Original frame for a mirror made of rope
We live in an era of the formation and popularization of the author's design of premises of any type. Standard decoration of apartments and household items is no longer fashionable. Real chic is considered to be the presence in the room of handmade items - flowerpots, vases, lamps and chandeliers. Well, the mirror in a beautiful frame, which was created by the owner of the house, is a real masterpiece!
Do-it-yourself designer frame for a mirror - the advantages of such a mirror design are obvious - you can choose the size of the frame and its design in accordance with the overall style of the interior, and the mirror in the frame will not resonate with the environment, but will become an integral part of it.
A mirror in a handmade frame brings extra coziness to the room.
Creative idea - the frame is lined with small round mirrors
What materials can be used
Decorating any interior item with your own hands is a game of fantasy and imagination. But in this matter it is very easy to “overdo it” and go overboard, carried away by creativity. It is better to use one type of material for finishing and decorating a mirror. For example, if you decide to make a frame from the remains of ceiling plinths, then you do not need to add parts from another material to the structure. They may be structurally incompatible and difficult to connect, and the structure may be heavy.
The frame for the mirror can be of a familiar design, or it can be made in the form of stucco from any available materials, in the form of a mosaic directly on the surface of the mirror itself. There are a lot of design options for this item and the most important thing is to choose one of the methods.
The mirror frame is covered with bright variegated fabric
A great idea for an eco-style interior - a frame made of plant branches
Round mirror frame covered with beads and sequins
Styles
Mirror surfaces are used in various industries, medicine, science, and also in everyday life. There are many different compositions, but the decor is most relevant in the interior. Selected to match the image of the room. Let's look at a few examples of mirror design for some styles:
- Classic. Always relevant, does not get old over time. Strict geometric shapes are welcomed; gilded or carved wooden structures are used for framing. They are located in the hallway, in the hall on top of the fireplace. Floor-standing specimens also look elegant;
- Country. A characteristic feature is natural elements. Wood, wicker, and stone are used for the frame. Additionally decorated with shells, pebbles, and forged elements. Combine harmoniously with solid wooden furniture;
- High tech. Characterized by straight, sweeping lines, an abundance of metal parts with a minimal set of decor. Mirror surfaces are used both on walls and ceilings. Metal and wood are used for framing;
- Art Deco. There is nothing superfluous in the design. The frames are the simplest, uncomplicated. Smooth lines and rounded shapes are welcome. Preference is given to painting in light colors;
- Romanticism. Natural materials are used: stucco, light wood. There are no sharp lines or corners. Characteristic are floral motifs, pastel colors, openwork carvings;
- Minimalism. Framing is minimal or absent. There should be one reflective surface per room, but at full height. The shape is primitive geometric.
Eclecticism (mixing styles) is gaining popularity in interior design. However, in order to create the right image of the room, one thing is important - the mirror should look harmonious.
How and from what to make a frame for a mirror
Before you start working on a custom frame for a mirror, you need to carefully think through all the steps, prepare everything you will need during work - materials, fittings, tools, measure the mirror and, of course, make a sketch of the future masterpiece. To create a sketch you will need a pencil, an eraser, a ruler, a triangle and a piece of paper of the appropriate size. It is better to create a drawing and drawing in full size and “in color” so that you can “try it on” on the mirror.
For work you will need a table and tools - a file or knife, wire cutters and a hammer, glue, paints, brushes, finishing elements (beads, shells, buttons, mosaic glass), if they are intended to be used, a construction stapler or small nails. Small parts should be placed in containers so that they do not crumble and interfere with your creativity, and for brushes it is best to prepare a glass or jar of solvent so that they do not dry out.
Mirror with a painted “frame” - openwork and elegant
Advice! To create a frame, remnants of building or finishing materials are suitable - drywall, facing tiles, baseboards, lath.
In design studios you can see mirror frames made from the most unusual materials - clothespins, cutlery, knitting needles, inexpensive jewelry, tiles with images of family members printed on its surface, from fragments of broken porcelain dishes, plastic, CD, candy or cigarette packaging, sequins and disposable spoons, newspaper or magazine paper, dried flowers. The flight of fancy in how to decorate a mirror with your own hands is absolutely unlimited, as long as the materials are combined and look harmonious with the interior of the room.
The frame for the bathroom mirror is made of large wooden sawdust
Simple and creative - frame made of multi-colored paper
A mirror in an elegant frame is a bright highlight of the interior
Wooden pegs were used to make the mirror frame.
Color solutions
The completed design allows you to create a beautiful frame. Its color is important. In order for the mirror to fit harmoniously into the interior and look sophisticated, the decorative elements of the frame must be of a suitable shade, they should be decorated in the same way, for example, with lighting.
When choosing a color for a frame, it is necessary to take into account such points as location, the presence of a window or baguette nearby. Its size and features, as well as the material used to make the frame, are also important. The main factor when choosing a color scheme is the overall style of the room. Noble shades (gold, oak, bronze) are suitable for a classic interior, while bright colors will look great in a modern room. Warm, light colors are suitable for vintage rooms.
Ceiling plinth frame
Very often, after renovation, trimmings of baseboards, wallpaper and other finishing materials remain in the house. Thrifty and creative owners never throw away this “garbage”, but create real masterpieces from it that they can boast about and be proud of. For example, a frame for a mirror made from ceiling plinths turns out to be very beautiful, and it’s very easy to make.
The material is very inexpensive and durable, easy to cut and glue, in most cases the ceiling plinth is already beautifully designed. In addition, it can be painted with almost all types of paints and even “aged”.
The cut plinth must be repainted in the desired color
To work with the baseboard you will need a jigsaw or a regular file, a ruler and a pencil, acrylic paint, a brush, glue, putty, preferably gypsum. To protect your desktop, you need to prepare a covering material - this could be old newspapers or wallpaper scraps.
The frame can be glued to the mirror using silicone sealant
From the plinth you need to prepare the frame parts in accordance with the dimensions of the mirror. You can pre-attach the mirror to a base made of plywood or thick cardboard. It is much easier to attach the frame to the base than to the glass surface. The frame parts must not only match in size, the pattern on the plinth must be adjusted so that the lines of one part smoothly transition into the lines of another.
Carefully and carefully adjust the frame to the mirror
After the glue has dried at the joints of the frame, you need to cover its surface with putty to hide the traces of gluing and “clarify” the design. After the putty has completely dried, you can begin painting. There are a lot of ways to decorate such a frame - you can highlight the pattern on the plinth with a contrasting color, you can artificially age the frame with paint, or you can paint it in one color, in a classic style.
Mirror frame made from ceiling plinth - simple and beautiful
Mosaic frame
Creating a mosaic is an amazingly fascinating form of needlework and art. A mosaic frame for a mirror is sophistication, uniqueness and practicality in “one bottle”. The advantages of this type of mirror design are simplicity of work, low cost of materials, because you can create a mosaic even from fragments of broken dishes. Shards of dishes, shards of tiles, jewelry, and colored glass are also suitable for this work.
The mirror is attached to a base, it can be a sheet of plywood or chipboard. The base must be larger than the plane of the mirror. The mosaic elements will be attached to the protruding part of the wooden base using glue and a glue gun.
The process of making a mosaic frame for a mirror
In addition to a special gun, you will need pliers to form parts of the mosaic, and a special grout that will fill the gaps between the fragments. You will also need a spatula for applying grout, a soft sponge to remove its traces from the surface of the frame, and, of course, imagination and a little patience.
The frame for the mirror is lined with mosaic - elegant and stylish
The mosaic is made from pieces of mirror - elegant and gentle
Mirror in blue mosaic frame
