

DebbieDebbie
Pottery Barn Mirror Hack

Pottery Barn Mirror Hack

Hi! I saw this Pottery Barn Mirror and fell in love, but the price was way out of my price range....

Amy Ogden-PaparoneAmy Ogden-Paparone
Geode Framed Mirror

Geode Framed Mirror

Spice up a plain mirror with some natural slices of agate. You can use the color of your choice to...

Amanda C, Hometalk TeamAmanda C, Hometalk Team
Sunflower/Sunburst Mirror Made With Cardstock

Sunflower/Sunburst Mirror Made With Cardstock

I’ve wanted a sunflower/sunburst mirror for a while. I found a couple that I liked at the store,...

AvantiMorochaAvantiMorocha
Easy Christmas DIY Stamped Mirror

Easy Christmas DIY Stamped Mirror

Simple Christmas decorating with Iron Orchid Design stamps.
This is by far the easiest DIY
...

Stephanie  Coon/Rehab to FabStephanie Coon/Rehab to Fab

Popular Slideshows for Decorating Mirrors

Watch our slideshows of mirror decoration ideas and prep for your project.

12 Clever DIY Mirror Ideas to Better Reflect Your Style

12 Clever DIY Mirror Ideas to Better Reflect Your Style

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Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall - Who is the Fairest One of All?

Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall - Who is the Fairest One of All?

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Transform Your Standing Mirror With These 11 Stunning Ideas

Transform Your Standing Mirror With These 11 Stunning Ideas

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10 Ways To Turn Your Mirror From Drab To Fabulous

10 Ways To Turn Your Mirror From Drab To Fabulous

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10 Stunning Ways to Transform Your Bathroom Mirror Without Removing It

10 Stunning Ways to Transform Your Bathroom Mirror Without Removing It

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Mirror Decorating Videos

We have DIY video tutorials to get you started on DIY mirror decorations.

Ikea Hack - Rope Mirror

Ikea Hack - Rope Mirror

This is an easy DIY that was inspired by a Restoration Hardware rope mirror and completes my vision...

AvantiMorochaAvantiMorocha
Fun With Painting and Appliqués

Fun With Painting and Appliqués

I love re-styling outdated pieces. One of my fondest ways to update an old look is to add appliqués...

Madison McGahanMadison McGahan
Make an Antique Mirror Clock With Only $20

Make an Antique Mirror Clock With Only $20

During one of my many weekly Hobby Lobby jaunts, I found these gorgeous clock hands for $9. ($5 with...

Hayley BreshearsHayley Breshears
DIY Dino Magnets & Starburst Decor | Dollar Store Decor

DIY Dino Magnets & Starburst Decor | Dollar Store Decor

Both of these projects were made with dollar store items and are simple to make! The mirror is a...

JanelJanel

Hometalkers' Favorite DIY Mirror Decorating Projects

We've collected the best mirror decor projects on Hometalk. Check them out.

Ten Important Tips for Framing Out Mirrors

Ten Important Tips for Framing Out Mirrors

Here are some really helpful tips on how to successfully frame out your builder-grade mirrors.

Alicia WAlicia W
Washi Tape Fretwork Mirror for $5!

Washi Tape Fretwork Mirror for $5!

You know those full-length, back-of-the-door mirrors everyone seems to have owned during the...

Julien K., Hometalk TeamJulien K., Hometalk Team
Easy DIY Clean Wipe Chalkboard

Easy DIY Clean Wipe Chalkboard

I have to admit, I've used Rustoleum's Chalkboard paint back in the day when my son was little on...

Heirloom Traditions PaintHeirloom Traditions Paint
Mirror, Mirror From My Wood Pile!

Mirror, Mirror From My Wood Pile!

I bought a $5 mirror from the flea market and wanted to give it a rustic look for the cottage. The...

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DIY IKEA HACKS | VANITY UNIT ON A BUDGT FOR SMALL BEDROOMS

DIY IKEA HACKS | VANITY UNIT ON A BUDGT FOR SMALL BEDROOMS

Click on the video link to learn how to DIY your very own vanity unit on a budget. I love IKEA.. who...

