Inexpensive mirrors

jessicah628

Any suggestions on where to find inexpensive decorative mirrors? I'm looking for something to go over our mantel, preferably with a metallic frame, but I don't have much budget. Already checked our local Home Goods.

Susie Derkins

Sometimes I get lucky at TJ Maxx/Marshall's.  I bought the mirror for our powder room at Lowe's (about $50 for a 20x32 mirror).

Before you buy a mirror for your mantle, though, have you considered what will be reflected in it?  I feel like a lot of people default to mirrors over fireplaces, but only occasionally do I see it done to really good effect.  It's only really good if what is reflected in the mirror is pretty -- like a big window with a pretty view or something.  It's the reflection, not the mirror itself, that makes it work.  If you don't have that (which would make you part of the majority), a large framed print or canvas might be a better choice.

JenniferTCU

I bought mine at Hobby Lobby. Mirrors are on sale every other week I think. When they're on sale, they're 50% off.

usx4

we are building at a house at the moment and instead of using contractor mirrors I've started buying the bathroom mirrors at HomeGoods....GREAT deals and they'll make such a difference

TheyCallMeLiz

If you didnt see something you liked at HomeGoods, you can consider getting a different type framed mirror and swapping out the frame. You can get "open frames" on the cheap at Hobby Lobby or Michaels (with coupon) and then replace the one you dont like from the HomeGoods one.

krizzo17

Have you tried Pier 1? I was there the other night and saw tons of mirrors I loved, but I'll admit I didn't stop to look at the prices. Once we move, we're getting one for over the mantle to cover up the cable jack.

jessicah628

Thanks for the suggestions, ladies! There's no Hobby Lobby in our area, but I'll check out Pier 1 and keep the Michaels/reframing idea in mind.

shesthetoast

Susie Derkins:

Before you buy a mirror for your mantle, though, have you considered what will be reflected in it?  I feel like a lot of people default to mirrors over fireplaces, but only occasionally do I see it done to really good effect.  It's only really good if what is reflected in the mirror is pretty -- like a big window with a pretty view or something.  It's the reflection, not the mirror itself, that makes it work.  If you don't have that (which would make you part of the majority), a large framed print or canvas might be a better choice.

Agree x 10.

I put a mirror over the fp at our old house and realized that it reflected....a ceiling fan. Fail. I ended up hanging a wreath over it. 

jessicah628

sjh722:

Susie Derkins:

Before you buy a mirror for your mantle, though, have you considered what will be reflected in it?  I feel like a lot of people default to mirrors over fireplaces, but only occasionally do I see it done to really good effect.  It's only really good if what is reflected in the mirror is pretty -- like a big window with a pretty view or something.  It's the reflection, not the mirror itself, that makes it work.  If you don't have that (which would make you part of the majority), a large framed print or canvas might be a better choice.

Agree x 10.

I put a mirror over the fp at our old house and realized that it reflected....a ceiling fan. Fail. I ended up hanging a wreath over it. 

We've got a mirror there now and it works well, I'm just looking for something to replace it. Thanks, though.