What to do with this mirrored wall
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The wall in my dining room has three mirror panels (floor to ceiling). It's a bit much! Other than removing them as they are probably glued in, what can I do to cover them up?
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A wainscot on the bottom half. Stenciling on the glass. Painting a mural on the glass. Frosting a pattern or scene on it. Putting crown molding around it to turn it into a big frame. Hang drapes from the ceiling so you can open and close them as needed. Need more ideas?
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Jackie Byrd
on Nov 16, 2016
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Jackie Byrd got it covered! I was going to suggest stenciling with frost paint to soften it up and hanging curtains from the ceiling. I like the idea of wainscoting. You could use molding/wood and make it look like a mirrored library wall.
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William
on Nov 16, 2016
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hang a large picture for the top and then a half round table under with a lovely arrangement of flowers or a tray of ????
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Stu7929742
on Nov 16, 2016
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You can mount curtain rod brackets on the ceiling close to the mirrors. Insert a curtain rod and hang the curtains from the rod using hooks, rings, etc.
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William
on Nov 16, 2016
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It looks like you might be able to use a Heavy-Duty Closet Rod Flange Set that would go into the walls on either side of the mirrored wall. The heavy-duty set (example is available on HomeDepot.com) has a weight capacity of 500 lbs (when installed into studs) so you wouldn't need to worry about the weight of the curtain type you would like to use. Otherwise, you could secure a piece of wood trim at the top of the mirrored using construction adhesive and secure a light weight curtain (like sheers) using decorative tacks into the wood trim (number of examples available on Amazon.com). You could also secure the bottoms using the same method to avoid movement of the curtains. Good luck!
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Z Demiral
on Nov 16, 2016
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sorry I had just enough room at the top of the mirrored wall in the dining room to insert a small hanger on both sides and a use fine line to drop the picture down a couple of feet, so it looked like it was floating.. hope you find a resolution
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Stu7929742
on Nov 16, 2016
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I have same issue and I plan to cover it with a rice paper film product like this http://www.homedecorators.com/detail.php?pare...
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Carolyn
on Nov 16, 2016
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Wallpaper it just get an adhesive that works on glass!
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Nancy Merrell
on Nov 16, 2016
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Window film, they have many different patterns on amazon.
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Nancy Flemming
on Nov 17, 2016
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I'd hang a semi-sheer printed fabric...lacy-like...from ceiling-to-floor.
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Bunny
on Nov 17, 2016
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There is a product, Slim Line Rail ($21 + cables) that you attach to your ceiling that will let you hang pictures. You obviously like artwork. A great empty frame above your buffet would be fun. Then whatever else suits your eye. Art would minimize the impact of the mirrors but keep the sense of light and space. It's a lazy alternative to the film, or an addition since it's a nice large wall which would still be a large blank space since you can't hang on mirror.
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Jcraw
on Nov 17, 2016
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And, remember it WILL come back in style LOL:)
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Donna
on Nov 17, 2016
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Frame it out in 3' or 4' squares so it looks like many smaller mirrors
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Sharon Tircuit Franklin
on Nov 17, 2016
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When I had a wall like yours I used suction cup hooks to hang a gallery art wall. If you're worried about hooks letting go or sliding, glue them on. A razor blade will remove the glue when needed.
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Liz
on Nov 17, 2016
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Get a jug of Sta-Flo starch, mix per directions, spray on fabric of choice (lightweight) and place on mirror. Make a design or go solid with the fabric. Very easy to remove. btw, Donna Tulsa, Ok is right. It will be back in style:)
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Deborah Shaw
on Nov 17, 2016
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Helps to exapnd your space. You could try to wallpaper or use contact paper for a feature wall.
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Marion Nesbitt
on Nov 17, 2016
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I love it the way it is! If you hate it that much, however, how about installing a track on the ceiling as tight as possible to the mirrors and hang nice material, then it will look like wall to wall drapery. Whatever you do, don't do something that isn't easily removed in case you ever list the house as many people love mirrored walls.
