Original fashion is now in fashion. It allows not only to decorate the interior, but also to emphasize the individuality of the owners of the house. Various accents decorate the interior, among which mirrors occupy an important place. Framing mirrors can be done independently, and different materials are used for this. With their right choice, the mirror will not only fit perfectly into the existing interior, but will also become its real highlight. How to choose and make a frame will be described later.
Features
Do it yourself framing a mirror (a photo of one of the options below) can be done by everyone. It is necessary to show imagination and select the optimal materials for this work. Creating a home-made framework has many advantages.
So, the master can independently choose the material that best suits the overall design concept of the room. In this case, the frame will be stylish and very interesting. For example, you can make a frame of environmentally friendly materials. In the manufacture of such a framework, various chemicals that are needed to process the material can be used in the production environment. However, home-made constructions do not need such impregnations.
An important advantage of the do-it-yourself framing of mirrors (a photo of them can be considered in the article) is the low cost of the product. This allows you to reduce costs during repairs. By purchasing an exclusive designer mirror, you will need to give a significant amount of money.
In this case, the owners receive a unique product. No one else definitely has such a mirror. Decor can be very different. Here, the author’s imagination is practically not limited to anything. One has only to consider in which room the mirror is located. For almost every room you can choose an original design.
A beautiful mirror will not only make an interesting emphasis in the interior, but will also be able to visually expand the space. This is especially important for small rooms. In the hallway, bathroom, small bedroom, etc., the presence of a mirror is not only welcome, but is also essential. So that it is not of the same type, similar to millions of other mirrors that can often be found in the interior of houses and apartments, it is worth paying attention to creating a home-made frame.
Design Tips
Framing mirrors (a photo of one of the options can be considered later) should be carefully thought out. Otherwise, it will not be in harmony with the surrounding space. Professional designers give some tips on how to correctly fit such a product into an existing interior.
So, when decorating rooms, it is better to give preference to mirrors with small or medium dimensions. If there are several, it is better that the dimensions of all the paintings are the same. Also, do not create a frame for mirrors of a non-standard shape. Framing will be appropriate only for a rectangular, square, round or oval shape.
If several mirrors are used indoors, it is better to create frames for them of the same type. So disparate elements can merge into a single picture. This is especially important for mirrors of different sizes.
The framing of a round mirror can be of different shapes. However, it is better if the frame repeats the main shape of the product. This is true for rectangular or square products. Frames should overlap with the design of the room. For example, if there is a wooden table in the room, the framing is best done in wood, with the same shade as the furniture.
If a composition on a wall is created from several mirrors, unnecessarily congested need to be avoided. Do not use a large number of such elements, which are also decorated with a frame. However, in a small room, a composition of 3-9 mirrors will look harmonious. For example, in Khrushchev, such a technique will visually expand the space of the room. Although sometimes a mirror is enough for this.
Designers agree that any product created by their own hands will look good in the interior. It should be borne in mind the overall style of the interior. For a classic design, stucco frames are suitable. For modern styles, a simple, concise framework is quite enough. It is only necessary to show imagination.
Materials
To make the frame for the mirror with your own hands, you need to determine the type of material. Professional designers recommend using one type of finish for this. Do not mix a lot of different materials. They may be incompatible in structure. In this case, the mirror can be quite heavy.
The most common materials that are used for these purposes are:
- Paper or cardboard tubes. Even young children can be involved in this work. So the finished work will be even nicer. The tubes can be painted in almost any color.
- Polyurethane. It is a durable and lightweight material. It is suitable for creating frames in a humid room. The frame can be repainted many times. Most often, a baguette is used to frame the mirrors in this category. Therefore, this option is suitable for canvases of rectangular or square shape.
- Rope. The frame created from a rope or ropes looks original. They can have a rather rough look. This gives the mirror a special decorative effect. The rope is not suitable for decoration in the bathroom or in the kitchen.
- Polyurethane foam. This material is used as the main or auxiliary frame. For example, when using a hollow material (bamboo), foam needs to be blown out inside each structural element. However, the frame itself can be made of polyurethane foam.
- Tree. Often a tree is used to create a frame for mirrors. The material is easy to process; various compositions can be made from it.
Other decor options
There are other options for framing the mirror. To do this, use a variety of materials. They can be:
- Metal. To use this material, the master must have certain skills. So, it is much easier to make an aluminum frame. He bends well. Compositions of various configurations are created from wires of different diameters. If you want to make a forged frame, here the master will require professional skills in this area. However, the forged frame will look luxurious in the interior.
- Mirror frame. This technique allows you to create an elegant object for decoration of different interiors. You can make transparent spraying on the surface of the mirror pieces, which will give the surface a certain shade. From such separate multi-colored fragments, a frame is created.
- Leather. Mirrors in soft frames made of this material look stylish and spectacular. In this case, the frame can be voluminous. For this, synthetic winterizer or other similar materials are added inside. This framing option is well suited for interior decoration of the living room or bedroom.
- Gypsum. Can be used as a supplement. However, from gypsum, you can create an original frame for almost any mirror. A stucco molding is created from it, which looks spectacular in a classic interior.
Color selection
Framing a mirror large or small should be carefully considered. Important in this matter is the choice of color. It is selected in accordance with the shades selected for the decoration of the room. You can apply contrasting colors. Since the mirror is an element of decor, its frame can be bright. This allows you to create accents in the room.
Frames in black and white are classic. They will fit into almost any interior. In this case, the focus on the mirror will not be made. The frame in gold, silver or copper looks spectacular in the interior. Such a frame attracts attention, looks luxurious.
