I Finished It Friday: Pottery Barn Eagan Mirror

I have had my eye on this mirror for years...

Photo Credit: PotteryBarn

I love the multipanel design...it's just gorgeous!! But at a cost of $700.00...all I could do was dream. Well, dream no more! This mirror is now in my house!! Did I finally break down and buy it? No, silly...I made it!!

It really was pretty easy. And did I mention extremely cheap!! I made mine for about $90 bucks!

Here's the break down of what you will need to make this fabulous mirror...

(20) 8x8 mirrors

(1)   plywood sheet 

(3)   flat molding strips 8 ft. long

(2)   corner molding strip 8 ft. long

(12) mirror rosettes

(1)   can Rust-oleum Metallic Oil Rubbed Bronze spray paint

(1)   bag of tacks  

The very first step is to decide how big you want you mirror to be. The large one pictured above has 5 rows down and 5 rows across for a total of 25 mirrors. I didn't want a mirror that big, so I adjusted my mirror to 5 rows across and 4 rows down, for a total of 20 mirrors. Once you have decided on how many mirrors you need, I suggest shopping at Hobby Lobby. I got my 8x8 mirrors there for 50% off the regular price.

The next step is to measure your plywood for the cut. I did this by temporarily laying all the molding and mirrors down first to get an exact width and length. I then marked the plywood and cut with a circular saw. If you prefer, you could measure all the items and do the math to get the measurements. But for me, let's just say, math and I don't get along!!!!

It was then time to cut the corner molding. I measured and mitered the corners with my compound miter saw. I then attached them with my favorite BFF...my nail gun. 

Do you like the foot prints?? Nice, huh? Apparently walking around barefoot in your garage can get your feet rather dirty!  It's ok though...that will be our little 'dirty' secret! 

Next, I placed the long middle molding on like so...and placed mirrors in place to make sure everything would fit correctly...

I then nailed those guys in place.(You could also use wood glue if you don't have a nail gun.) After that it was time to cut the cross pieces which takes a little more time, but once you get going, it goes pretty fast. I strongly advise to use your mirrors as guides so that everything fits correctly.

After all the frames were built and nailed down...it was time to spray paint. I gave everything one coating. I then attached the mirror rosettes. The mirror what, you say?? These guys...

I ordered 12 plastic mirror rosettes from HERE and with shipping the total was $8.19. I attached them with a 'cut tack' from Lowes. I then spray painted them and the whole frame again.

Once everything was I dry, I attached two 'D-rings' to the back of the frame in order to hang the mirror on the wall. I also used these 50 lb. hooks, just to be safe! ;)

Then the final step, attach the mirrors. I purchased some Liquid Nails Mirror Adhesive and attached each mirror tile. And this is the finished project....

I see you!!

And just for fun...a picture with a view of the evening look...

There are a couple of great tutorials on this same mirror that I wanted to share with you, the smaller version and the larger version.

I love my new mirror! It seems to have opened up the whole room!! And I have to admit, I love it even more knowing that I didn't have to spend $700 plus change to get it!!  

Another finished Friday project, have a wonderful weekend!! :)

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