A mirror works harder than almost any other piece of decor, bouncing light around a room and making a small space feel bigger, and these 29 DIY mirrors prove a great one doesn’t have to come from a pricey catalog. A DIY mirror can start as a serving tray, a coil of rope, a pile of driftwood or a bundle of hardware store shims. Some are quick crafts, like a copper vanity stand or a color block accent mirror. Others, like the trumeau or the multipanel Eagan copy, are weekend builds with a saw. A few DIY JOY posts with videos are mixed in too, including a sweet clay flower mirror. Before gluing anything to glass, grab an adhesive made for mirrors, since ordinary glue can damage the silver backing. Find even more ideas on the DIY mirrors project hub.
1. DIY Tray Turned Mirror
A DIY tray turned mirror is a clever fix when store mirrors are the wrong size or back ordered for months. Find a round wood tray with a raised rim, like an acacia serving tray from HomeGoods, and measure the inside. A tray just over 24 inches wide fits a 22 inch frameless mirror from IKEA. Glue the mirror in generously with a Loctite adhesive made for mirror, marble and granite, then let it cure a full 48 hours. Hang it with screws, hooks and wire rated for the weight.
Get the full tutorial at IHeart Organizing.
2. DIY Bone Inlay Painted Mirror
A DIY bone inlay painted mirror gives the look of pricey inlaid furniture with paint and a stencil. Start with a plain sheet of mirror and build a simple wood frame around it, then prime the frame. Paint it a soft gray, such as Martha Stewart Zinc. Tape the Indian Inlay stencil down with blue painter’s tape and dab white paint through it with a stencil brush, moving the stencil around the frame until the pattern is complete. The finished piece looks lovely hung over a freshly painted dresser.
Get the full tutorial at Cutting Edge Stencils.
3. DIY Minimal Floor Mirror
A DIY minimal floor mirror uses a slim frameless mirror and a single pine board for the stand. Cut four 12 inch squares from a 1×12, then glue them together in pairs and clamp until dry. Trim each pair to 11.5 by 10.5 inches and cut a shallow V shape off the top corners. Mark an 8 inch line down the center and cut a slot just wide enough for the mirror plus felt. Line the slot with felt strips, slide the mirror in and add glue if the fit feels loose.
Get the full tutorial at The Merrythought.
4. DIY Round Mirror Frame
This DIY round mirror frame looks complicated but comes from just one 1×8 board. Cut six frame pieces at 15 3/8 inches with opposing 30 degree miters, arrange them in a pinwheel and mark registration lines at each joint. Drill two pocket holes per piece with a Kreg Jig, then glue and screw the frame together. Draw the inner and outer circles from a nail pivot using a paint stick, and cut them with a jigsaw. Stain, seal and mount a 14 inch mirror with mending plates. Budget about $20 and two hours.
Get the full tutorial at Build Basic.
5. DIY Trumeau Mirror
A DIY trumeau mirror gives an old attic mirror an elegant French frame. Lay the mirror on the floor and decide how wide the border should be and how tall the decorative panel above it will be. Cut 3/4 inch MDF or plywood to the full size, then lay out the mirror and trim and mark where everything goes. Miter grooved trim to wrap the mirror, glue the mirror down with construction adhesive and attach trim with wood glue and finishing nails. Add a carved appliqué up top, caulk the seams and paint.
Get the full tutorial at Maison de Pax.
6. Gem Mirror DIY
A gem mirror DIY teaches the glass cutting basics behind any custom shaped mirror. Mark a square on the mirror, then score each line once, firmly, with a glass cutter held tight to a metal ruler. Line the score up with the table edge and snap the piece off in one quick push. Snap the corners off the square to make an octagon. Cover the front with contact paper, cut and peel thin gem lines using a printed guide, sand any sharp edges, then spray the lines gold with a clear coat on top. Wear gloves and eye protection.
Get the full tutorial at A Beautiful Mess.
7. How to Make Faux High-End DIY Crescent Moon Mirror
A faux high end crescent moon mirror starts with a plain round mirror and dollar store air dry clay. Use a round object, or even the mirror’s bubble wrap, to mark a crescent along one side. Spread the clay inside the lines with the end of an old toothbrush, then press in craters of different sizes with a circular motion while it’s still damp. Let it dry overnight. Paint the clay a gray mixed from black and white, blending the edges into the glass, then dab silver into the craters for depth.