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Elaine
on Nov 17, 2016
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I grew to hate my mirrored wall too and I hung sheer drapes floor to ceiling to cover. It was always a wall that was wonderful for taking pictures of family in front of.....no distractions and the mirror behind the drape gave a nice background that was light and 'warm'.
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Bdt3380977
on Nov 17, 2016
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Use a good quality adhesive to attatch fretwork panneling
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Chr14547843
on Nov 17, 2016
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GET SOME STICK ON STENCILS AND DECORATE WITH THE SEASONS
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Virginia Prestridge
on Nov 17, 2016
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I would etch some designs on the mirrors with a mirror etching kit.
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Charly
on Nov 17, 2016
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I have a mirror just like this on my wall . You might consider putting some wood the lengths of the mirrors where the seams are to break things up a bit. I also put a contemporary chandelier up over my table and instead of reflecting all of my stuff in the room it reflects the light. I love it!
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Cb.8378013
on Nov 18, 2016
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Consider framing the various parts of the mirror by glueing a frame on top on the fixed mirror panels.
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BiBi Bouwman
on Nov 18, 2016
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I would hang ceiling to floor, wall to wall curtains. Your dining room has a lovely luxury feel with the leather chairs and wooden cabinet so you could pick that up and emphasise it will a raw silk in the colour "old gold".
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JS MysMan
on Nov 18, 2016
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If this was my house, I'd remove the mirrors. That's a big project, but worth it in the end. There are several videos on youtube that show you how. Just search 'remove glued mirror from wall'.
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LibraryKAT
on Nov 18, 2016
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Similar to Papoose03 reply, I would stencil in a color you like or a metallic paint. If, or when, you get tired if it, paint can be removed from the mirror s.
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Elizabeth Haire
on Nov 18, 2016
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I'm curious. Have you considered using Liquid Nail to hold pallet boards for a country feel to match your decor? Or perhaps the self-stick Vinyl flooring? With the pallets, you could use brads to hold up any future pictures you wished to display. As for the the vinyl, I'd use command strips. Just a thought...
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Misty
on Nov 18, 2016
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Wallpaper over them.
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Ely2512234
on Nov 18, 2016
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Love the previous ideas to hang curtain/drapes or wallpaper. Patterned sheers or or silver patterned paper would keep the room bright and open feeling.
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Martha Bliss
on Nov 18, 2016
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Instead of the buffet, which does not match your other furniture in style, place simple freestanding tall shelving along the wall. This will give you storage and reduce the impact of the mirrors. Another option is panel curtains which hang from a track in the ceiling, from Ikea- http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/categories/...
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Sherrie Koehler Miller
on Nov 18, 2016
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Put a design on the mirrors and then sand over them, (like the auto shops do) this will give a frosty look, when you take your stencil down it will still be a clear mirror in only those places. I did that to my front doors.
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Springs775
on Nov 18, 2016
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I have a similar look in my dinning room by design ,I didn't inherit with the house,I suggest you embrace it by taking some molding and liquid nails made for glass and do a check board pattern for expensive look.
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Mar14202462
on Nov 18, 2016
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According to the principals of Feng Shui, mirror reflecting the dining table increases bounty, but that's a lot of mirror going on!
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1240839
on Nov 18, 2016
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I've read a couple of suggestions but what about framing them? You could purchase baseboard wood ( which is actually a blend of "types" of wood) and frame them. There are several types of molding to choose from and you could look up what small thin molding would go with wider molding and so on. A friend of mine used several different sizes of molding to get the effect she wanted and I would go further and suggest even molding the inside of the mirrors too...a double molding. You could actually put a beautiful wallpaper as a border or as a focal point in the center. Do you have any beautiful material that you may not have enough to do all of them but you could do the centers of each? I think framing them in would be economical and quite lovely. You could stain the wood or paint the wood. Limitless ideas. I hope that helps or at least brings to you're mind other ideas that will help you create something you love! Take care and happy ideas to you!
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Eseaters
on Nov 18, 2016
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How about wall paper, Just an idea.. or that tacky paper. Leave strips of the glass showing? Then take strips of moulding and frame them.
