use this mirror over piano?
Heidi M
10 months ago
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Comments (6)Thanks for the help! IÂm going to leave it leaning there for a while so I can think about it, itÂs not like I donÂt have enough to do already! ItÂs very heavy so wherever I put it will have to be permanent; I will have to use more than 1 hole in the wall, and should make sure I have a stud. I did have another place in mind which is what I originally bought it for; not a wide expanse like the buffet space. The arch mirror was made in India. I bought it at a trade show a few years ago that had unusual home décor. It was next to a show I was attending and I just walked in and no one checked to see if I was qualified. Unfortunately it got corroded waiting in the basement and I had to use a lot of brass cleaner and scotchbrite on it. I did not want to risk scratching the glass. It still has corrosion in the corners and sides which showed up again as soon as it was dry. I have to solve that before I can put any protective coating on it and site it. When teacats mentioned on my lamp thread about a mirror, I immediately thought that I need a long low one for this space. I could put my too-small framed pieces over that mirror. I agree with dilly_dally that the arch leads the eye upward, though I could not have verbalized or realized that until she expressed it. But IÂm trying not to spend any more money right now but rather finish what IÂve started. I think I have to monitor CraigÂs list for one of the right shape, just like IÂm doing for a chandelier. By the time I find one maybe IÂll have gotten more stuff done. I do have a round one upstairs but I think that one also is too small. Getting feedback here really helps to clarify my thoughts. IÂve been plagued with indecisiveness lately too, I canÂt decide on anything to save my life. I think itÂs stress from knowing I have too much left hanging and a neatnik spouse who gets testy with bins stashed in the corners....See MoreWhat adhesive to use on wooden piano substrate?
Comments (2)I know. It is a lot of work, but we are doing it fast and furious without using long lasting materials. For the river, I am using mostly dishes that I had rejected for my mosaic project (too porous) but that I think will last a month outside in summer. The "tiles" for the back I am mostly painting and gluing on objects. Its kind of like the beautiful sand paintings the buddhists make then destroy. or the gorgeous chalk paintings in amsterdam and other european cities that only last until the next rain. My friend is hoping to get some of the innards to use in future projects when they are demolished. Kathy...See MoreWhat do you do with piano sheet music in the living room? and pianos?
Comments (23)Renee, I look for old sheet music to frame! Found a song with the name of our street in the title, and I picked up some seasonal/holiday music that I change out during the year. So fun! Fori, As for the music "library", I bought an old sheet music cabinet from a neighbor. The condition isn't great, but a word of caution: I think they are intended to hold SHEET music, not books. The shallow drawer bottoms are not solid but slatted, and don't feel super strong. It's cool, but not as easy to use unless you are very organized and know what you keep where. I also have a small metal Bisley 5-drawer unit (from the scratch-and-dent corner at a The Container Store, it's missing the bottom drawer, which leaves an open slot for music) Each drawer has one of those little slots that hold a label, so the jazz goes in one, the video game music printouts in another, etc. and we can find them, and put things away easily. The books are in two large "boxes" beside the piano: one is a sturdy basket, the other used to be a deep kitchen drawer. One sits on the floor under a small table, the basket sits on too of the table, which is just the right size to hold them. The music stands upright and it's easy to flip through. The whole set-up is not that attractive lol! My friend and here husband are both musicians, and they installed cabinetry in the living room for the music. Shelves close together to hold loose paper flat, and shelves spaced for books and binders, as well drawers for metronomes, pens and pencils, instrument tools, etc. The shelves are also attractively labeled to suit their needs; I think it's a removable/movable label. Our piano came after we'd lived here for a couple of years, it is in a corner but it is a great spot! In this living room, only a buffet or console type piece of furniture would work, because it's where you enter the LR from the foyer, so our console piano is perfect....See MoreUpdating a small half bath, can I use this mirror over a new vanity?
Comments (2)Without measurements, information on the shape of sink, the fixture finish, the color of walls, etc, commenting on your choice is impossible. Just as a general observation, my answer would be no, It would look great, though, in an outside shower....See MoreHeidi M
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