Friday, January 24, 2014

Reno@Toa Payoh - DIY IKEA mirror hack


Hi there!
As we are doing the home reno for the Toa Payoh flat, I came across this really colourful mosaic mirror in one of the rooms and I thought it's such a pity to throw it away. But I'm not really a big fan of colours especially this one over here...and so.....this led to me going online to see what else I can do for this mosaic mirror.

So today I want to share with you....
a little DIY IKEA mirror hack which i found online and it's really easy to do!

Step 1:This is the "BEFORE" look of the mosaic mirror
 Step 2: Tape all the sides of the mosaic with a masking tape.
 Step 3: This is how it looks like at the edges after being taped up.
Step 4: Next you want to put a piece of paper over the mirror parts and make sure you cover all areas before you start spraying the colour that you like. For my case, i bought a metallic silver spray from HomeFix.
 Step 5: After spraying, lay to dry and remove masking tape gingerly.
 Step 6: Almost there already now!!!
 Step 7: Here are some metallic silver flowers which i bought from Umbra.
 Step 8: Here's how it looks closed up.
And I give you the final product...*beams*
I think it's so pretty now! 
I hope Cath Kidston mum will like it and find a new place for it!!!

5 comments:

  1. Anonymous2:23 pm

    oooo how lovely! Any chance of this going on butterpaperstudio shop soon for ordering? Think a black rimmed one with silver flowers would go great above the singer table!

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    1. Thanks Ness!!! Not sure whether IKEA still sells this mosaic mirror though...If they do, then def possible to do one in black rimmed with silver flowers for you! :)

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    2. Anonymous11:28 am

      Thank you!! pls do if you see the mirror! Only when you have time.....as you can tell i have yet to complete the house...it has been a year!! time sure flies!!

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    3. Hi Ness! haha, actually the owner had 2 of these mirrors! Not sure what has become of them though...have you seen an ikea hack on the mirror where they used spoons around the mirror and spray painted it?

      it's damn cool!!
      http://www.ikeahackers.net/2012/11/tranby-spoon-starburst-mirror.html

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  2. Anonymous3:54 pm

    very cool spoon mirror, but i think that would work better in a shabbychic sort of home. heh

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