How to update a mirrored headboard without losing attached storage?

You could cut some thin pieces of wood to glue over the mirrors. But, first I would maybe paint them in a grey whitewashed finish where the grain would show through. Then, glue them on (vertically or horizontally according to your preference). Actually, some stores will cut the wood for you.

Would you consider painting the mirror? www.ehow.com/info_8309017_kind-paint-sticks-mirrors.html

Thanks Janet .... I never even thought of paint. The attached video makes it look easier than I would have imagined.

I personally wouldn't paint the mirror, since it will look crappy if scratched. I would make panels from foam insulation board, or acoustic tile and cover it with dacron, then fabric, and adhere to the mirror with 2-sided tape. It will be more comfortable and warm, and you can always remove it and change it later.You could alternatively use pegboard if you want something a little more solid.

I'm a an of painting-but you can use chalkpaint so that you don't have to worry about priming and other steps. good luck!

Thanks!

Thank you--the panel idea intrigues me especially since I can update the color / pattern later easily.

How about cutting a piece of bead board to put over the mirror, it could be painted to give an accent color. I also like just getting a piece of boared and covering it with fabric. Maybe, it could match your bedspread.

Bead board has always been a favorite of mine. Thanks for the idea

What about taking it away from the bed frame and not using it as the headboard to your bed? You could make a simple DIY headboard. Then put the headboard on one side, using plywood to fill in the missing side , even adding shelves if desired on top of the mirror or removing the mirror beforehand. It looks like the lower portion has drawers and could be left alone to still be bedside tables if desired but I would paint everything.

My husband likes your idea. Thanks!

I would pop the mirrors out and see how much glue is behind. Too much, use a fabric piece that enhances your bedding. A little, just paint it the same color of the rest of the headboard. I would rethink dark expresso and try a mid tone color. Expresso shows every speck of dust.

Good Luck.

Great reminder about dust showing on dark colors. Thank you .

You might look into using cling type contact paper or window cling. It would make the mirror look frosted. Some have patterns. This could peel off easily if you want to change back to the mirror at some point. Clings just use water, no glue to stick to the mirror or window.

Thanks Lynda-- I'll look into the window cling because it sounds like it might be one of the easier ways to change the look.

If you like fabric then cover a board, I would use insulation Styrofoam it's about 3/4" thick then put in place. Just tape fabric on and push you want to cut barely larger so it's snug when in and you don't see mirror at all.

I would take a Picture that I love or even a collage of Family etc.. & then measure the area of the mirror. Then go on many of the canvas web sites & order a custom size ( prints are so inexpensive these days )& then put Velcro tabs on each corner of mirror & on each corner of print. This will help the print to stay attached & it will be easy to change. I love the beach so I would use a beach pic from vacation etc... ;)

I had the exact headboard. It was so massive and each time I moved the bed, I had to leave this piece in the same place. Too difficult to move. We finally just got rid of it. Now my bedroom looks so much bigger. I do miss the drawers on the side. And it was a nice big enough piece to place family pictures. I personally wanted to paint it and do a French Paris mouge podge on the mirror.

I think the dark espresso will make everything else pop. And if you wanted to add more bling bling. You could even add some clear Crystal stones on those top cabinet doors. The one we had was plain. I have the Paris theme. I wanted to paint it black. It just all depends on your theme/decor. Best of luck. Please share your finished pictures. :)

I thought about creating a headboard using that lightweight styrofoam insulation, a thick sheet so it stays in place. Wrap your tucked bed covered around something to see if you like it fabric covered. If there is a ledge where you could hide a tension rod top and bottom, you could put a curtain over the mirror. Think about temporary...

You could attach wallpaper to cover the mirrors.

I would cover them with fabric. You can use a spray adhesive on the mirrors or put a tension rod in front of them and add the fabric there.

Beadboard would add texture without being over whelming and you can paint it any color you want.