I love antique mirrors. In fact, they are one of my favorite antiques to own. And in a bathroom, they are particularly wonderful! Especially in an all-white or neutral bath.
It’s amazing how with all the hard surfaces, straight edges, and cool colors of a bathroom, introducing an antique mirror (usually gold) can add so much warmth and character. It keeps a white bathroom from looking too antiseptic and cold. The gold warms up the space, and the contrast of a chippy antique against all that crisp, white newness is fabulous!
And antique mirrors can be found inexpensively, too. You don’t need to buy a valuable antique to get the look. Pretty vintage gold mirrors are easily found at flea markets, garage sales, or even on Ebay. And they add a unique look that really can’t be gotten with something store bought.
One of my all-time favorite bathrooms! I tore this out of a magazine about 10 years ago, but it’s as gorgeous today as it was then! Via Amy D. Morris Interiors.
I love the gilt mirror mixed with the nickel finish on the hardware. By designer Mary Jo Donohoe via Traditional Home.
Via House Beautiful.
Honestly, this is just one of the prettiest bathrooms I’ve ever come across! Love the double antique mirrors! Via Better Homes and Gardens.
Via Houzz Italy.
Design by Kelie Grosso via Traditional Home.
Unlike most of my examples, this one is silver leaf, but I love it! And it still adds warmth as they used an aged, warm silver mirror. Via Chenault James Interiors.
Another absolute favorite bathroom of mine! Design by Brooke Giannetti via Veranda.I have a reproduction gilt mirror in my downstairs powder room now, but if I ever find a real antique one that will work, I’m definitely changing it out! Also, if you’re interested, I’ve found a few below (some are amazing prices!) as well as a couple of pretty repros!
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Happy Friday!
Sheila
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Shaylee Packer says
February 6, 2020 at 5:10 amWe are looking for ideas to redo our master bathroom. I love that idea you showed here with the wall mirror on top of another mirror. I feel like that would give the sense that the room is going on forever. I’ll have to show the idea to my husband, and see what he thinks.
Castles Decor says
October 10, 2016 at 5:46 pmSuch a good post! I love antique mirrors too!
Rosypeter S says
September 21, 2016 at 5:17 amThanks for sharing this! It was really inspiring!
Sheila @ Maison de Cinq says
August 8, 2016 at 7:28 amHaha! Me too Karen! Thanks for stopping by!
Sheila
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Karen says
August 6, 2016 at 3:17 pmI need a larger house with more bathrooms. I love nearly every single one of these! The mirrors are breathtaking but so are the overall rooms they're in. Wonderful post, Sheila.
Karen