Layered Mirrors

I love to use vintage or antique mirrors in decorating, but if there is a time or space constraint, I always point my clients in the direction of Ballard Designs.

I've been eyeing this mirror (on sale for $150).

I would get a pair and recreate a version of this bathroom featured in House Beautiful.

But, since the small size of this mirror is not very practical, I would probably opt for a layered look, like how this Venitian mirror was hung.

design by Tricia Huntley Zend, image via My Notting Hill

Lattice Mirror

I've been contemplating a DIY version of the mirrors in this bedroom:

via my favorite and my best

Maybe using a painted radiator cover layered over mirror? Garden trellis?

Then I spied this beauty in the mirror section of Home Goods, for $99:


I'm imagining a pair of these mirrors, flanking a bed, above the night stands. It looked like the mirror could be removed pretty easily from the frame, in case you felt like painting out the gold. The white in the inspiration room is so crisp and fresh!

Stay tuned for a great give away...

The Round Mirror... love love it!

I have seen them all over and I love it the round mirror..... It is a fantastic accent in any space. They work well in groupings, over the bed, over the mantle piece. Mirrors also provide an extension of any space by reflecting the objects, the colors in a space and help bring the outdoors in. Using mirrors throughout your space to create a sense of depth is a great design tool.


I have brought together some of my favorites here!




Convex mirror
Sunflower mirror



The foundry Mirror



Beveled round mirror

All of these mirrors are available on My Sparrow....

Photos from House Beautiful and My Sparrow

Never Met a Sunburst Mirror I Didn't Like

I hope you all are ready for some serious eye candy. I scoured through my saved files for every room with a sunburst mirror. And, let me tell you, there were plenty to choose from. Have I told you that I really, really like sunburst mirrors?

When we lived in Europe over the summer, I started noticing sunburst mirrors everywhere. They were all over the Paris fleas and I decided that I really wanted one. I ended up buying two at a Brussels flea market for a great price and I wish I would have bought more. The awesome thing about a sunburst mirrors is they can look great in just about every room!

I'll show you...

Living rooms
(some of these mirrors are really bullseye mirrors, but I think they are all in the same family)


Loving this layered look...


(not a mirror, but isn't this window GREAT!?)


Dining rooms

Hallway/foyers

Kitchen

Even the bathroom!

I think my favorite room to use a sunburst mirror is the bedroom. There are so many great examples...








Are you sold yet? A sunburst mirror is like the ultimate accessory, whether in a traditional or modern room, with a cheap repro or an original vintage piece.

Most antique sunburst mirrors are budget-busters, but there are a few good places to get the look for less.

Since I apparently can't do a post without linking to eBay auctions, I'll get this one out of the way first! These are all on eBay now.

Cheesy pic, but cheap at $45

From Peru

Horchow

Originally hung in a Disney world resort?
Here are the rest of the sunburst eBay auctions.

And from the retail side, Ballard has a $200 version, which isn't that expensive. Plus Ballard offers 10% and 15% off sales all the time. This particular mirror is a great size at 31". If you are willing to go for a smaller size though, I saw a very similar one at TJMaxx for less than $40.

I love the antiqued mirror edge on this Target version, also about $200.


This small sunburst is at Michael's in the Christmas decor section right now and would look great above your bed. I think the full price is $50 or $60, but make sure you use your 40% off coupon.

What do you think of sunburst mirrors? Do you have one? Where do you hang it?