Need help solving unmovable too highly mirror and finishing details
Erin
4 years ago
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I am stuck with the mirror in the position it is. It will be there for the next 100 years with how anchored it is. I feel like I need something to fill the space. Additionally I have three kids 2-6 and I have never styled the coffee table. I am hoping they are old enough not to have a completely childproofed house bare of things on every surface. Help me feel moved in. What do you suggest?
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PROBeverlyFLADeziner
4 years agolast modified: 4 years agoErin
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DLM2000-GW
4 years agolast modified: 4 years ago
hollybar
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PROR.D. London Studios
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BeverlyFLADeziner
4 years agoThank you DLM. Erin, you have a great room that didn't need a mirror to reflect back windows.
Rawketgrl
4 years agoLove the art in your dining room! The wood cabinet in the living area is lovely as well. You have a good eye for color and space. I do not care for the glass coffee table in your space it seems just kind of alone there. I would pick a MCM wood one that would look amazing with the cool sofa.
I am in the camp of yes remove the mirror, hassle or not it would be best if it was not there.You could cover the mirror until you mentally and financially afford to remove it.
you could try: Antiquing the mirror, covering with wallpaper, contact paper, curtains, wall stickers, mural, other art etc...look it up there are lots of ideas...
housegal200
4 years ago
drdeb1234
4 years agodrdeb1234
4 years ago
jmm1837
4 years agoErin
4 years agocalidesign
4 years agoThe mirror is fine. It reflects the light from the windows. I would just add a floor lamp to the corner near the window and a green plant to the coffee table. If you decide to move the mirror, your artwork needs to be large or you need a large grouping.
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Sonya Oden
4 years agoWhat about something like this to take up the space and make the mirror look like it was hung higher on purpose.
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