How to Make a Mirrored Cornice Board

I knew I wanted something fancy and dramatic that would go with the rest of the gold details in the room

This is the BEFORE window in the closet. I added an iron arch I purchased at Hobby Lobby to the top of the window when we first moved in, and even when I added curtains it just didn't have the flair I wanted.

My inspiration came from all things, a tissue holder I bought for the closet. I loved the gleam behind the applique and wanted to create something similar.

I already had most of the materials to make it leftover from the dresser project in the room. I used a 3" pine board as the base and 2 pieces of foam baroque molding ( from Lowes.com The boards were $27 for an 8') I had 2 large pieces left over that were already painted gold. I laid out how wanted to sandwich the mirror in between the baroque molding.

I went to Lowes to see if they had a scrap piece of mirror large enough, sometimes they will give it to you for free or at a very nominal cost. I was in luck they had a piece that was very close, I had them cut it to the size I needed, it was going to be just a little short but I would just fill in the sides with extra trim. The cost was $7. They cover the edges of the mirror in blue painters tape, it is very sharp so make sure to wear gloves when you handle cut mirrors.

Using liquid nails, I was heavy handed applying the glue to the board both on the sides to attatch the foam molding and on the center for the mirror. I let it dry overnight.

Using L brackets and more liquid nails I attached 2 trim boards to the back for the sides and screwed rings on them to hang it. Originally I wanted to put an iron piece on top of the mirror but it would have been too heavy so I opted for a small monogram. The cardboard H was from Hobby Lobby, I painted it gold and glued it on the center.

Here you can see the front side of how it is all attached. My cost was just $7 for the mirror since I had all the other pieces already. It would run about $40-$50 to build a similar one since the molding is the most expensive part. A lot less if you opted for a less decorative molding. Our Lowes also has scrap and damaged molding that they sell for next to nothing, I am not sure if all their stores do that but if so I would look there too before purchasing.

It matches perfectly to the frame on the dresser unit it sits next to. The window is inset, To not add more weight to the cornice, I put the curtains on a tension rod in between the window. I am very happy with how it came out. It made the window a little more glammed and stately. It's always great to create something new out of leftover pieces.