Cheap hollywood-style mirror made with stuff from IKEA

[ThePowderPuff]

Since the last time I showed my vanity many people have asked me about the mirror, and I thought I would tell you how I made it in a thread of its own.

I wanted a hollywood style mirror in my vanity, but they're really impossible to find, and when you do find them, they cost a fortune. Instead I did something different and much cheaper.

IKEA has a lamp called MUSIK which is similar to the effect you get from a Hollywood mirror.

IKEA | Lighting | Bathroom lighting | MUSIK | Wall lamp

I used a basic Kolja mirror in the same length (24inches) as the MUSIK lamp.

IKEA | Decoration & mirrors | Mirrors | KOLJA | Mirror

I attached it to the wall, and placed one MUSIK lamp on either side of the mirror. You could place one on the top and the bottom as well and get a more dramatic effect.


Hope that helps

 

[jackieheartsyou]

Haha thats great DIY. But I have a question about that stool... WHERE DID YOU GET IT? I've been looking for something dramatic and that totally fits the bill!

 

[barbie.doll]

Thank you so much for posting this! I've been researching on how to do this myself, but this is so much easier than everything I've seen! Very clever!

Thanks again! You're awesome!

 

[ThePowderPuff]

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Originally Posted by jackieheartsyou Haha thats great DIY. But I have a question about that stool... WHERE DID YOU GET IT? I've been looking for something dramatic and that totally fits the bill!

That's from Kartell, and it's called La Boheme. It's a stool/small table. They have it in different colours and shapes.

Kartell La Bohème

 

[mahonereh]

Thank you so much for posting this! What a great, inexpensive way to achieve such an awesome effect. I love it!

 

[GucciGirl]

I love it!!!!!!!!!!! Was it hard to install the lighting? I always wanted to put up scones but thought I would have to cut a hole in the wall and mess with the wiring

 

[ThePowderPuff]

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Originally Posted by GucciGirl I love it!!!!!!!!!!! Was it hard to install the lighting? I always wanted to put up scones but thought I would have to cut a hole in the wall and mess with the wiring

No not really. I just attached a wire and a standard plug. The wire could easily come out at the end of the lamp and just go down the wall to the wall socket. No problem.

 

[GucciGirl]

Really? Thats awesome!!! Im so getting that and I will show you when im done

Thanks for the inspiration!!!

 

[ThePowderPuff]

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Originally Posted by GucciGirl Really? Thats awesome!!! Im so getting that and I will show you when im done Thanks for the inspiration!!!

One thing though. It looks on the picture on the IKEA website like there is some sort of round plate on the back. There wasn't on mine. I'm not sure if it is something on the wall or if it's a part they have added to the lamp. Be sure to check it out.

 

[VintageAqua]

Beautiful idea! I love this look. Is that the helmer drawer?

 

[ThePowderPuff]

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Originally Posted by VintageAqua Beautiful idea! I love this look. Is that the helmer drawer?

Yes exactly

 

[Brittany88]

Your table looks awesome.

Thanks for sharing.

 

[GucciGirl]

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Originally Posted by Katjamo One thing though. It looks on the picture on the IKEA website like there is some sort of round plate on the back. There wasn't on mine. I'm not sure if it is something on the wall or if it's a part they have added to the lamp. Be sure to check it out.

Thanks for the heads up.I was looking at your picture to see where that plate was!!!

LOL!!! I asked my boyfriend to build this for me and he feels all manly now. I cant wait to do this now!!

 

[ThePowderPuff]

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Originally Posted by GucciGirl Thanks for the heads up.I was looking at your picture to see where that plate was!!! LOL!!! I asked my boyfriend to build this for me and he feels all manly now. I cant wait to do this now!!

Great! Please show us the result when it's done.

 

[GucciGirl]

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Originally Posted by Katjamo Great! Please show us the result when it's done.

Hey!! I went to Ikea yesterday and got all my things and its almost done. The only thing I have to do is get the wires and plug. I am soooo excited to see everything organized and completed. One more question about the wiring....Ok I got the lamps and in the back there are 3 wires total, 2 at the top and one at the bottom. When you say that you just connected a wire and a plug did you remove one of those wires? I am sorry if I am asking a stupid question but I seriously am lost

. Any help further detail would be GREATLY appreciated

.

Thanks!!

 

[GucciGirl]

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Originally Posted by GucciGirl Hey!! I went to Ikea yesterday and got all my things and its almost done. The only thing I have to do is get the wires and plug. I am soooo excited to see everything organized and completed. One more question about the wiring....Ok I got the lamps and in the back there are 3 wires total, 2 at the top and one at the bottom. When you say that you just connected a wire and a plug did you remove one of those wires? I am sorry if I am asking a stupid question but I seriously am lost . Any help further detail would be GREATLY appreciated . Thanks!!

Nevermind!! I came home yesterday and somehow he had figured it out!! Pix coming soon

 

[ThePowderPuff]

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Originally Posted by GucciGirl Nevermind!! I came home yesterday and somehow he had figured it out!! Pix coming soon

Oh I am so sorry! I didn't se your post. I am glad it has worked out. Can't wait to see the pictures!!!

 

[Susanne]

Thanks for sharing!

 

[ctee80]

wonderful DIY mirror! Now, I've got to convince my husband to take another road trip to Chicago

 

[vintageroses]

omg i LOVE YOUR MIRRORR! I shall check out of we have it in Australia! thank anyways!