The inspiration for this new wall mirror lies with a Bloomsbury interior for the Music Room at the Lefevre Gallery in London in 1932. The room theme was Autumn, with 6 large painted panels around the walls. Above the fireplace was a large painted mirror, with it's simple shapes & colours. However, the simplicity works in it's favour to make a really strong impact in any interior. The striking effect was further enhanced with mirror roundels set in a row down each side, reflecting light back like jewels. Typically the mirror frame itself was just a flat surface for decoration.

We produced a version of this mirror for an interior designer who wanted a stronger colour look for the frame, and to tie in with some of the colours used in the interior. We also changed the porportions and made it taller, and the roundels were painted instead of mirrors. Within reason, the size could be adapted to whatever size you want, as made to order, by varying the border pattern in proportion. It is an expensive mirror to make, not least because of all the inset mirrors. Below are shown a few colour variations, so you change the colour to match your interior but keep the look. Made to order, we don't discuss prices until we have agreed a spec. with a customer.

The original mirror frame in-situ;

We can change the proportions or add a cornice if you prefer;

Wider uses;

The mirror frame idea was shown with a similar piece of furniture to give you a wider choice of interior ideas. Above left the mirror was made the same width as a 2 door matching sideboard (which is shown in more detail in the sideboards section). The pair make a great splash of colour and visual impact, whether in a living room or hallway. Above right we took this 1 step further to create a bar or bookcase (see bookcase section for more info). Usually the cupboard base would just be fitted with shelves, but we fit it out as you require. The top section could have glass shelves & top LED lights to use it for display purposes.

Colour variations

The much darker mirror frame above left, with the deep red base colour, above is for a job we're about to start. The client wanted a taller proportion frame, and much bigger; this will be approx 120cm / 4 foot wide. This was just a visual to get a rough feel for the final colours. This mirror will have painted roundels rather than inset mirrors. We'll add some more photos as this progresses.

More ideas;

The mirror frame above left was made wide, hwich shows how we can change the proportions of such pieces. Above right is shown a low bookshelf using the mirror frame idea.

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