Straightforward replace to our hearth mirror
Modifying a built-in, outsized mirror might be as simple as including a wooden overlay. We reduce an arch out of wooden and secured it overtop of the prevailing mirror to provide it extra architectural curiosity.
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 need to assist us take away it for worry it could break into 1,000,000 items.
Right here is the mantel once we moved in. Our darkish and moody mantel makeover utilizing paint was a great first step to make it stand out, however it wasn’t fairly as dramatic as I hoped it may very well be.
Now we have nothing in opposition to mirrors – however this explicit mirror is a big point of interest within the room and it felt barely dated. It additionally supplied an ideal view of the messy chaos upstairs on the touchdown (the touchdown is one other work in progress). I get pleasure from altering the mantel with the seasons, however its massive 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 provide it a barely extra trendy look.
Gradual design is a good way to explain us. We aren’t speeding. Solely doing what feels proper and suits our dedication to traditional styling. And we HOPE this look has endurance for years to return!
