How to DIY Frame a Bathroom Mirror

Mirrors are wonderful additions to any room. They capture light and cast it around the space to add style and definition to even the smallest of rooms. However, the glass alone does not create a bold and beautiful, memorable style. The frame around the mirror is often the accent piece that grabs attention and brings the entire décor of the room together. 

Using colors, shapes, and various textured materials, a frame can become a focal point for the interior space. These gorgeous designs can create a welcoming presence in your home. The design ideas are limited only by the imagination.

DIY Mirror Frame Ideas – Style and Elegance

There are so many ways to create a personal mirror frame that accents your home décor. Depending on your style choices, these neat frame options are sure to enhance any room.

• Rustic-style Frame: Stain wood shims and lay them out around the frame exterior in a sunburst fashion.
• Country-style Frame: Add pastel faux flowers around the perimeter of the frame in a pattern that randomly positions the colors and sizes.
• Elegant-style Frame: Choose striking, complimentary shades of mosaic tiles and glue them to the frame in a clean pattern.
• Beach-style Frame: Place seashells along the bottom-right portion of the mirror frame and small pieces of driftwood over the top-left part of the frame.

Precautions and Preparations before Building a Mirror Frame

Before beginning, be sure to set your workspace up properly. Follow these steps and tips to keep yourself organized and able to complete the project without troubles.

Getting Started

• Clean your work area well to remove all debris and obstructions that could cause scratches in the frame or glass.
• Lay out all necessary tools and materials so that you don’t need to stop in the middle of designing.
• Place a newspaper down on the work surface so that you can wrap everything up after designing.

Gather up Necessary Items

• Depending on the project, you’ll need certain craft tools. Hot glue, paint, colored pencils, markers, a ruler, and super glue may help.
• Decorations, such as shells, branches, glitter, gems, tiles, fabric, and faux flowers.
• Sealant or protectant so that your artwork stays shiny and true.

Instructions on Building a DIY Mirror Frame

There are a few important steps in order to build your frame and have your beautiful design come to life.

• Firstly, have the design laid out or sketched so that you know how the final product will look. Don’t begin until you have a complete idea in mind.
• Secondly, gather all the pieces you need to complete the frame. Organize your craft items, like shells or mosaic tiles, in a way that will allow you to assemble to frame with ease.
• Thirdly, build your frame with the sketch as a guide, or use design photos from your favorite blogs. Create the frame and put all the pieces together, securing them with craft glue or super glue.
• Finally, once the design is complete, spray your frame with a glossy sealant so that the pieces will stay shiny and be protected through years of use.

Clean Up the Mess

• Have a waste bag nearby during the entire project. 
• Wash hands with the proper soap to remove paint, glitter, and more, after you’re done working with the DIY project.  
• Dispose of things you wouldn’t reuse and save reusable items for other projects. Toss out newspaper with the waste bag and let the mirror frame dry and set completely before moving and hanging.

Where to Place Your Personally Designed Mirror Frame

Finding the perfect place for your DIY mirror frame is part of the fun. You might have started out with a room in mind before ever beginning your design. However, in case you had the idea of a handcrafted mirror frame before choosing a place, here are some wonderful options.

Living Space

• Hang a decorated mirror frame behind a sofa on a large, open wall to create a focal point.
• Place two small mirrors with complimentary colors on either side of a bookshelf.
• Set a sequence of differing mirror shapes along the wall by the stairs to draw attention upward. 

Kitchen and Dining Room

• Hang a grand mirror with a frame decorated in bold textures on the dining room wall to make the room feel larger and more elegant.
• A simple, delicately designed mirror and frame add lighting to the underside of the cabinets, or on a counter that has dim lighting.

In Bathroom

• Add style to the medicine cabinet with colors that match your décor.
• Hang a secondary mirror on an adjacent wall to increase lighting in the room.
• In small bathrooms, utilize a large mirror and simplistic frame to give the illusion of space.

Create a Focal Point in Bedroom

• Place a tall standing mirror opposite the bed, with matching colors and textures to tie the theme together.
• Hang small matching mirrors over the dressers to create a streamlined focal point on a wall.
• In a small, dimly lit bedroom, hang a large, decorated mirror opposite a window to capture light and add the appearance of space.

Choose the Perfect Mirrors form Fab Glass and Mirror 

No matter your design choice, partner with Fab Glass and Mirror for all your glass products. With the highest quality glass and the best service, we make each new addition to your home just as special as you’d imagine. 

The mirrors offered have high-definition reflection and enduring style. Cleaning up is a breeze with spotless and effortless results. There are all sorts of design choices with Fab Glass and Mirror, making each room spectacular with dynamic décor. 

Contact a representative today to talk over options for your home. We will assist you in the buying process to make everything easy and smooth. You may also visit the online store where you can view the different types of items in our catalogue, and even order a custom cut piece of glass or a mirror.