Help with my my mantle! Not as simple as I thought!
I have 2 very cool marble sconces with antique brass trim and don't want to distract from them. I need a mirror, but can't decide on shape or design. Any suggestions are welcome.
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Maureen
2 years agoI’d look for an art deco style mirror, or better yet head to an antique store or flea market for some art deco vases. Either will enhance the lights.
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lucky998877
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wozzies
2 years agoeverdebz
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoDetailed mantel has similar line in your sconces, which adds up fine. So imo no more framed busy detraction, as in framed mirror. I like this soft-
a mirror has a hard appearance of course, but if needed, how about a frameless mirror?
Doris Reindl 'Krokus' Canvas Art, 22x32 · More Inforemodeling1840
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Olychick
2 years agoeverdebz
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PROMDLN
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I didn't think it would help to see the entire room since it's in the process of being updated, but I figured I woud go ahead and send a picture of the room as it looks at this moment. I'm in the que to have the couch and 2 chairs on the left reupholstered and I hope my son takes the chair in the back right corner. It's all of my "passed" relatives furniture! I couldn't stand to trash it.
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MDLN
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Ursula Weiss
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outshopping422
2 years agoheathermalia
2 years agoI like the idea of art there more than a mirror. But here are some cute mirrors (no idea if the dims work):
wozzies
2 years agoheathermalia
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Jilly
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoI thought of your room seeing this ad (Rejuvenation site). The simple mirror looks very elegant with the vintage style sconces, without competing with them:
I think a mirror is the best choice there, as it would look nice as well as reflect light. I would not do an Art Deco theme in this room, the lights are wonderful on their own … would give a wonderful look mixed with other things — thoughtful collected, eclectic.
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