DIY arch over our mantel mirror |

Simple replace to our hearth mirror

Modifying a built-in, outsized mirror may be as straightforward as including a wooden overlay. We reduce an arch out of wooden and secured it overtop of the prevailing mirror to offer it extra architectural curiosity.

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After 4 years of considering, rethinking, and overthinking…we lastly discovered a easy answer to change the outsized mirror over our mantel. The massive mirror had us caught for a very long time.

Even contractors didn’t actually wish to assist us take away it for worry it will break into 1,000,000 items.

Right here is the mantel after we moved in. Our darkish and moody mantel makeover utilizing paint was first step to make it stand out, nevertheless it wasn’t fairly as dramatic as I hoped it could possibly be.

We’ve got nothing towards mirrors – however this explicit mirror is a large focus within the room and it felt barely dated. It additionally offered an ideal view of the messy chaos upstairs on the touchdown (the touchdown is one other work in progress). I take pleasure in altering the mantel with the seasons, however its giant presence restricted my choices (apart from utilizing a suction cup to connect a wreath).

Including the Arched Wooden Overlay

Lastly a easy answer and it seems prefer it’s been a part of the home for years. We reduce a wooden arch utilizing a Jasper jig and positioned it overtop of the mirror to offer it a barely extra trendy look.

Sluggish design is an effective way to explain us. We aren’t dashing. Solely doing what feels proper and suits our dedication to traditional styling. And we HOPE this look has endurance for years to return!