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Sunday, August 5, 2012

New Look For The Bathroom Mirror

I decided to buy the frame for the bathroom mirror a couple of weeks ago.  I’m trying to limit any purchases over $100.00 to one a month.  Last month it was the headboard for the guest bedroom.  Here is the before.

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And now the after!

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What a huge difference it makes framing out that mirror!

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I love the frame design, too.  I did this by myself and it was very easy to put up on my own.  The hardest part was waiting for the glue to dry, but I had it done and up within a few hours.

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Before and After together.

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41 comments:

  1. GARAGE SALE GALAugust 5, 2012 at 7:43 PM

    HUGE and AWESOME difference! Love the new look!
    Deb

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  2. UnknownAugust 5, 2012 at 7:48 PM

    Kathy! I have to ask you about this mirror treatment. Did you have the frame made to fit the mirror, and did you glue it directly to the mirror without removing the mirror from the wall? What type of glue did you use. I am asking because I have this same type of mirrors in my home and have always wondered what to do with them.
    Also, am I mistaken, or is your birthday on Halloween?
    Have a great week ahead! I always love your decorating posts@ E

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  3. Shabby chic SandyAugust 5, 2012 at 8:01 PM

    Framing the mirror makes a huge difference. Very nice!

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  4. UnknownAugust 5, 2012 at 8:45 PM

    Looks beautiful, you did a great job.
    Sandy

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  5. AnonymousAugust 5, 2012 at 8:48 PM

    Kathy, this is amazing! It looks gorgeous now- the perfect addition to your bathroom. I love this idea!

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  6. NanaDianaAugust 5, 2012 at 9:07 PM

    Kathy- It totally changes the look of the whole room. It just looks "richer" now. Love it- I have a couple of those mirrors that I need to do that to....nice job- xo Diana

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  7. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsAugust 5, 2012 at 9:15 PM

    Wowzer!!! That turned out wonderful. So many houses have that same mirror above the sink. Adding the framed molding makes it fab.

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  8. Michele M./ Finch RestAugust 5, 2012 at 9:16 PM

    WOW!!!

    Holey moley does it ever make a difference! WELL DONE, Kathy!

    It looks fantastic!

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  9. Jamie @ Domestically VintageAugust 5, 2012 at 10:26 PM

    I love that framed out mirror. It's just gorgeous!! ~ Jamie

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  10. Sonya@Beyond the Screen DoorAugust 5, 2012 at 10:46 PM

    Kathy, what a HUGE difference! I hate the look of plain, builder grade bathroom mirrors. Your new frame looks great. And I love your shower curtain! Beautiful!

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  11. ℳartina @ Northern NestingAugust 5, 2012 at 11:29 PM

    Kathy that looks fabulous!!! Did you paint it or did it come finished like that?

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  12. Our Hopeful HomeAugust 6, 2012 at 12:18 AM

    What a nice improvement! I've been wanting to do this to our master bath mirror for 8 years, but the mirror is so HUGE that I've shied away from it. Did you make the frame yourself or did you buy one premade? What kind of glue did you use? It looks like it's always been there!

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  13. ibshellAugust 6, 2012 at 3:26 AM

    WOW! How amazing what a frame can do, it's like jewelry!! GREAT JOB-it looks BEAUTIFUL!

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  14. SuzyAugust 6, 2012 at 7:05 AM

    Wow Kathy, you're right - it does make a huge difference! Did you buy a ready-made frame or did you use pieces of trim from the home improvement store?

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  15. AnonymousAugust 6, 2012 at 7:20 AM

    Hey!..wow what a change.Looks fantastic,you sure made a big difference.Love this!...visiting from BNOTP Met Monday

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  16. chateau chicAugust 6, 2012 at 8:44 AM

    Your frame really sets off the mirror beautifully. Huge improvement! We did that to our bathroom mirrors and I've loved the difference it's made.
    Thanks for stopping by, Mary Alice

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  17. UnknownAugust 6, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    Wow! That frame makes all the difference in the world! I can't hardly believe that's all that changed. Remarkable. If you'd like to link this up to Making Space Mondays as well, I'd love for you to join our party. It's at www.debtfreemommyblog.blogspot.com. -Tabitha

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  18. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeAugust 6, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    I love it. Love the frame you chose and it does look fantastic. Hugs, Marty

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  19. UnknownAugust 6, 2012 at 10:04 AM

    Oh that is so pretty! How did you do it? I want to know too! I was just thinking how I would love to dress up my mirror!

