After three attempts, we were finally able to hang our new bathroom mirror. This thing was a beast and had to weigh at least 50 lbs.
This is what the bathroom looked like when we bought the house. The mirror was way too small for the vanity and I hated the oak finish. Several months ago, I purchased a vanity (the makeover was featured in my Friends Don’t Let Friends Do Crackle post) and it came with this huge mirror. The pairing was obviously not original, so I kept the mirror for another project.
As you may have guessed from the title of my vanity post, the vanity and mirror had a horrific crackle finish on it. The mirror’s frame was solid wood, so I stripped it down and stained it in my favorite dark walnut. You can find my furniture stripping tutorial here. I finished it off with a few coats of wipe on-poly in gloss.
The size of the mirror is perfect for the space, now. (Sorry about the pictures…this bathroom has zero natural light and is small.)
The dark frame also compliments the cream, beige and brown color scheme. Next up…paint and new hardware for the vanity.
I’m linking this to Met Monday.
39 Responses
I love it! The mirror, vanity, and accessories are gorgeous. Great job!
The mirror looks great! I was wondering if you were painting or painted the vanity ~ silly me!
That mirror looks like it is made for that room! Love the use of the vintage kitchen scales in the bathroom. It adds such a funny accent.
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The scale of the mirror is perfect for the bathroom. You did a beautiful job on the refinishing.
Jane
The mirror looks so pretty. You did an excellent decorating job.
Love it.
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Sissie
The mirror turned out great and it does look so much better than the old one. Love the vintage scale holding the bowl of potpourri too. I've got one like that – looks like I'm going to have to dig it out and use it for something similar. Thanks!
xo
jeanne
I love the mirror, and the scale, I have one just like it collecting dust in my garage… I think I might just have to go grab that baby!
Also I LOVE your black door, do you have that throughout your house? If so how do you like it?
It looks so fashionable. Love the simplicity of your bathroom counter. The mirror is a great addition. Isn't it fun to make simple changes that make a great impact?
Donna
Hi, i think the mirror looks perfect for your space…Kathy
Your color scheme is so restful. The scale and "presence" of the mirror is perfect. Last year I painted our basic oak bathroom vanities using an oil base paint. The finish is very durable but now there are joints in the doors separating causing cracked paint. Bummer, thought I had prepped better than that. Wonder if moisture contributed to the problem?
Looks so good. Love the shells too!
That's a beautiful mirror!! And I love the scale too!
Missy
You are really selling me on the dark walnut stain. BEAUTIFUL!
I like the new mirror!
We have the same vanity. In every bathroom. I am (impatiently) waiting to see what you do with them so I can see what I will be doing to mine. 🙂
That mirror is perfect in that space. Such beautiful wood tones. You did a fantastic job.
Love the mirror and the accessories. Cant wait for your special touch on the paint for the vanity.
It looks fantastic! Well worth the trouble of that 50lbs. I love all the accessories and the new paint color. I think I could be very happy in your bathroom :).
Love the mirror there. It is the perfect size. Good job on the finish!..Christine
I love this mirror! The finish looks really pretty. Good work…Sherry
the mirror looks perfect – I love that dark walnut stain
Beautiful!!! Those boogers can be so heavy~
xoxo Susie~
That looks so much better! Love it!
Oh, I love it!~ THat aged wood is perfect for the room!
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How beautiful. Love the dark walnut stain.
Great job!
Yes, it is the perfect size for that space, and looks so perfect there. I also like the dishes on the wall beside it.
Brenda
The mirror is perfect and I think the pics turned out just fine!!
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SueAnn
The neww mirror makes it look so much more open & bigger. And I love the little starfish hanging inside the plate on the wall, why didn't I think of that? :o)
This mirror really makes the bathroom so much cozier. Like always, you did a fantastic job!
Blessings, Grace
So this is a random question…First, I love the makeover! Looks much better! Second…where do you find all your vintage/antique scales? I've been looking for one similar to that white ones for ages…can't find anywhere…not on craigslist either. How much did you pay for one like that? I LOVE it! Would you ever sell one in your Etsy store?
Thanks!
-Sierra
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Good stuff! I'm always gun shy about purchasing items on the chance they can be rehabed and used soemtime. It's a weakness I know but I have faith I will overcome my sheppish approach in no time reading all your lovely posts. 😉
Great job! You've done an amazing transformation for that space –that's for sure!
I've been wanting to pull down the mirror in our hall bath since we moved in. The ugly huge square thing & the corners are all cracked. I want to replace it with a large framed mirror. I love the color of the stain you did. Beautiful!
PS. I LOVE the jar of seashells & the starfish on your plate…I might just have to do something similar in my hall bath!
The mirror is perfect! I love the scale. Nice job.
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Allison
Everything looks fabulous! Great job on your mirror…
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accessories are gorgeous. Great job!
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