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Artistic mirrors to copy

2.9.2020

Translation: machine translated

Mirrors are currently the most popular home accessory for creating selfies. They serve as a decorative element in the picture and are lovingly decorated for this purpose. Whether for a mirror selfie or at home - these ideas will inspire you to give your own mirror an update.

Mirrors have long been a popular stylistic device for self-portraits. They are used in lifts or changing rooms to quickly snap a "mirror selfie". Recently, their design has also become important. Since the global lockdown, creative minds have come up with a lot to find new motifs for photos at home. Where some took photos of strangers on the street, others turned to self-staging.

To make the selfie as special as possible and stand out on social media, the creatives decorate the home accessory with unusual items such as mounting foam. The more unusual the mirror, the better the chances of getting more "likes". You can take inspiration from these ideas for a more beautiful home or Instagram profile. Grab a mirror and turn it into an eye-catcher with these tricks.

Sheathing

Two mirrors by furniture designer Gustaf Westman are going viral on Instagram: the "Curvy Mirror" with a colourful wavy edge and the "Foam Mirror" with a foam frame. The latter is easy to replicate. That's why many DIYs are already circulating online. Whether you opt for white or a pastel colour, apply the popcorn-like foam as generously as possible. This will make the mirror look huge without weighing it down.

Spray foam

CHF12.25 CHF16.34/1l

Ferrofix Combi

750 ml

Painting

Ein bisschen Farbe macht den Spiegel im Nu auffälliger und betont die dreidimensionale Wirkung.

The designs of Danish Simone Noa Hedal are right up there with the Curvy and Foam Mirror in terms of popularity. Contrary to the simple Scandinavian style, they come in candy colours. The artist decorates her mirrors with circles, rectangles and abstract shapes. She leaves some areas blank. Turn the mirror into a canvas and paint it however you like with water-soluble paints. This way, you can always try out new decorations.

Amsterdam Acrylic paint set (Multicoloured, 480 ml)

Artist paint + Craft paint

CHF26.– CHF54.16/1l

Amsterdam Acrylic paint set

Multicoloured, 480 ml

Spray on

The selfie makers also use the colour-blocking technique to make the mirrors stand out. You divide the mirror into three areas and colour two of them with contrasting solid colours. Acrylic sprays are particularly suitable for this. They can be applied evenly and quickly.

Edding Acrylic spray (Pastel pink, 200 ml)

Artist paint + Craft paint

CHF15.30 CHF76.50/1l

Edding Acrylic spray

Pastel pink, 200 ml

Let it "bloom"

Natural means such as flowers are also used for decorating. Roses, straw flowers or eucalyptus - there are no limits to your imagination. Use wire to make a flower wreath the size of your mirror. When choosing the flowers, make sure that they are suitable for drying. This way, you can enjoy your wreath for longer. Then attach the wreath to the frame.

Wire

I Am Creative Winding wire

50 m

Greening

Plants are a perennial favourite in online pictures. So it's no wonder that they are used to beautify mirrors. Buy a plant and position it above or below the mirror. Hanging plants are particularly suitable for this. Shelves or hanging planters make it possible. Or you can use the mirror as a trellis and place the flower pot below it.

Integrate into macramé

Some creatives also turn their mirrors into room objects using the macramé knotting technique. Weave the mirror into a plant and turn it into an ornament. The best thing: thanks to the ropes, the mirror can also hang freely from the ceiling.

Stick it on

Bloggers also like to use cheesy stickers to pimp their mirrors. They create a whole collage or just use a single sticker. Newspaper cuttings are also suitable for the poetry album look. Anything you no longer like over time can be easily removed using solvents.

Buy a new one

If homemade isn't your thing, eclectic designs are of course also available to buy. The selection ranges from extravagant sun mirrors made from straw to printed models with quirky motifs.

Spray foam

CHF12.25 CHF16.34/1l

Ferrofix Combi

750 ml

Whether you smile at the social media trend or not, make the most of it. The different ideas get more out of a mirror. Not just for the photo, but simply for a more beautiful home.

A little colour makes the mirror stand out in an instant and emphasises the three-dimensional effect.

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Pia Seidel

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Like a cheerleader, I love celebrating good design and bringing you closer to everything furniture- and interior design- related. I regularly curate simple yet sophisticated interior ideas, report on trends and interview creative minds about their work.

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Artistic mirrors to copy

Sheathing

Painting

Spray on

Let it "bloom"

Greening

Integrate into macramé

Stick it on

Buy a new one

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