DIY || Painted Mirror

March 21, 2013



My mirror is done!! I'm so excited to share with you this easy, inexpensive DIY that is BIG on statement and drama.  Its a lot of bang for your buck in my opinion. If you can remember I first came across a painted mirror in this post which served as my inspiration.  I hung it in a hallway to our bedrooms with the idea that it would add light, depth, and some excitement.  Goal achieved-  my trip from the kitchen to my bedroom is a fun jaunt. So, this is what I did:
















I got this mirror from Ikea.  It is fabulous! It is nice and wide and the frame makes it look expensive.  You can also hang it both vertically or horizontally.  First, I taped the frame with blue painter's tape to protect it and then I used acrylic paint to paint it. Once dry, I took off the tape and hung it. Easy, peasy!

The fact that the work of art is a mirror makes it even more captivating. You have the paint painted on, which is static, and then the areas that remain unpainted mirror are an ever-changing canvas depending on the time of day and all the activity occurring in its vicinity.  Whatever is reflected on it at that specific moment is the work of art  that can never ever be replicated! Now that is cool in my book.  Try it! You will be happy you did, promise!

What projects are on your mind lately?

[photos by me for Mimosa Lane ]

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38 comments

  1. Sadie + StellaMarch 21, 2013 at 4:42 AM

    Can you please stop being so fabulous?!?!? I cannot catch up. Lawwwwdddd.

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  2. UnknownMarch 21, 2013 at 5:19 AM

    Wow, this is amazing Albertina! So creative I never would have thought that a mirror from Ikea could become a work of art. Amazing job! The colors are fantastic!

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  3. Lianna@theresnoplacelikehomemkeMarch 21, 2013 at 5:31 AM

    OMG love!!! I have never seen anything like that - it looks fabulous! I have always wanted to tackle an abstract like that - amazing job!

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  4. CarlaMarch 21, 2013 at 6:06 AM

    Awesome!!! Love it

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  5. Linda {Calling it Home}March 21, 2013 at 6:22 AM

    Yeah, you did it. I love how it came out. This is definitely a must try for me. I have the same hairstyle, by the way :)

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  6. charmaineMarch 21, 2013 at 6:31 AM

    I love how it turned out!

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  7. Rowena @ rolala lovesMarch 21, 2013 at 6:54 AM

    It looks stunning - like a colorful piece of abstract art!

    Rowena @ rolala loves

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  8. AnonymousMarch 21, 2013 at 7:07 AM

    Wow, such a great idea! Love how it turned out.

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  9. Gaby [The Vault Files]March 21, 2013 at 7:10 AM

    wow Albertina, this is gorgeous! you're so good at this!

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  10. AnonymousMarch 21, 2013 at 7:22 AM

    AMAZing Idea! How fun! Wild & Refreshing!

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  11. decorayadoraMarch 21, 2013 at 7:24 AM

    Albertina jamas se me hubiera odurrido pintar un espejo !!bravo!!! genial

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  12. AlyssaMarch 21, 2013 at 7:27 AM

    This came out super cool. I love the colors you chose!

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  13. Erin | Holtwood HipsterMarch 21, 2013 at 7:38 AM

    Yes! It's faboosh and looks like it was probably a lot of fun to make. Love all the colors you chose and the fact that some of the pattern is swirled while other aspects are more saturated and splattered on. Bookmarking this one!

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  14. LiveLaughDecorateMarch 21, 2013 at 7:54 AM

    Fab idea, which I may just have to borrow for an ongoing project lady. Tres fab.

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  15. AlexaMarch 21, 2013 at 8:27 AM

    OMG. It is a gorgeous statement piece. LOVE what you did with it! How fun!

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  16. Elizabeth // The NowMarch 21, 2013 at 9:28 AM

    Uh this is so awesome!!!!! Way to go!!! So I am doing a DIY art piece sort of...I am going to find a fabulous silk scarf and have it framed. Does that count :-/ haha! xoxo

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  17. HannahMarch 21, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    LOVE this. I just bought a painted mirror at the flea market for $10! I would have never even thought of painting a mirror but the result is fabulous. Gorgeous colors you picked.

    Champagne Lifestyle on a Beer Budget

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  18. KristenMarch 21, 2013 at 9:39 AM

    OK this looks better than the one that you were inspired by. And you totally have me inspired to do this with my old IKEA mirror that is sitting in the back of my closet.

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  19. ChelseaMarch 21, 2013 at 9:47 AM

    Wow, that is so creative! I would have never thought to go to town on a mirror- and it looks great! Werk it! xo

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  20. jackie jadeMarch 21, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    this is such a cool project! i love what you did and the colors are so fun. plus it's a great way to reflect light too. great work!!
    -- jackiejade.blogspot.com

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  21. UnknownMarch 21, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    Brilliant girl! I am absolutely gaga over it....must find a mirror now!

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  22. LilyMarch 21, 2013 at 10:11 AM

    I love this!!! It looks amazing...such gorgeous colors!

    XO Lily
    goldandgray.com

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  23. UnknownMarch 21, 2013 at 11:08 AM

    OH U DID IT! _ yayyyyyyy - i wanna give it a try too!

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  24. Elisa of Fancy Free MeMarch 21, 2013 at 1:16 PM

    I love the colors! Fantastic idea!

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  25. AshleyMarch 21, 2013 at 1:23 PM

    This looks amazing!! Great way to spruce up an ikea item!

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  26. Preciously MeMarch 21, 2013 at 2:43 PM

    You're an artist Albertina!!!
    Congratulations! And yes it's true that the mirror makes it more captivating!

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  27. Cristina [Via Blossom]March 21, 2013 at 4:01 PM

    Genius!! How beautiful and fun!! I will definitely give it a try!

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  28. elle [wonderfelle world]March 21, 2013 at 5:11 PM

    This is so cool!! I love the colors and textures you used and the finished product really is a showstopper! I'm not a big DIYer but I happen to have an old mirror and a lot of acrylic paint so I might just have to try this!

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  29. AnonymousMarch 21, 2013 at 5:15 PM

    Ooh la la!!!

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  30. AnonymousMarch 21, 2013 at 5:16 PM

    Ooh la la!!!

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  31. Julie LeahMarch 21, 2013 at 5:17 PM

    Oh my gosh! What a statement piece!! Beautiful!

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  32. UnknownMarch 21, 2013 at 5:36 PM

    Such an awesome idea! Just like you said, a lot of bang for your buck. And doesn't look like it's too difficult either. Keeping this idea for one day!
    grey et al

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  33. UnknownMarch 21, 2013 at 6:35 PM

    Shut up...this is genius and you did an amazing job!! You should totally sell these!! I love how colorful + abstract it is!! Fab, fab job girl! XoXo

    Dominique

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  34. LiliMarch 22, 2013 at 5:07 AM

    so so AMAZING!!!

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  35. ALLIE NYCMarch 22, 2013 at 5:36 AM

    How exciting is that! You should post when you have it in the room you want it in too!

    Ali of

    www.dressingken.com

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  36. AnonymousMarch 22, 2013 at 9:53 PM

    Holy crap! This is a ridonkulous project! I'm so impressed and want to be a copy cat!

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  37. JessicaMarch 26, 2013 at 4:27 PM

    Um you are not selling paintings because...?
    Seriously, this is amazing!! LOVE it. Totally jacking your steeze one day.

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  38. pam {simple details}March 28, 2013 at 6:15 AM

    This is so incredibly cool!! I know abstracts aren't as easy as they look, you nailed it!

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