Tips for Dressing Up a Bathroom Mirror

Giving a bathroom mirror a new look will also give your bathroom an overall perk me up as well.

Frame it Up

If your mirror has a frame, then it's time to revitalize with a fresh coat of paint. There are many different ways to do this. For example, you can give it an antique, worn looking French Country faux white finish or a modern stainless steel spray paint treatment.

Have even more fun, apply a decoupage scheme to accent your shower curtain, tiled walls or floor.

If the mirror doesn't yet have a frame don't let that stop you. If the frame is attached to the wall, you can build a frame around it that is attached directly to the wall. You can use basic pre-made door trim, or any sort of framing material of your choosing. You could even frame it up with complimentary tiles of any color and design.

Don't limit yourself to the existing bathroom scheme, by framing or re-framing, your bathroom mirror will become a central attention getting focal point in that necessary room. Now is your opportunity to choose an entirely new design style.

Change the Reflection

Most bathroom mirrors are large enough to allow for some border accents. Glass etching is easy and fun. Visit your local arts and crafts store to find a safe but effective etching in a bottle product. You will also need some sort of stencil either pre-made or hand made which will be taped to the mirror to guide the etching compound.

One warning with this, your etching will be permanent so be sure that whatever you design, will be enjoyed for as long as you own the mirror. Also, ensure enough clearance with your etching project to not impede any functional use of the mirror.

Another way to dress up your reflection is to add a smaller, magnifying mirror directly onto the face of the existing mirror. This offers a finer examination function and adds dimension to the natural reflection in the bathroom.

There are adhesives on the market today that will securely glue the second mirror onto the first, here again, most will be permanent, so choose size, shape and position wisely.

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There are other ways to accent your mirror without the more radical methods mentioned above.

Window treatments are also easy to install and do not present a permanent change. Use a Cluny or Venice lace to create a Victorian look. Try a Twist Cord for a Casual Country touch. Drape, hang, tack or tie, above all, experiment.

Need something more formal? Use fabric swag treatments. Experiment to discover the look that works best for your bathroom decor. Try a simple swag or flourish it up with a decorative swag holder. Another option could be a window type design complete with tie backs again, to accent or coordinate it to the shower curtain.

LCD or small Christmas lights draped over the mirror create impressive impressive sparkle. Mood lighting is important in any room but for those relaxing moments in the tub, these lights are a simple luxury.

Create bathroom flair. Be formal or informal, bold or exotic, it all starts by dressing up the bathroom mirror.