Our master bathroom is builder boring.
Bo-ho-ho-ring!
So I am finally getting around to workin’ on some upgrades.
Mr. Wright brought home a bunch of scrap picture frame molding. I thought I would start with framing the mirror.
One problem: I was eight inches short to cover the entire mirror.
So I came up with an idea that will either go down in the books as sheer brilliance, or total insanity.
Jury is still out.
Here’s what I decided to do: Frame most of the mirror, and cover the rest with leftover tile from the kitchen.
In order to cover the mirror edge with tile, I did have to add a piece of flat wood on each side so that the tile would be level with the mirror on both ends.
I glued the base of the wood frame with liquid nails. After it dries it will help support the rest of the frame, and also give me a guide for my tile.
While the mortar and tile dried I glued the sides of the frame. When they were dry I glued on the top. (The tape is just to help the pieces stay level, not necessarily to support them.)
After the frame glue was completely dry, I finished the tile work. It was super fast as I didn’t even have to rent a tile cuter this time.
I also updated the light fixture. Still can’t believe I figured out how to do that.
Ready to see how it looks?
‘Course you are.
Here’s the before again:
And the after:
I think I should change the hardware to silver.
And I am thinking of painting the cabinets the same almondy color as our kitchen island.
Or a sea foamy green like the tile.
Or purple.
Except not purple, because I hate purple.
We shall see.
Preference? What do you think?
And feel free to send your love my way as I totally rocked the 45 degree cuts on the frame and got the measurements right. It scared the hello out of me, but I did it all by myself. Yeah for mathematics!
So there.
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at 1:19 pm
WOW! I am very impressed and it looks fantastic! I vote for the almond colour on the cabinets. Then you can use towels and accessories in seafoam.
at 1:31 pm
So I’m wondering (and not being critical at all because I love watching your creativity) but I’m still wondering if you’ve thought of tiling above the mirror as well to make the whole wall look tiled. It would be a very spa-like look. Just a thought. You still rock no matter what
at 8:00 am
Hey that’s a pretty cool idea! You know, because my opinion matters!
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at 3:11 pm
awesome! i like the seafoam green best.
i found you via design mom and have really been enjoying following your blog. you are extremely resourceful and creative. thanks for sharing. xo!
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at 4:33 pm
Natalie you are brilliant! I never would have thought of that. It looks great.
at 4:56 pm
@Heather- Totally not critical my friend, I was thinking the same thing! I am already on the look out for more tile. This one was discontinued but I think I will be able to still find some…
at 5:01 pm
The tiling is brilliant! Way to rock the white. Aaahh, I love me white anywhere and everywhere. Seafoam all the way! The tiling above is an interesting idea…may-be fabulous. Can’t wait to see. Will you hurry and do it now please???
at 9:40 pm
This looks awesome! I love the tile. Brilliant.
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at 10:27 pm
Natalie, you are my hero. How are you so freakin brilliant?? This turned out awesome just like everything else you do. I love it. I love the tile, I love the fixture..Love it all. I would even leave the cabinets dark but that is just me.
at 5:22 am
You did such a great job!!! I have painted all of my kitchen and bathroom cabinets with Annie Sloan’s Chalk paint. The Paris Grey, or Old White would look Gorgeous in your bathroom. AND it doesn’t chip….AND you don’t have to sand, prep or prime or before you paint. Honestly, it’s a girls best friend
at 3:14 pm
Way to go! I’ve done the mirror thing, too. I love how you tiled it to make up for the difference, though. No one would ever know, and it’s that much less mirror to clean! And I would go with the sea foam cabinets. You can always repaint if you don’t like them!
at 7:29 am
WE LIKE IT! Unless you give it a go you’ll never know the options you have for the very same room!
at 10:17 pm
Mirror looks amazing…I’d paint the vanity the almondy white color! <3
at 3:57 pm
This is just the idea I needed! I have the same big plain mirror with no frame. Never would have thought of this. Thanks.
at 9:47 pm
Just came across this, what a great idea! I love the tiling you did as well.