Get the full tutorial at DIY JOY.
8. Anthropologie Mirrors
Love those gilded edge mirrors at Anthropologie but not the $108 price tag? You can copy the look in about an hour! Grab a 12 inch square mirror, a 10 inch round mirror, gold and silver leaf and a craft spray adhesive. Spray one side of each leaf sheet while it faces away from the glass so the glue doesn’t land on the mirror, then press it down around the edges in loose, uneven patches. Don’t worry about being neat, because that ragged brushstroke edge is the whole look. Work outside, since the leaf flakes get everywhere. Perfect for an entryway, a gallery wall or a dresser top.
Get the full tutorial at Musings on Momentum.
9. DIY Rope Mirror
A DIY rope mirror copies the beachy store versions for around $28 in supplies. Glue a plain mirror to the center of a foam board with Quick Grip, then wrap sisal rope around it to plan the look, about four rings. Trace around the outer rope, remove it and cut the board to shape with a craft knife. Tape each rope end before cutting with a hacksaw, pulling the blade toward you to stop fraying. Glue the rings down, leaving the ends loose, then hide the seams by wrapping them in jute twine.
Get the full tutorial at Modern Day Moms.
10. Thrifty & Pretty DIY Driftwood Mirror
A thrifty driftwood mirror can cost about $3 when the wood comes from beach walks. Gather roughly 40 large pieces, 20 medium, 20 small and 15 tiny ones, and brush off the sand. Cut a 12 inch circle of heavy cardboard for the back and trace a 6 inch circle in the middle for a 7 inch mirror. Glue the longest pieces down first with Gorilla Glue, weighing them with books, then fill the gaps with medium and small pieces using wood glue. Glue the mirror on and frame its edge with tiny pieces.
Get the full tutorial at City Farmhouse.
11. DIY Windowpane Mirror
A DIY windowpane mirror gives a kitchen or entry that farmhouse window look with hardware store wood. For a 42 by 36 inch mirror, miter two 8 foot poplar 1x4s into a rectangle, two pieces at 45 inches and two at 39, measured on the long point. Nail 3 inch poplar boards across the back to hold the frame, then add 1 1/2 inch boards to form a lip for the glass. Paint the inner rim black, glue the mirror in with clear adhesive and let it dry overnight. Thin black trim makes the panes.
Get the full tutorial at The Chronicles of Home.
12. Easy DIY Starburst Driftwood Mirror
An easy DIY starburst driftwood mirror takes a couple of hours and about 150 pieces of driftwood, 3 to 7 inches long. Cut a circle of 1/2 inch plywood that leaves 2.5 inches showing around a 14 inch round beveled mirror. Glue the mirror to the center with construction adhesive. Rough up the plywood edge with 60 grit sandpaper, then hot glue the driftwood on in layers, angled outward like rays. Wood glue, super glue or small brad nails make it even sturdier. A picture framing kit handles the hanging.
Get the full tutorial at Sustain My Craft Habit.
13. How to Make Clay Flower Mirror In 1 Hour
Clay flowers are a fast way to give a basic mirror real personality, and the whole project fits into one hour. The video uses soft clay, which skips the sticky, damp stage of traditional clay and holds together while you shape it. Each bloom is five petals, each one a little ball marked with three short lines that meet at a point, gathered around a dot of white. Vary the colors and sizes, wait until the flowers are firm to the touch, plan the layout on the frame and fix each one with hot glue.
Get the full tutorial at DIY JOY.
14. DIY Mirrored Wall
A DIY mirrored wall builds one huge mirror out of 12 inch frameless mirror tiles for far less than a single big sheet. A 4 by 6 foot section uses 24 tiles and takes about an hour. Check the floor, baseboard and trim with a level first, since any tilt gets more obvious row by row; if the baseboard is off, start a little higher on a level line. Mounting squares keep the tiles removable later, while Liquid Nails is stronger but permanent and can damage the wall. Choose an adhesive rated for the weight.