The color frame looks original. For a children's room, this option is ideal. If the composition uses two or three close shades, you can create a frame for the mirror in almost any room. In this case, the color must be chosen in accordance with the decoration in the room.
In some cases, it is better to leave a natural shade of the frame. Such a solution would be appropriate, for example, when framing mirrors with seashells or natural wood. In this case, the frame can be simply coated with colorless varnish.
Tree
Framing the mirror with a tree looks spectacular. A variety of materials are suitable for creating such a decor. Wood is an environmentally friendly material. She has the beauty of texture and form. If this material is used in a damp room, special impregnations should be used. They prevent the development of rot on surfaces.
It is best to coat the wood with clear varnish. So it will be possible to emphasize the natural beauty of this material. However, other options are possible. Paints for gold, silver, as well as other shades look spectacular on wood.
Wood allows you to experiment. To create a finish, both logs and branches or bark are suitable. For example, you can cut with a jigsaw many ovals or circles from a small log. Their diameter is from 3 to 15 cm. A frame is assembled from such elements. Each individual circle is glued to the adjacent one, as well as directly to the mirror surface.
You can cut structural elements of various shapes from the bars, planks. Creating a composition from them, it is easy to achieve a stunning decorative effect. If the master knows the technique of wood carving, he can create a real work of art. Various curls, textured elements are cut on the surface of the boards. Such handmade work looks stylish, elegant.
Branches will also fit for the frame. Having collected the necessary amount of this material in the nearest park or forest, you can add compositions of incredible beauty from them. Such frames look openwork, original. Before folding the composition of the branches, they are painted in a suitable shade or varnished.
How to make a frame?
How to frame a mirror made of wood? First you need to prepare the material. It must be dry. Otherwise, the product may become deformed over time. In addition, special fasteners and tools are required. The structural elements are fixed with screws, corners and special glue. Need to purchase materials for decoration. It can be paints or varnishes. If necessary, purchase ribbons, stones, beads, etc.
The tool is selected according to the type of construction. If you want to create a simple frame, just prepare a hacksaw for wood and a hammer. For more complex designs will need a screwdriver, drill, furniture stapler. A ruler or a tape measure, a pencil are also sure to come in handy.
For example, you can make a frame from a door platband. In this case, you get a stylish and concise frame. A bar is created for each side of the square or rectangular mirror. The inner edge is 1 cm shorter than the outer. The edges of the cuts should be at an angle of 45º.
On the back of the planks make a small indentation. A mirror sheet will be installed in it . To fasten the planks together, you will need to use special carpentry corners. They are also needed to fix the mirror. After preparing all the details, you can assemble the structure by installing a canvas in it.
Previously, wooden elements must be coated with an antiseptic, and when it dries - with varnish or paint. Only then can you start assembling.
If pieces of bark, twigs and other similar materials are used to create a decorative frame, they are also first treated with an antiseptic, dried qualitatively, and then coated with varnish or paint. Then, using special wood glue (transparent), all the details are assembled into a single structure.
Ceiling plinth
To make a framing on the mirror with your own hands, you can use the usual ceiling skirting. It can have a smooth surface or have an interesting pattern. The width of the frame should correspond to the size of the mirror, as well as the dimensions of the room.
Various baseboards are on sale. To create a frame, foam or polyurethane products are suitable. The first option is cheaper. However, this is a soft material, on which dents and scratches easily remain. The mirror should be in an area in which mechanical damage to the surface of baguettes is excluded.
Polyurethane skirting boards are more expensive. However, they are more reliable. Their surface is less susceptible to mechanical stress. When creating a frame, you can not be afraid that the product will be damaged by accidental impact or inaccurate movement. In operation, polyurethane foam baguettes are more durable.
Manufacturing procedure
How to frame a mirror from a ceiling plinth? First you need to fix the mirror on the chipboard or plywood sheet. This allows you to create a reliable product. Next, 4 sides are cut from the ceiling baseboard. The inner edge should correspond to the length of the mirror, and the outer edge should be larger. From the bottom to the top edge of the baseboard, you need to draw a line at an angle of 45º.
Parts are connected using special glue. It should dry well. This design, for obvious reasons, is suitable for a rectangular, square canvas. When all the parts have dried, the product is coated with putty. Particular attention is paid to the joints. There should not be bumps, gaps.
When the putty dries, it must be painted in a suitable color. In this case, you must ensure that paints and other building materials do not fall on the surface of the mirror. It can be covered with a special masking tape, which does not leave traces on the surface. It is more convenient to apply paint with a sponge.
If desired, you can add decor elements. It can be beads, beads, ribbons or lace. There are many options. Natural materials are also suitable for these purposes.
Round mirror design
Round or oval mirrors can be made of paper lace. This will create a home comfort in the room. Such napkins are sold in stores with disposable tableware. These laces are often used for serving if cake is laid on the dish.
To create such a frame, you will need double-sided tape, spray paint, scissors, coating paper. The technology for creating the framework is quite simple. First you need to dye the lace with an aerosol. The composition dries completely in 2 hours.
The back side of the mirror should be glued with double-sided tape. Protruding excess cut with scissors. The protective film is peeled off. The mirror is applied to the dyed lace. This option is suitable for small paintings. If the mirror is dimensional, it is better to use a special adhesive. Otherwise, the fixation may not be strong enough.
You can use lace as a stencil. In this case, it is carefully glued to the front, and then with the help of a spray paint is applied directly to the glass.
Having considered the options for framing mirrors, you can create an original decor. It will be in harmony with the interior, adding a certain charm to it.