Upcycling items you have around your home is the best way to save money on décor and this upcycled mirror idea is a great start!

For today’s project, I once again shopped my décor stash. I’ve had this piece for a year and decided I wanted to use it in our VRBO. Initially, I envisioned painting it white and giving it a distressed look, however this upcycled mirror will be going on a white wall, so I needed something that would pop. Let me show you how I accomplished that pop of color and created a piece that’s perfect for the space.

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Upcycling items you have around your home is the best way to save money on décor and this upcycled mirror idea is a great start!

Supplies you need to upcycle a mirror:

Upcycling items you have around your home is the best way to save money on décor and this upcycled mirror idea is a great start!

I started by picking a color to paint the frame and went with Anchor by All-In-One Mineral Paint.  What pops better than black and white!  Then, I taped off the mirror to protect it while I painted.

Upcycling items you have around your home is the best way to save money on décor and this upcycled mirror idea is a great start!

Then I started painting.  Be sure to add as many coats as your piece needs to get the coverage you want.

Upcycling items you have around your home is the best way to save money on décor and this upcycled mirror idea is a great start!

Originally, I thought I would use a bit of gold gilding wax to give the piece a little something extra, but decided I love the clean crisp black.

Upcycling items you have around your home is the best way to save money on décor and this upcycled mirror idea is a great start!

Once all of your paint has been applied, remove the protective tape.

Upcycling items you have around your home is the best way to save money on décor and this upcycled mirror idea is a great start!

Do you know how hard it is to take a pic with a mirror…?? LOL!!!

Upcycling items you have around your home is the best way to save money on décor and this upcycled mirror idea is a great start!

Here it is on the white wall!!  I love the crisp bold combo of black and white, don’t you?

Upcycling items you have around your home is the best way to save money on décor and this upcycled mirror idea is a great start!

Want more fun and easy DIY home decor ideas??  Find me on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest!  Also – be sure to share your finished projects with me by tagging @rusticorchardhome on Facebook and @rustic_orchard_home on Instagram!

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