Get the full tutorial at The Crafty Blog Stalker.
15. DIY Mirrored Console Table
A DIY mirrored console table rivals a $1,500 Pottery Barn piece for about $125. It follows a free Bailey console plan built from 2x2s, 1x2s, a 1×12, a 3/4 inch plywood panel and 1/4 inch plywood, joined with a Kreg Jig and pocket hole screws. A center mount drawer slide and four knobs finish the drawers. The mirror panels are 1/8 inch glass reused from IKEA, cut with a glass scribe and drilled with a glass and tile bit for the knobs. A rustic finish keeps it from feeling too formal.
Get the full tutorial at Anika's DIY Life.
16. DIY Wood Slice Mirror
A DIY wood slice mirror uses fallen tree branches to build a rustic, textured frame. Cut the branches into slices of equal thickness so the design sits flat, sand each surface smooth and seal them, with shellac being a good choice. Trace the round mirror onto 3/8 inch plywood, adding 3 to 4 inches all around for the slices, cut it out and back it with 3/4 inch scrap plywood. Glue the slices on with wood glue or Liquid Nails, then attach the mirror with Liquid Nails and screw a cleat to the back.
Get the full tutorial at The Owner-Builder Network.
17. DIY Yardstick Mirror
A DIY yardstick mirror turns vintage yardsticks into a sunburst frame. Seven yardsticks give 49 pieces at 5 inches, and about 44 cover a mirror with an 8 inch glass and a 16 inch frame. New yardsticks or wood shims work too. Cut the pieces, keeping any fun printing face up. Glue a first ring around the mirror edge with No More Nails, which stays tacky long enough to adjust, spacing the pieces evenly. Add a ring of adhesive on top and layer the remaining pieces over the gaps for a second row.
Get the full tutorial at Homemade Heather.
18. Sunburst Mirror From Coat Hangers
A sunburst mirror from coat hangers is a smart use for a pile of wire hangers. Trace a circle slightly smaller than the mirror onto 3/4 inch wood and cut it with a band saw or jigsaw. Drill three rows of holes around the edge, about 24 per row, slightly larger than the wire and offset so they don’t line up. Snip the hooks off 18 hangers for 36 pieces and bend them over a hard edge. Stick them in a board and spray paint them champagne, then add gold on the bottom half for an ombre.
Get the full tutorial at Lindi & Russ.
19. DIY Dollar Tree Mirror Wall Decor
Dollar Tree mirror wall decor stacks five mirrored frames into one eye catching piece. Remove the backs, pictures and tabs from the frames. Set one frame vertically, lay a second horizontally on top so they line up, then place a third horizontally against the vertical one. Add a fourth vertically over the second, and finish with the last one horizontally on top. Glue the overlapping frames together with E6000 and hot glue, then let everything dry completely. Command strips or drywall nails hang it on the wall.
Get the full tutorial at DIY JOY.
20. DIY Hand Mirror
A DIY hand mirror makes a minimal vanity accessory from a wooden dowel and a small round mirror. Cut the dowel to about the same height as the mirror. With a scroll saw, cut a slot about 1 inch deep into the top, centered and as wide as the mirror is thick. Round over the top of the dowel with a belt sander, then smooth it with fine sandpaper. Squeeze strong glue into the slot, slide the mirror in and check that it sits straight and centered. Let it dry fully before using it.
Get the full tutorial at The Merrythought.
21. Anthropologie Knock Off Mirror
This Anthropologie knock off mirror copies a $400 petal framed mirror for just under $15. Pick up 1/8 inch birch plywood and a round mirror (a $1.49 craft store find works). Draw two circles with a string and screw, one slightly smaller than the mirror and one about 1.5 inches larger, then cut the inside first with a jigsaw so the plywood supports the ring. Make paper templates for the petals, cut the first layer as one piece, cut the second layer individually, then glue and clamp them together.
Get the full tutorial at Bigger Than the Three of Us.