Kerry WhelpdaleKerry Whelpdale
Make Your Own Full Size Leaning Mirror the Affordable Way!

Make Your Own Full Size Leaning Mirror the Affordable Way!

I have been looking to buy a full size mirror for my room for such a long time. However, every time...

Golden PoiseGolden Poise

Popular Mirror Decorating Discussions

Check out what's new on the mirror decor discussion board.

I hate my mirrored sliding closet doors and I need ideas

Kim Lorraine Budoff-KapshKim Lorraine Budoff-Kapsh

My husband and I each have a closet and they are mirrored. I hate...

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I have one of the walmart mirrors. I need to find how to hang it.

ChereaseCherease

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I would love to cover the mirror tiles that are in my VERY SMALL bathroom.

Therese KTherese K

I rent so don't really want to go to all the trouble of removing them...

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I would love to cover the mirror tiles that are in my VERY SMALL bathroom.
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Can l paint a frame on the edge of a mirror and have it last?

Can do galCan do gal

The silver is coming off the back of my bath mirror around the edges...

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Got a Decorating Question?

Got a question about how to best decorate your mirror yourself? Ask here.

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New Decorating Mirrors Projects

We've got new mirror decor ideas for your next DIY project.

"Watch" How These Items Can Be Made in No Time!

"Watch" How These Items Can Be Made in No Time!

I apologize that I don't have any instructions for these items, but they only need a few...

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Make Bargain Mirrors Rock

Make Bargain Mirrors Rock

When I furnished my new home with mirrors, rather than buying antique French mirrors that can be...

Anita @ Cedar Hill FarmhouseAnita @ Cedar Hill Farmhouse
PVC Pipe Mirror

PVC Pipe Mirror

I had some old pvc pipe laying around from when we did our sprinklers. In stead of throwing it away,...

Thrifty and ChicThrifty and Chic
Pink and Pearls Mirror Makeover

Pink and Pearls Mirror Makeover

I found this mirror at a thrift store for $2. It's just one of those typical gold plastic mirrors...

Color Me ThriftyColor Me Thrifty
Antique Mirror With An Acid Technique That Also Has A Love Story...

Antique Mirror With An Acid Technique That Also Has A Love Story...

I had the vision of putting photos of my husband and I from our wedding. We've been married 24 yrs...

Stephanie  Coon/Rehab to FabStephanie Coon/Rehab to Fab
Easy DIY Reclaimed Wood Frame on a Builders Grade Mirror

Easy DIY Reclaimed Wood Frame on a Builders Grade Mirror

On the third post of the continuation of my son's owl bathroom renovation I am sharing how I framed...

Thrifty Artsy GirlThrifty Artsy Girl

Browse Mirror Decorating Projects

DIY "Antiqued" and Stenciled Mirror

DIY "Antiqued" and Stenciled Mirror

In my former home, my beloved townhouse, I really struggled with decorating the fireplace. My Hubby...

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DIY Vintage Mirrors~Anthropologie Inspired

DIY Vintage Mirrors~Anthropologie Inspired

When I decided to do a grouping of vintage mirrors but didn't want to buy them, I found this process...

All Things Heart and HomeAll Things Heart and Home
How to Frame a Bathroom Mirror

How to Frame a Bathroom Mirror

All of the bathrooms in our home have builder-grade mirrors that are frameless and, well, ugly. I...

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Using Rust Inhibitor Paint on Wood

Using Rust Inhibitor Paint on Wood

My friend asked me to update an ornate gold mirror and make it silver. I don't have an indoor space...

Joan @ Nicer Than NewJoan @ Nicer Than New
DIY Pottery Barn Inspired Floor Mirror

DIY Pottery Barn Inspired Floor Mirror

Create a high end floor mirror using an inexpensive door mirror.

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Anthropologie Inspired Union Jack Frame

Anthropologie Inspired Union Jack Frame

Today I’m sharing my new Anthropologie Inspired Union Jack Frame. I love Anthropologie and when I...

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