9 DIY Mirror Frame Ideas
These easy and fun DIY Mirror Frame ideas make your ordinary mirrors look more exciting. Whether you prefer modern, rustic, or vintage style, we offer various designs that can transform any flat mirror into a stylish decor piece.
DIY Mirror Frame Decorating Ideas
Enhancing your living space by revamping vintage mirrors with modern and creative frames is a brilliant DIY project. Consider updating mirrors in every room – from bedrooms to bathrooms, kid’s rooms with photo frames, and even entryway mirrors. These DIY mirror frames can personalize each room with stylish expression, breathing new life into age-old mirrors.
Preparations Before Creating Your Mirror Frame
- Mirror Selection: Identify a suitable mirror type.
- Design Decision: Research and finalize frame style.
- Material Collection: Make a list and purchase the necessary materials.
- Workspace Preparation: Set up a clean, well-ventilated area.
- Design Sketch: Draw a visual guide of your frame design.
- Measurements: Accurately measure and mark dimensions on your frame material.
- Backup Supplies: Keep extra materials on hand for any mishaps.
- Safety Preparation: Gather protective gear and ensure you work in a suitable environment.
How To Add Wooden Frame To Bathroom Mirror
Transform your average bathroom mirror into a sophisticated piece of décor with this DIY wooden frame. The enhanced design brings a touch of farmhouse charm to the bathroom, replacing the dull look of the builder-grade mirror. Plus, it is easy to make and complete it within a few minutes.
Start by measuring and cutting the boards to fit your mirror. Ensure you make 45-degree cuts at each end for neat corners. The boards should be placed on the wall to mock up the fitting. Next, sand the boards until smooth and apply a stain, followed by a sealant after the stain dries. Allow the sealant to dry overnight before affixing the frame to the wall using construction adhesive. Apply small amounts of glue on the back of each board and at the edges where they come together. Hold the boards steadily for a few minutes to allow the adhesive to dry.
Materials:
- 1″ x 4″ boards
- Minwax Wood Stain
- Polyurethane with Clear Satin finish
- Foam paint brush
- Miter Saw
- Caulk gun
- Liquid Nails
Log Mirror Frame
Embrace the natural beauty of wood with this elegant and rustic Log Mirror Frame. This unique project utilizes a log slice as the foundation, giving it an organic and earthy feel. Ideal for nature enthusiasts and admirers of artisan woodwork, this log mirror frame will undoubtedly add personality and warmth to any room.
Begin by slicing a log and leveling it using a router. From the log slice, cut a hole. Create a ledge at the back of the slice where the mirror will sit. After all the modifications, apply a coat of teak oil to the frame for a polished finish. The log mirror is thereby completed. Make sure each step is done meticulously to ensure the mirror fits perfectly into the frame and the frame isn’t skewed.
Materials:
- A slice of a log
- A mirror that fits into the log slice
- Teak oil (for fine finishing)
Mirror Photo Frame
This creative Mirror Photo Frame project teaches how to elevate your basic mirror into a personalized photo showcase. Crafted using simple butt joints and Kreg fasteners, the mirror frame is customizable, with wood length and color dependent on your preference. Integrated hooks and upper shelves provide functional use, perfect for displaying accessories or keepsakes.
Start by cutting your pieces to the required lengths, joining them with Kreg fasteners for a sturdy frame. Stain or paint the frame in your preferred color. Attach hooks at your preferred spacing under the shelf. Then, insert the custom mirror to fit the rabbet routed in the frame. In the final step, install 8×10 glass and mattes as desired.
Materials:
- Wood
- Kreg fasteners
- Hooks
- Paint or stain
- Mirror
- Glass and mattes for photo display
Farmhouse Wood Framed Mirror
Transform your inexpensive and simple mirror frame into a piece of art, creating a farmhouse style and an element of coziness to any room it adorns. You can do the same with all kinds of frames and choose the polishing patterns and colors that match your theme. The conversion is easy, and you can complete the project within a few hours and on a reasonable budget.
First, use a utility knife to remove the backing and frame from the existing mirror. Next, cut the 1×6 wood pieces with 45-degree angles to create the new frame. Assemble the frame using pocket holes or staples with wood glue for added strength. Stain the assembled frame with your desired color, allowing it to dry properly. Finally, apply Liquid Nails to the frame’s inner edge and carefully place the mirror on the glue, ensuring proper alignment. Allow the glue to dry completely before use.