22. DIY Mirror Boxes
Mirror boxes are built from five square mirrors from the craft aisle plus a hot glue gun. Beveled mirrors make pretty sides, and a flat mirror works as the base, with cork pads underneath so it won’t scratch furniture. Glue each side mirror by its back edge so it sits flush against the outside edge of the base, and hold it still for a few seconds. Speed matters because the glue grabs fast; if it sets too soon, peel it off and try again. Once all four walls stand, a bead of glue inside the corners adds strength.
Get the full tutorial at Hi Sugarplum!.
23. Wood Shim Mirror
A wood shim mirror makes a huge 4 foot statement piece for under $40. Have the hardware store cut a 4 by 8 sheet of 1/2 inch MDF in half, then cut 12 inch shims in half for a pile of 6 inch pieces. Draw a grid from the board’s center and glue shims in squares six shims wide, starting in the middle so both sides match. Use a nail, string and pencil as a giant compass to mark the outer circle, cut it with a jigsaw and sand the edge with 60 grit paper.
Get the full tutorial at House of Hepworths.
24. DIY Design Accent Mirror
A DIY design accent mirror gives a small round mirror a graphic color block look in minutes. A mirrored candle stand base works perfectly. Lay a strip of painter’s tape across the glass to mark off about a third of the surface, then cover the rest with paper. Spray that section black in two coats for a smooth, neat finish. Once it’s dry, mask again and spray a second section pink. A matte finish looks especially modern. Hang it, stand it on a shelf or set a candle on top.
Get the full tutorial at Passionshake.
25. DIY Reclaimed Wood Mirror
A DIY reclaimed wood octagon mirror copies a $348 store version for zero dollars, thanks to a free pallet. Saw the boards off the pallet instead of prying them, which is much faster. Cut eight boards at 135 degree angles on a miter saw to form the octagon. Pallet wood varies in thickness and width, so a digital protractor helps dial in the angle. Cut a groove in each piece to hold the mirror, trim the outside with more pallet wood and assemble with a pin nailer and glue, reinforcing the back.
Get the full tutorial at View Along the Way.
26. DIY Stained Wood Shim Starburst Mirror
A DIY stained wood shim starburst mirror copies the $300 starbursts seen in magazine bedrooms. It took 315 shims, about eight packs of 12 inch ones, each sanded and stained on the visible edge in four Minwax shades for natural variety. Arrange them randomly around a paint can, then glue them in stacks of nine with Loctite Power Grab. Flip the stacks, glue them together and top them with a circle of 1/4 inch luan. Attach a 14 inch beveled mirror with mirror adhesive and hang it on a French cleat.
Get the full tutorial at Infarrantly Creative.
27. DIY Pottery Barn Eagan Mirror
A DIY Pottery Barn Eagan mirror recreates a $700 multipanel mirror for about $70. This version uses 15 square 8 inch candle mirrors from Hobby Lobby in a 3 by 5 grid, bought at half price, plus five 8 foot lengths of 3/4 inch trim from Lowe’s. Add the mirror widths and trim widths to work out the overall size. Measure every mirror before cutting the backing, though, since craft mirrors can run 1/16 to 1/8 inch short or come out slightly off square, which throws off the particle board.
Get the full tutorial at It's A Grandville Life.
28. DIY Tile Mirror
A DIY tile mirror dresses up a plain full length mirror with a glass mosaic border. This one uses a $5 frameless 13 by 48 inch mirror, an MDF board cut to 18 by 53 inches and three sheets of glass tiles. Tape off the mirror’s white edge and spray it gold. Cut the tiles into strips three squares wide, lay everything out on the rough side of the board and trace the mirror. Screw on the hanging hardware first, then glue the mirror with ProBond Advanced, clamp it and let it set overnight before gluing tiles.
Get the full tutorial at Whats Ur Home Story.
29. DIY Copper Mirror
A DIY copper mirror copies a $50 Etsy vanity mirror with just three supplies: a 4 by 10 inch copper sheet, a 6 inch round mirror and a strong adhesive like E6000. Mark about 3 inches up the copper sheet, then slowly bend it over something with a rounded edge, such as a stool leg, until it reaches about a 45 degree angle. The sheet bends easily and can be adjusted. Glue the mirror to the top section of the copper. Slide the mirror lower for less copper, or use a square mirror instead.
Get the full tutorial at Twinspiration.
