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A mirror is a must-have item in any home, which can be used in the bathroom, bedroom, or hallway. Manufacturers offer many design options to suit every taste. But you can get a unique design element by assembling a backlit mirror with your own hands according to a ready-made or individual drawing. This requires skills in working with tools, time and some materials.
Frame materials
Mirrors have regular geometric shapes. But the variety of frames framing the mirror surface is enormous. Cheaper materials - plastic, steel, wood. Expensive ones include forged, gilded frames with various additional decorations:
- mosaic of multi-colored glass;
- crystal pendants;
- ceramic jewelry and other original design elements.
Let's look at the main materials for making frames.
Metal
Stylish, with brown, white, gray details, they will organically fit into modern interior design styles.
The metal frame with artistic forging looks beautiful, where various weaves and intricate patterns harmoniously surround the mirror surface. The most expensive ones are made of bronze and precious metals.
Plastic
Plastic frames are inexpensive, easy to maintain, and light in weight . A wide range of colors gives aesthetics and the ability to match a mirror in such a frame to any color of the room. In addition, plastic is not afraid of moisture, so mirrors with such frames can be used in rooms with high humidity.
Wooden
Wooden frames look graceful, luxurious, and elegant. They are decorated with carvings, paintings, and precious stones.
A mirror cloth in a wooden frame will add special chic to the interior and become a bright accent that attracts attention.
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Models
Let's look at the most attractive modern models of floor mirrors.
Psyche
A convenient rotating model in a simple style, usually an oval-shaped mirror. Between the two decorative posts there is an axis on which the mirror is mounted. The design feature allows you to change the angle of the mirror surface , which is very convenient when using. These adjustable mirrors come in single and double-sided versions, with the other side usually having a magnifying effect. The psiche model is well suited for dressing rooms.
On a stand
The most stable model, the mirror sheet is firmly fixed to the stand. Large, functional, full-length models, with a cabinet on legs, numerous shelves, and drawers for storing various small items.
A mirror on a stand is suitable for a hallway. Can be folding with closing doors.
Attached
A mirror canvas standing on the floor without support in a massive frame is placed against the wall. The frames are made with beautiful original decor. Such wall-mounted and movable mirrors are used as an element of design solutions in the living room or bedroom.
Large full-length screen mirror
Convenient to use in a studio apartment to divide the space into functional zones.
An excellent use for such a mirror is to create a small dressing room in a small apartment.
Dressing room on the counter
Made on a stand and surrounded by large light bulbs for bright lighting.
Full length fitting room
Thanks to the special design, you can change the height and angle of the mirror surface. Allows you to see the reflection at full height .
Mobile on wheels
The popularity of a portable floor mirror is due to the ease of moving it to a new place.
Full-length models on wheels are very convenient in all rooms such as a dressing room.
Types of mounting a mirror to a door
There are several types of fastening to the cabinet door:
Attach with double-sided tape. This method is one of the easiest and fastest. Because the mirror sheet will be fixed in literally five minutes. And if necessary, you can simply tear the workpiece from the cabinet and attach it to another place;
Correct distribution of adhesive tape when gluing a mirror
- using liquid nails marked “for mirrors” is a reliable option, but after fixing, the mirror surface cannot be separated from the cabinet;
Liquid nails for mirrors using specialized compounds for mirror and glass surfaces, for example, silicone. In this case, it is extremely important to perform all operations accurately, otherwise the work will not be successful. It will not be possible to remove the glass from the door and any mistake will be fatal;
Distribution of silicone for subsequent gluing of the mirror to the door using a mechanical method, when various fasteners are used, for example, metal brackets, through holders or furniture fasteners with decorative overlays.
Mirror on metal brackets
You can stick a compartment to the door of a closet without having any experience in this matter, and with the help of improvised means. A minimum amount of materials that can be purchased at any hardware store and a standard tool are all you need to install and secure. And most importantly, our instructions with a step-by-step description of each stage of work.
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How to place it correctly?
For floor mirrors, a suitable location in the house:
- living room;
- hallway;
- bedroom;
- wardrobe.
Mirrors enliven a room; with the correct placement of mirrors, you can change the space around:
- In a small room, the ideal place for a mirror is opposite the window. The light falling from the window will be reflected in the mirror and fill the room with space.
- If you place two mirrors opposite each other in a rectangular room along long walls, it will visually appear square.
- A well-placed mirror in the living room reflects the beautiful surroundings.
- If there is a beautiful view outside the window, then the mirror is placed perpendicular to the window, you can admire the beauty in the mirror reflection. According to Feng Shui, the reflection in the mirror should be calm, peaceful, it should reflect things that make you happy.
- In a dark room, lamps are hung near the mirror so that the reflected light fills the room with a soft light.
Types of ceiling plinths
There are several varieties of decorative ceiling friezes from which you can easily build a frame for a mirror. First of all, the plinth differs in the material it is made of:
- Polyurethane is a strong, durable, resistant to mechanical stress, environmentally friendly material, not exposed to moisture, flexible and easy to use. Polyurethane baguette is one of the best materials for frames, as it is easy to cut and holds the paint layer well.
You can make a frame for a round or oval mirror from a polyurethane plinth.
- PVC profile is the most affordable and varied material in shape and texture. A novice craftsman can successfully handle the work of making and attaching a frame for a mirror of any size from plinth with his own hands. A frame made of a frieze imitating natural stone or luxury wood will be an excellent decoration for the mirror and complement the interior.
- Wooden plinth is one of the most popular materials for making a frame, but working with wood requires experience and certain knowledge. Not all types of wood are equally easy to cut, process, or paint, so it is better to order a wooden frame from a workshop.
- Polystyrene is an environmentally friendly, not susceptible to moisture, but fragile material that can break during operation.
- Gypsum plinth has a variety of finishes, but is only suitable for stationary mirrors, and it is almost impossible to cope with the work without the help of a specialist.
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- Metal plinth is an ideal material for finishing a mirror in a modern or minimalist style, but it is quite heavy in weight and difficult to work with, especially for non-professionals.
Protective film
For rooms with high humidity, temperature changes, and the possibility of contact with an aggressive environment, the industry produces mirrors with protective film. It protects the mirror coating from oxidation and chemical influences.
Aluminum oxide is used to cover the mirror surface ; this film protects the mirror from aggressive environments, but does not withstand mechanical stress. Modern protective coatings are made from silicon oxide. Such coatings are more durable, protect against atmospheric factors and mechanical stress. The silicon oxide protective film itself is reflective.
Mirror on plywood
This mirror can be made in literally 10 minutes. Photo: global-int.ru
The option is even simpler than the previous one. We take a piece of plywood to size and glue the mirror with epoxy glue. On the one hand, you will have to choose the location extremely carefully, because such a mirror still cannot be called a universal option. On the other hand, you can easily cut a base for a mirror of any shape from plywood for any interior.
A mirror in the shape of an animal will fit well in a nursery. Photo: sc01.alicdn.com
Backlight
Illumination has practical and decorative significance:
- additional lighting is necessary for cosmetic procedures;
- LED ambient lighting creates a romantic atmosphere in the bedroom;
- the mirror reflects the light that it emits, expanding the space;
- It looks beautiful as a decoration and does not take up much space.
With a wide variety of floor mirrors, everyone can buy one that they like , is suitable for the price, and fits perfectly into the interior. Using the advice of the article, even a beginner in the art of design will create unique comfort and coziness in his home with the help of mirrors.