Materials:
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Inexpensive Mirror
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Utility knife
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Wood Stain (we used Dark Walnut as our stain color)
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1 x6 Wood (enough to frame your mirror based on your mirror’s dimensions)
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Liquid Nail
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Wood glue
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A saw that can cut miters (45-degree angle cuts)
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Screws and a drill OR staples and a staple gun
Entryway Mirror with Hooks
Add a touch of convenience and style to your entryway with the DIY Entryway Mirror with Hooks. Seamlessly pair it with a Mudroom Tower to keep all your daily necessities within reach. This versatile mirror features two hooks for hanging bags, purses, jackets and a cup jar for storing pennies.
Trim a 16×20″ plywood piece and frame an acrylic mirror using wood trim glued and secured with brad nails. Apply edge banding to all sides, hiding imperfections with wood filler and sanding until smooth. Protect the mirror with tape, paint the frame, and install key hooks using ¾” screws. Create a change-jar holder with a leather strip, securing around the jar, and fastened it with screws. Hang your finished entryway mirror next to the front door using a French cleat for a practical and stylish organizer.
Materials:
- ½” or ¾” plywood
- Picture frame moulding
- 12″ x 12″ acrylic mirror
- Brad nail gun and ¾” brad nails
- Wood glue
- Wood filler
- Paint
- Painter’s tape
- Small French cleat for hanging
Wood Shim Sunburst Mirror
This DIY Sunburst Mirror beautifully encapsulates the coastal theme and will be a fabulous home decor addition. It adds elegance to your room with its design and allows you to infuse a personal DIY touch into your living space. So, select the color by which you want to create glow and start making it today!
Start by painting wood shims and adding texture with a palette knife. Once partially dry, smear white paint, leaving gaps. After drying, secure the short shims to the back side of a plate with hot glue. Add a rope hook and proceed with longer shims, filling each gap. Secure everything with extra glue, and fix the mirror to the front after cooling. Embellish the outer edge with rope. Your sunburst mirror is ready for hanging.
Materials:
- Wood shims in two lengths
- Mirror
- Wood plate (approximately the size of your mirror)
- Coastal Paint
- Palette knives
- Rope
- Hot glue and glue gun
DIY Driftwood Mirror
Add a coastal charm to your home with a simple DIY project a rustic driftwood mirror! You can craft a beautiful mirror using driftwood collected during a beachside walk, putting your favorite piece center stage. This easy project allows beginners to create a decorative centerpiece, brightening up any room in their home in no time.
A ½” plywood was cut into a 19” circle, sanded, and fitted with hooks. A mirror was glued onto the center and clamped for drying. Driftwood pieces were then hot-glued around the mirror, with shorter pieces layered over the longer ones for coverage. The final, fragile driftwood mirror is secure once hung in place.
Materials:
- Assorted driftwood pieces
- Beveled mirror
- Construction Adhesive
- ½” thick sheet of plywood
- Picture framing kit
- Jigsaw
- Sandpaper
- Glue gun and plenty of glue sticks
DIY Thrifted Boho Mirror
Welcome spring by transforming your space with an easy DIY decor project, a boho mirror! Ideal as an upcycling venture, this DIY boho mirror adds character to your walls or reinvents the look of your vanity table. You can use the simple woody appearance or color it to suit your white background.
The creator discovered a thrifted basket that resembled a desired rattan mirror. They attached a mirror inside the basket using liquid nails, glue, and scrap wood. The mirror was weighed down with books for the glue to dry. The wire was wrapped around the back of the basket to hang the mirror, completing the DIY round rattan mirror project.
Materials:
- Thrifted rattan basket
- Mirror
- Scrap wood
- Liquid Nails (or similar adhesive)
- Wire for hanging the mirror
DIY Stick-On Mirror Frame
Easily give your area a new look with our DIY Stick-On Mirror Frame. Apply a single-color paint for a sophisticated, sleek style, or give it a distressed finish for a rustic vibe. In this guide, the creator will illustrate two straightforward methods to construct a DIY mirror frame without much effort and no need for power tools.
The method involves cutting wooden pieces to fit your mirror size and arranging them with wood glue. Reinforce the joints with a staple gun after drying. Once the frame is built, apply a stain, including both sides and attach it using command strips. The total project cost is approximately $15, offering an affordable and quick update to your bathroom space.
- Horizontal pieces: 2- 1×4 boards cut to match the width of your mirror, plus one half (1/2) inch.
- Vertical pieces: 2- 1×4 boards cut to match the height of your mirror, minus 2x the width of your board (this should be approximately 7″ if you use 1x4s).
- Wood Glue
- Staple Gun (for option 1)
- Command Strips
- L Brackets (for option 2)
