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Mirror Makeover Ideas – 35 Ways to Breath New Life into a Boring Old Mirror

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When we saw these repurposed mirror makeovers we knew we had to share them – they’re the perfect way to take a flea market find and turn it into something stunning for your home on a budget!

Loving these repurposed mirror makeovers - the perfect way to take a flea market find and turn it into something stunning for your home!

Mirror Makeover Ideas

Whether you have a sad frameless mirror that needs making beautiful, or a thrifted monstrosity that needs a new lease of life you are going to LOVE these mirror makeover ideas!

And if you love repurposing old household items be sure to check out our popular collection of Flea Market Makeovers!


These mirror makeovers are amazing - thanks for sharing!

34. Add a tassel for a touch of glamour

Add a tassel for a touch of glamour

Found it here >> The Gathered Home

This glamorous mirror was inspired by New York designer Miles Redd, and you would never guess it’s an Ikea hack!

33. Use crystals to decorate your mirror frame

Use crystals to decorate your mirror frame

Found it here >> Design Love Fest

This mirror makeover is BEAUTIFUL. You can use your favourite crystals or mix and match to compliment your decor.

32. Make a Moroccan style mirror

Make a Moroccan style mirror

Found it here >> Hometalk

These GORGEOUS Moroccan-inspired mirrors cost less than two dollars each!


You can get laser cut wood frames here

31. Add hidden jewellery storage to your mirror

Add hidden jewellery storage to your mirror

Found it here >> Simply Designing

What a brilliant idea! If you need space for storing your jewelry take a look at this mirror hack with hidden storage behind it!

30. Make a gorgeous sunburst frame

Make a gorgeous sunburst frame

Found it here >> Love of Family and Home

This sunburst frame will look stunning over your bed.

29. Use tiles to makeover your mirror frame

Use tiles to makeover your mirror frame

Found it here >> What’s Ur Home Story

Here’s a mirror makeover idea you’re going to love… use tiles to makeover a full length mirror.

28. Make fabulous mirror art for under $20

27. Use rope and starfish to make a nautical themed mirror

Use rope and starfish to make a nautical themed mirror

Found it here >> At the Picket Fence

This mirror makeover is perfect for a beach house or your bathroom.

26. Use chalk paint to makeover a frame

Use chalk paint to makeover a frame

Found it here >> In My Own Style

Don’t turn down a thrift store bargain just because the mirror frame doesn’t match your decor, because you can use chalk paint to rectify that!

25. Use mirror tiles to makeover a bathroom mirror

24. Make an entryway mirror with handy storage

Make an entryway mirror with handy storage

Found it here >> Tattoed Martha

If you have an entryway storage mirror then lucky you since you just need to paint it. But if not, look out for a nice rectangular frame and then use some wood offcuts (or an old dresser drawer) to make something similar yourself.

23. Gild a thrift store mirror frame

Gild a thrift store mirror frame

Found it here >> Making Lemonade

Give your vintage bamboo frame mirror a makeover with some gold liquid gilding paint.

You can easily get the paint here

22. Use an inlay stencil to make a mirror frame look beautiful

21. Make a gorgeous copper frame for your round mirror

Make a gorgeous copper frame for your round mirror

Found it here >> A Bubbly Life

If you have a frameless mirror that’s just crying out for a frame give this copper tube makeover a go.

20. Use fresh flowers to make a mirror frame

 Use fresh flowers to make a mirror frame

Found it here >> Paper n Stitch

A mirror frame made with FRESH flowers might actually be a little bit high maintenance for everyday life, but if you’re a bride-to-be and thinking about your “getting ready” photos think how wonderful it would be to have some pictures taken in front of this mirror!

19. Make a standing mirror look gorgeous

Make a standing mirror look gorgeous

Found it here >> Where the Smiles Have Been

Chalk paint is your BFF if you want to give a standing mirror frame a makeover.

18. Make a coiled rope frame

17. DIY a sunburst mirror

DIY a sunburst mirror

Found it here >> Little Green Notebook

You can make your own stunning sunburst mirror using wooden dowels and spray paint.

16. Make a funky triangular mirror

 Make a funky triangular mirror

Found it here >> Almost Makes Perfect

This triangle mirror will be a talking point in your hallway.

You can get a triangle mirror here

15. Use vintage paint to makeover your mirror

Use vintage paint to makeover your mirror

Found it here >> Place of My Taste

You would never know that this mirror started out its life a boring mahogany colour!

You can get that gorgeous paint here

14. Use an X-Acto knife and contact paper to make a gorgeous mirror

Use an X-Acto knife and contact paper to make a gorgeous mirror

Found it here >> A Beautiful Mess

If you saw this mirror in a store it would be super expensive, but you can make one at home with a simple X-Acto knife, some contact paper and a lot of patience.

You can get gold contact paper here

13. Frame a bathroom mirror for under $30

12. Add some storage space to a standing mirror

Add some storage space to a standing mirror

Found it here >> The Merry Thought

This floor mirror is GORGEOUS and includes some handy storage shelves that would be great for storing makeup or just displaying favourite photos.

11. Use a chopping board to make a hanging mirror

Use a chopping board to make a hanging mirror

Found it here >> Sugar and Cloth

This is such a genius way to turn a circular frameless mirror into something gorgeous, using a chopping board!

10. Use Mod Podge to makeover an IKEA mirror

9. Use spray paint to makeover the frame

Use spray paint to makeover the frame

Found it here >> The Frugal Homemaker

Use a can of spray paint to recolour your frame, and then do some light sanding for an antique look.

8. Add contact paper triangles to the mirror frame

Add contact paper triangles to the mirror frame

Found it here >> I Spy DIY

This is going to be a true labour of love, especially if you want to make sure the triangles are all straight, but it will be worth it in the end!

7. Add some pizazz with gold paint


You can easily get gold spray paint here

6. Makeover a mirror by trimming the frame

Makeover a mirror by trimming the frame

Found it here >> U Create Crafts

If you’ve inherited a dresser with a mirror that feels a little bit too country for you don’t worry, you can trim the mirror frame and paint the unit.

5. Use chalk paint to makeover your frame

Use chalk paint to makeover your frame

Found it here >> Sincerely Sara D

If you love chalk paint projects then this one is for you, because with a little bit of care you can use chalk paint to give a mirror a fabulous makeover.

4. Use vinyl to give your mirror a new lease of life

Use vinyl to give your mirror a new lease of life

Found it here >> Landeelu

This vinyl mirror looks GORGEOUS and you could choose any design to match your decor.

You can get pattern vinyl here

3. Paint the frame to match your decor

2. Put your favourite quote on it

Put your favourite quote on a mirror

Found it here >> Studio DIY

If you have a Cricut machine this mirror makeover is for you, use your machine to make your favourite quote to decorate your mirror.

1. Make your own Trumeau mirror

Make your own Trumeau mirror

Found it here >> Maison Deux

It’s surprisingly simple to make your own DIY trumeau mirror and the end result is simply stunning.

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