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Dana
on Nov 19, 2016
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i love it..... all that space reflected....... a bit of frosting might be nice but don't over do it...... but i wish i had it..
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Adrienne Pyke
on Nov 19, 2016
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What about Putting up curtains
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Andrea
on Nov 19, 2016
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Build a wall of open shelves over them -- the mirrors become the back of the shelves.
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Wyldecent
on Nov 19, 2016
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Perhaps some stick on designs? I've seen them in Wal-Mart... Trees and leaves.... easy and removable. Change them with the seasons.
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Roxanne Scott
on Nov 19, 2016
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I think I would remove them. They seem very dated.
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Lei13497862
on Nov 19, 2016
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I don't think these are real mirrors. They are flex mirrors. Yes probably glued on the walls. You can remove the mirrors, sand the wall down or use a putty knife and chip the glue off the wall. Sanding is much easier and repaint. It would update the room so much more. Then you can just decorate your wall. Good luck.
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Cheryl Toth-Nickerson
on Nov 19, 2016
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I would put up book cases with shelves of varying heights. Gives lots of decorating possibilities including stereo system and makes good use of the mirrors as the back.
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Peggy
on Nov 19, 2016
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I would put up moulding across the top held up with velcro, then moulding over the seams in the picture. Then I would hang from the ceing, curtains on both sides now it should cover most of it up and appear like windows. Furthermore I would adhere a decrative know the kind that looks like a hook and can be removed and hang a lightweight picture frame in a favorite color or if your crafty buy a cheap one and cover with shimmer beads or something. Just make sure it's not to heavy. You can help it out by adhering velcro to frame although it may reflect off of mirror so test it out. They also sell those clear circular dots for scrap booking. Hope it helps.
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Eroque022810
on Nov 19, 2016
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My granddaughter had mirrors on three walls, just the upper half. It was beautiful but she wanted them removed. Uncle, Dad and cousin did the work, and only had one mirror break. Not as much adhesive holding them on a you think. Although, maybe she would have kept them if we had seen this article first.
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Carol
on Nov 19, 2016
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Create a shelving unit with an open back to stand in front of the mirrors. You can then add any collectables, plants, dinnerware, pictures, etc. on the shelves to be reflected on the mirrors. Or, you can purchase a few wall units with closed backs to stand in front of the mirrors.
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Irene
on Nov 19, 2016
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Try hanging picture frames right over the mirrors.
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Car9461623
on Nov 19, 2016
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Here is a great idea. The make vinyl with designs on EBay that will stick to glass. I just ordered some. I have used it on widows to get privacy before.
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Linda McErlean
on Nov 19, 2016
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I have mirrors on my wall these are great ideas to cover them up
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Marge
on Nov 19, 2016
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the vinyl idea is great, I was thinking of stenciling or hanging drapes over them.
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Barbara Weber
on Nov 19, 2016
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You could simply paint one or two of them then buy diy frames , paint the frames with , say gold paint, give them a textureed finish by dabbing a crumpled up cloth or sponge. Then frame the painted mirrors.
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Meryn Iggs
on Nov 20, 2016
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Use opaque contact paper in wide vertical stripes.
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Connie
on Nov 20, 2016
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I would paint a mural of a garden or somewhere beautiful. Then the scene can be changed.
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Linda Schulte
on Nov 20, 2016
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build a bookshelf with horizontal and vertical boards.
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Gail Wilson
on Nov 20, 2016
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Install plush drapes, 4 panels on 2 rods and tie backs so the drapes swag in the middle and both sides. This will leave much less mirror to view and give the impression of windows.
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Emt9031931
on Nov 20, 2016
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Get some nice wood and make a large window with 12 inch square panes.
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Linda
on Nov 20, 2016
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I am sure the mirrors were installed to make the space look larger. I would paint the bottom 1/3 to match the adjacent wall, glue on chair railing and then in the upper mirrored area, hang photos of botanicals or other art in frames painted in a color similar to the dining table base. That will create a wall with interest and help pop the lovey dining table base.
