We’ve all seen the extravagant floor-to-ceiling brass mirrors adorning the halls of Parisian palaces and the walls of design lovers everywhere. You’ll find them in the mirror selfies of the Hadid sisters and hanging in the lobbies of luxurious European hotels. They are associated with the Parisian decor trend and offer a timeless decor piece to your collection if you manage to find one while thrifting. Here are some reference photos to spark your inspiration:
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Image via Pinterest.
Image via Pinterest.
While we understand the vintage trend is not for everyone (some design enthusiasts prefer to leave the past in the past), for those of us who appreciate the resurgence in antiques, there is a ton of inspo to choose from right now. Do some minor Pinterest research on vintage brass mirrors before you jump into this project, keeping in mind things like whether you want to hang or stand the mirror, which size you’re after, and whether you prefer an oval or rectangular shape. For this project, we went with a rectangular version. Since it’s less realistic to splurge on the magnificent brass mirrors to hang on the walls of your functioning home, we went ahead and designed this affordable, easy to assemble, faux version that is a bit more practical to fit in your space. Using supplies from the craft store and the dollar store, you can create a DIY version of the mirror that is sure to trick even the most skeptical eyes scrolling through your...