Buy a French Mirror

A French mirror can add a lot of style and personality to your space. This is an opportunity to bring in a lot of light and character. These pieces don't have to be expensive even though they have a very rich look if you just follow a few of these simple design ideas.

There are a few things that these kind of decorative accessories all have in common. They usually have gold frames and lots of carvings. This is very popular for an elegant design style because it is very intricate and enhances the rich look about it. This is really what is going to set these accessories and pieces of art apart from the typical traditional mirror. The lines of the piece are really what you should look for when you go shopping because you can really change almost anything else.

There are several ways that you can save money with a French mirror. For instance you could shop at thrift stores. Large gold and carved mirrors were very popular in the 1970s so you can often find these kind of styles. You may need to repaint the frame or at least clean it up. Since this style can look dated you want to make sure that the rest of your room looks fresh and modern so that you can get an elegant vibe instead of a natural feel. You may want to just use one very large vintage piece in your space and then mix and match it with the furniture that you already have. This way you would be sure to get a unique look and at the same time you save money because you won't have to buy all new pieces.

Another way that you can incorporate this idea into a budget friendly look is to go with smaller mirrors. You could even collect hand mirrors. This means that you can mix and match different heirloom pieces with found objects from garage sales or thrift stores. You can hang them on one wall as a collection that will definitely get noticed and they will be a little bit different than how everyone else displays them in the room. Smaller pieces of course costs less money and you can collect them over time. This will really give a sense of history and an eclectic air. At the same time, you can slowly build your collection over a period of time. This ensures that you always have something new and fresh about it and at the same time won't have to spend a lot of money all at once.

You can also save money with DIY projects. This way you can get an elegant style using items that you already have in your home. One of the easiest ways to do this is to just update the frame with spray paint. This allows you to take it into almost any design direction. For instance you could spray paint it black if you want it to be the focal point of a modern or contemporary room. You could also bring it into a teen's room just by redoing it with a lime green or hot pink spray paint. You can even make it seem cottage or shabby chic with cream or white paint. This allows you to transform your accessories you already have in your home into something special and important.

You might not be able to find a carved mirror or you just want something a little bit different. You could even build the mirror into your fireplace by framing it with a lot of different wood carvings. This will be sleeker and more elegant looking and it allows you to customize it to your space. You want to make sure that you use a lot of elaborate carvings and moldings to get that true French look. This can add height to your room. At the same time it can really add interest to your space if your fireplace always seems to get lost. This way it will really be the focal point.