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Pamela livingston
on Nov 20, 2016
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Cut Masonite boards to fit just slightly smaller than the mirror panels. Using foam batting & a fabric that works with your decor/color palette, wrap the boards. Adhere sticky industrial Velcro to the back of the panels & to the mirror & press boards firmly. You will have a warmer cozy feeling next to your table. Plus a little sound absorption too.
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Esther
on Nov 20, 2016
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Hang pictures on the mirror using 3M Command hooks. They are really strong.
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San5140841
on Nov 20, 2016
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Place painter tape on the mirrow with a pattern then paint over the whole thing. Remove the tape and all you will see is a little bit of mirror. Try a diaganol pattern that would give you a nice pattern. Good luck.
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SHARE
on Nov 20, 2016
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gett a big stencil and use etching cream on it.
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Ronna Myers Hayward
on Nov 20, 2016
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Buy 1/2 open shelf bookcase voila it will look as though the mirrors are attached to the back of your book case. Then decorate your shelves.
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Rita
on Nov 20, 2016
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If you decide to remove them, nylon dental floss cuts through the adhesive if they were installed normally. My son bought a house that had one entire wall covered in those 70's mirror tiles. He used the dental floss and all were removed with only one tile breaking. Simply slide a long length of floss behind the mirror and pull down.
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Andrea Kane
on Nov 20, 2016
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Wall paper over them, or use wallpaper paste to attach fabric (such as sheets?!) to cover as much mirror as you want.
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Susan Tullis
on Nov 20, 2016
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Fastest and easiest would probably be to just hang rich fabric drapes over them (and you're right, it IS a bit much! ;-))
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Cindy Walker Watson
on Nov 21, 2016
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How about covering with lattice?
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Barbara
on Nov 21, 2016
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I had the same issue in my living room and I hung a large piece of artwork directly on top of the mirror using 3M hooks. It broke up the space yet let the light be reflected around the edges of the art piece just as I wanted.
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SuzieQ724
on Nov 21, 2016
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Shiplap right over top with a strong adhesive and use some reclaimed skid wood to make a large opening frame to allow for some mirror to be exposed in the middle. this will give you a whole new look and painted in a soft white it will bright'n up your room as well
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Nina
on Nov 21, 2016
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You could glue moldings on each of the mirrors to make them look like paned patio doors.
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Cwh6899259
on Nov 21, 2016
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How about a statement wall with a subtly patterned wallpaper? Maybe gray branches on cream background.
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Cki4916861
on Nov 21, 2016
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Buy glass paint, and consider a stencil design. There are books and ideas on line for other things e
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Linda Cooper-Smith
on Nov 21, 2016
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How about some creative decals or if you are artistic, using glass stain or maybe a stencil, put a acebe on it? Ps-- I couldn't do this but it IS an idea!
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Anita shull
on Nov 21, 2016
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Hi Leslie, You could take a stencil, and using glass paint to make a design on the mirror. Another possibility is to use wallpaper over part of it. That may sound crazy, but it worked out well for me in an old farm house I owned. Several of the rooms had horrible fake wood wall panels. I used joint compound and tape to cover over the seams and, and any other flaws on the wall. I had use extra coats of compound over it to be sure it would be smooth. Once I sanded it, I painted the walls white. I picked out wallpaper I liked, and voilà a whole new look on the cheap. Of course, you would need to be sure the paint will stick to glass. I don't know how many seams you want to cover, but you could put a wood frame around a portion of the mirror so it looks like you simply have a mirror hanging on your wall. Good luck.
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Linda Cooper-Smith
on Nov 21, 2016
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Use joint compound and paint the mirror. Wallpaper over it.
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Linda Cooper-Smith
on Nov 21, 2016
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Leave part of the mirror, and frame it so it looks like it is just a regular mirror.
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Linda Cooper-Smith
on Nov 21, 2016
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wallpaper. Just need the right glue.
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B1doyle
on Nov 21, 2016
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I would get a pretty fabric and use white glue with a little water and attach. Be sure and put down a good tarp and have plenty of wet cloths handy to wipe down drips! Be sure and rub out the air bubbles. A white background with a Paris motif would be adorable...or whatever suits you!
