This picture was my inspiration:
However, mirrored furniture is very costly....This Pottery Barn dresser is about $2,000. So,me being a single mom who can't afford such things ;), I got the crazy idea to make my own version.
I found this Ikea dresser on KSL for $40.
Here is the BEFORE picture:
And AFTER!
I painted the dresser edges white, then measured the spots where I would need mirrors. I got a couple of free scrap pieces of mirror from various places; KSL, remodeling stores, glass stores, neighbors, etc. Then I called up my local glass cutting shop, and asked them if they could cut them into the sizes that I needed, and I also had them drill holes in the mirrors for the knobs.
Then we used the Liquid Nails adhesive on the wood, so that it wouldn't ruin the black backing of the mirrors.
After the mirrors were glued on, we put the knobs on.
FINI!
What do you think??
Not identical to my inspiration picture, but I think it turned out pretty good!
In the end, it ended up costing me about $100 compared to $2,000 Not too shabby!






holy crap! that is beautiful. i love your version more than your inspiration!
ReplyDeleteHey! Great use of the old mirror! Awesome!
ReplyDeleteway to go!!! you did a beautiful job!!
ReplyDeleteWow! Love it :)
ReplyDeleteAmazing!! I am so doing this! Great Job!
ReplyDeleteLove it. Nicely done!!
ReplyDeletewow! i am in love! you did such a great job!
ReplyDeletelove it, good work! i would not have even thought to diy mirrored furniture but it looks great! i wanna try now
ReplyDeleteLooks fantastic! Way to go Michelle!
ReplyDeleteyou did a really great job :-)
ReplyDeleteLooks fantastic. I'd love to try that!
ReplyDeleteThat came out unbelievably cute!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhere did you get the love print? That is so cute!
ReplyDeletehttp://www.madebygirl.com/?product|223 this is where I bought the Love poster from!
ReplyDeleteI love this!
ReplyDeleteOk, Seriously I almost past out!!! I have the exact same dresser. I wanted to just go out and buy all new furniture. Now that I have seen your DIY I can redo my dresser saving so much money :)!!!! Great Job
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