Design Tips for a Closet Mirror

A closet mirror is just a fact of life. It might be something that you already have in your room that you just aren't in love with. You can make this work within your favorite design style for a cohesive space. You might need one of these pieces just for functionality because it can be the only area in your house where you can actually see your entire outfit when you get ready in the morning. However, these can also seem a little bit dated but that doesn't have to be the case if you follow a few of these design tips.

You can really add a lot of style to your existing piece with a few simple do-it-yourself projects. This can save you a lot of money and at the same time gives you the opportunity to get a one of a kind look. Then you'll be assured that you have a custom piece without a custom price. Since these pieces are so common you might feel they are a little bit boring or uninspired. You can really spruce them up and make sure that they really match your overall design style so that you create a sense of flow in your space.

You might feel that your closet mirror is just a little bit too garish. It might be too expensive or difficult to replace. You might just want it to go away. You can do this with a very special paint made just for mirrors. This way it will just look like a plain closet door. This paint can be a little bit expensive so you really want to price things out before hand to make sure that you aren't spending more working around them then it would cost to replace the items.

Another way that you can add in paint is to just paint the metal frame of the piece. Often times these kind of closet mirrors will have brass accents. This can seem quite out of date. Instead, you could try going for a more modern black or white. You could even experiment with silver paint if you don't want the frame to stand out. This is a small touch, but it can really change the entire look of your room. Then you can match it with your other metal accents in the space such as light fixtures, door knobs and door hinges. This will blend a sense of cohesion so that the older elements in your room won't stand out as much.

You can also work closet mirrors into an overall design style. This way it becomes an asset instead of a liability. It won't just stick out like a sore thumb. For more of an Asian or modern vibe you could try a frosted glass look. You could use etching cream on the entire door if you don't want the bright and shining look of a mirror. You could also just do this in a rectangle on the outside of the mirror so that it creates a theme and frame. This will give your space a different look than everyone else's and it also adds a lot of interest. Even in small bedrooms, these materials really take up a lot of wall space. This is why it's important to experiment with different treatments so that you are sure that you are maximizing the most of the space. The advantage to this is that mirrors are often recommended for smaller spaces just because they do bounce around so much light.

If you are going for a rustic or antique look then these doors can seem a little bit harsh and glaring. Depending on the clearance between the doors you may be able to add a few wood appliqués for character. You could even use wood stripes so that it almost then mimics a window for more of a country look. This will give your space a custom feeling. You could also adding different wood carvings and paint them gold for an old Hollywood feeling. This will turn your least favorite items in your room into the most favorite and it won't really cost a lot of money. You'll just need to make sure that the space is still functional as well as beautiful.