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Jeanette S
on Nov 22, 2016
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what about hanging some curtains to make it look more like a window
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Kelly McLenaghan Goselin
on Nov 22, 2016
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I put a mural of a tree on mine in black bought light plastic frames added black and white photos and made a family tree
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Christine Doscher
on Nov 22, 2016
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How about floor to ceiling storage? Put pretty dishes or other things in and use the mirrors as the back. You could add glass or other decorative doors or leave it open like a bookcase....or stagger the openings with different sizes, heights to accommodate what you wish. Personally, I like the mirrors. You could even do just the two sides and leave the center without shelves.
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Earlene
on Nov 22, 2016
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Carolyn Davis
on Nov 23, 2016
you could get painters tape and do design on the glass, or here is a couple sites might give you some ideashttps://www.pinterest.com/ann123marie/murals-ceiling-wall-floor-finishes/https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01C2JCOAA/ref=twister_B01DNC8O6I?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1or even thishttp://www.harrietcarter.com/home-decor-curtains-covers/_/page/1 -
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861650
on Dec 01, 2016
Mirrors reflect everything in your room...that is the problem and not the mirror itself. -
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Eroque022810
on Dec 13, 2016
Yes that look was used believe in late 70s. I would hang up heavy drapes just leaving center mirror exposed and declutter that buffet you have. You can use wood around center mirror with velcro so it looks like those expensive ones you see. That way it eliminates the sofa and hopefully the TV that is reflecting off of it now. Instead of making room look larger it makes it look sloppy do to reflecting everything on walls in other room. -
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Pat11183342
on Dec 13, 2016
They make window films that can look like stain glass. Check out your local big box hardware store, on line to see options and manufactures. (Costs also) other than that you can chemical etch, which is a lot of work. Or just apply contact paper/ wall paper. Or put a shelving unit or other large object in front. With out seeing whole room , I really couldn't tell you what's going to work best. Or create a faux wall by framing in sheet rock or even extruded polystyrene foam (pink or blue ridged foam boards used for insulation, it takes paint fine. (I use it to create Halloween tombstone's) you could even put up panneling, lots of options there. I believe it could be glued directly to mirrors. Ask for attaching options at store if you go this route. -
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Stolzy
on Dec 13, 2016
Measure down to where a nice big mirror would hang if you wanted to put one. Mark it off so you know where to attach the frame....... Then WALLPAPER!!!! If you want to have a mirror on that wall don't paper the area you marked, find a frame you like and attach it to the wall. You're lucky the mirrors are in panels. Our first house.... mirror squares! OY!!
Jackie Byrd
on Nov 16, 2016
William
on Nov 16, 2016
Stu7929742
on Nov 16, 2016
Z Demiral
on Nov 16, 2016
Carolyn
on Nov 16, 2016
Nancy Merrell
on Nov 16, 2016
Nancy Flemming
on Nov 17, 2016
Bunny
on Nov 17, 2016
Jcraw
on Nov 17, 2016
Donna
on Nov 17, 2016
Sharon Tircuit Franklin
on Nov 17, 2016
Liz
on Nov 17, 2016
Deborah Shaw
on Nov 17, 2016
Marion Nesbitt
on Nov 17, 2016
Elaine
on Nov 17, 2016
Bdt3380977
on Nov 17, 2016
Chr14547843
on Nov 17, 2016
Virginia Prestridge
on Nov 17, 2016
Charly
on Nov 17, 2016
BiBi Bouwman
on Nov 18, 2016
JS MysMan
on Nov 18, 2016
LibraryKAT
on Nov 18, 2016
Elizabeth Haire
on Nov 18, 2016
Misty
on Nov 18, 2016
Springs775
on Nov 18, 2016
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on Nov 18, 2016
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on Nov 18, 2016
Eseaters
on Nov 18, 2016
Dana
on Nov 19, 2016
Adrienne Pyke
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Andrea
on Nov 19, 2016
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Roxanne Scott
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SHARE
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on Nov 21, 2016
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on Nov 21, 2016
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on Nov 21, 2016
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on Nov 22, 2016
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on Nov 22, 2016
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on Nov 23, 2016
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