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  20. Rosemary@villabarnesAugust 6, 2012 at 12:39 PM

    Very nice, Kathy. The frame makes a nice bold statement.

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  21. Okio B DesignsAugust 6, 2012 at 1:14 PM

    Huge difference! It doesn't even look like the same mirror! Love it!

    Jeanine

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  22. DIYbyDesignAugust 6, 2012 at 2:23 PM

    I can't get over what a huge difference framing a mirror can do to the entire space. I hope you give more details as to how you did this. I'd love to do the same thing on a mirror I have.

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  23. DeeDeeAugust 6, 2012 at 2:31 PM

    Doesn't it make such a difference.. I did mine two last year and I just love the change it brings.. your framing is lovely...

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  24. Jaye @ Just Trying to Make Cents of it All!August 6, 2012 at 2:38 PM

    Kathy - we all want to know HOW you did that? It's gorgeous! I'm waiting to do the same thing on the huge mirror in the master bath. Your's is one of the nicest I've seen. So much nicer than just trimming it out. Do tell!!!!

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  25. DonnaAugust 6, 2012 at 2:54 PM

    What a difference the frame makes, Kathy! You did a great job! We have one of those boring unframed mirrors in our bath, I need to show this to hubby!!

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  26. Little Miss MaggieAugust 6, 2012 at 3:48 PM

    I need to frame my mirrors too. Are you going to do a tutorial on how you did it? Pretty please.

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  27. SusanAugust 6, 2012 at 3:51 PM

    I love your new mirror! I, too, have the kind of mirror that has exposed clips and I'd like to kow how you secured the frame to it, also. It's beautiful!!

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  28. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsAugust 6, 2012 at 5:21 PM

    Love it...what a beautiful difference it makes!

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  29. At The Picket FenceAugust 6, 2012 at 5:33 PM

    That is absolutely beautiful Kathy! What an incredible difference one change can make! :-)
    Vanessa

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  30. A Magical WhimsyAugust 6, 2012 at 7:23 PM

    Oooo! I really, really like the frame around your bathroom mirror. I see the sink vanity only has cupboards like ours does. I miss having drawers on either side, but we do have a vintage American Oak Medicine Cabinet over the toilet which comes in handy. And our mirror needs replacing after being thirty years old as the 'silver' is beginning to flake in places due to the steamy environment as we don't have a ceiling escape fan/vent.
    Your photos give me some ideas! Thanks a bunch!
    Teresa in California
    http://amagcialwhimsy.blogspot.com/

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  31. This N ThatAugust 6, 2012 at 9:10 PM

    Love the frame..What a difference..Did you actually put the glass in the frame or did you just put the frame over the mirror..Looks wonderful...

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  32. OliveAugust 6, 2012 at 10:54 PM

    Kathy, that made a tremendous difference. Love it. olive

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  33. UnknownAugust 6, 2012 at 11:23 PM

    I love it. We did this to one of our mirrors ~~~ a verrrry long time ago. Yours look waaay better. I think I'm going to have to redo mine now. It's called envy! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  34. MEAugust 7, 2012 at 4:26 AM

    Please tell us how you did your mirror. I came over from BNOP and think it is beautiful! However, did you buy a kit, or buy individual pieces cut to the specific lengths? Share with us so we can turn our ugly grader build mirrors into a luxury mirror too. Thank you! :)

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  35. GailAugust 7, 2012 at 6:12 AM

    O'Kathy, what a difference framing out that mirror made! It looks amazing!! Hope you have a wonderful day, Gail

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  36. Manuela@A Cultivated NestAugust 7, 2012 at 12:14 PM

    Gorgeous! Framing those big bathroom mirrors really makes them look finished and not like an after thought.

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  37. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️August 7, 2012 at 2:24 PM

    Hi Kathy,

    That is one fantastic difference. I love it.


    Dee

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  38. Sunflowers With SmilesAugust 7, 2012 at 5:04 PM

    Kathy,

    What a difference to your mirror, love the new look. Nice job!

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  39. farmhouse-storyAugust 7, 2012 at 9:29 PM

    love the change to the mirror, and your curtain is so pretty!

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  40. sydney mirrorsAugust 7, 2012 at 11:11 PM

    pretty cool difference..i love your bright idea..and i am happy that you have posted it,it would also give us a great ideas on what to do with our bathrooms..

    sydney mirrors

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  41. MichelleAugust 8, 2012 at 9:58 AM

    Love it!

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I always enjoy reading your comments! Kathy