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.
I love the gilt mirror mixed with the nickel finish on the hardware. By designer Mary Jo Donohoe via Traditional Home.
Via House Beautiful.
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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Patti Olsen says
These are all stunning!! Especially loving that tall wall mirror against the bathtub – it looks so chic!
Suzanne says
You have shown some beautiful ideas with mirrors . Love antique mirrors !
Sheila says
I’m so glad to hear that Suzanne! thanks for stopping by!
Sheila
Shaylee Packer says
We 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
Such a good post! I love antique mirrors too!
Rosypeter S says
Thanks for sharing this! It was really inspiring!
Sheila @ Maison de Cinq says
Haha! Me too Karen! Thanks for stopping by!
Sheila
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Karen says
I 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