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Young House Love » Our Second House » A Round Mirror Over Our Desk

| By Sherry Petersik | March 15, 2011 | 229 Comments

A Round Mirror Over Our Desk

Just can’t get enough of them these days. I think it’s because of all the rectangles and squares that abound (from windows, doors, and beams, to things like beds, cribs, and fireplaces with right angles galore). It’s just nice to add some curves to break up the square-fest.

Mirror Wide

We got this guy at Hobby Lobby on sale (they were offering 50% off all wall hanging items, yesssss) for $65 – down from $130. Not bad for an ornate 30″ oil-rubbed bronze beauty, right?

Mirror Vertical

We know it looks a smidge small for that big expanse of wall (see first pic), but once we hang curtains high and wide on the giant picture window – and scooch the mirror over a bit afterwards – it’ll hopefully be perfect.

Mirror Bottom Detail

Not sure if we’ll paint it down the line or leave it oil-rubbed bronze. Once we hang curtains we’ll make a final decision since the room is definitely still in progress and adding in some oil-rubbed bronze curtain rods might be a game changer. Can you handle the suspense? Haha. Although something fun like deep plum might be sweet. Or even white to tie in with the white frames over Karl – especially since this similar mirror (except for the fact that it’s $495 and the links are more oblong than circular) is pretty gorgeous in glossy white.

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Comments

  1. karen @ our slo house says

    March 15, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    1. The size looks fine, actually.

    2. Please, please don’t paint it! I implore you. It has that great industrial-feel to it.

    Reply
    • gk says

      March 15, 2011 at 2:58 pm

      amen on not painting the mirror. i think it ties in nicely as-is w/ the dark couch. you want drama, right?

    • YoungHouseLove says

      March 15, 2011 at 3:18 pm

      Yes! We promised we’d wait until the room comes together and we will! No rush with the ol’ paint brush. Haha.

      xo,
      s

    • maggie says

      March 15, 2011 at 10:06 pm

      I second that! please dont paint it.

  2. Ashley says

    March 15, 2011 at 2:30 pm

    Great mirror! I’m personally a big fan of ORB so I vote to leave it as is. I think it ties in nicely with ‘Ed’. Do you guys plan to leave your former desk there along the wall, or is that just where it landed for the time being?

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      March 15, 2011 at 2:48 pm

      That’s where it landed but we’re thinking it might stay there for a while. It’s where we keep Burger’s food and treats, so it’s pretty handy since he comes in and out of that slider and his food bowl is nearby too. We should call it Burger’s desk. Haha.

      xo,
      s

    • Ashley says

      March 15, 2011 at 2:52 pm

      Sherry I just called your couch Ed. Karl is the couch and Ed is the bed, right. Smack me okay? :)

    • YoungHouseLove says

      March 15, 2011 at 2:52 pm

      Haha, it’s an honest mistake!

      xo,
      s

    • Lauren says

      March 15, 2011 at 9:38 pm

      This is funny to me because we have a shoe cabinet from Ikea that only stores our dog’s stuff. We keep her leash, toys, brushes, travel bowls etc. I do keep a pair of shoes in there for when I take her outside. Enough about my dog….love the mirror! :-)

    • YoungHouseLove says

      March 15, 2011 at 9:55 pm

      We love our pets enough to devote furniture to them! Haha.

      xo,
      s

  3. Ashley @ sunnysideshlee.com says

    March 15, 2011 at 2:30 pm

    I was at Ikea this weekend and saw your couch and squealed in delight saying, “That’s John and Sherry’s couch!” and plopped right down :)

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      March 15, 2011 at 2:48 pm

      Aw isn’t Karl the best? Love him.

      xo,
      s

  4. julie says

    March 15, 2011 at 2:30 pm

    Nice! I think I like the style of yours even better than the expensive Horchow version.

    Reply
    • Elisa says

      March 15, 2011 at 2:56 pm

      Me too!

    • Page says

      March 15, 2011 at 3:50 pm

      Me three!

    • Robin @ Our Semi Organic Life says

      March 15, 2011 at 6:37 pm

      me four – that one is way less cool.

    • Sandra Trojak says

      March 16, 2011 at 8:48 am

      me me me five!

  5. jeanie says

    March 15, 2011 at 2:31 pm

    luv, luv you guys totally- always wanted to be 1st comment!!

    Reply
  6. Sara says

    March 15, 2011 at 2:31 pm

    Ooooh! Something round is just what it needed. Love how this room is coming together!!! Wish you would come up here to northern Canada and help me redo our house!

    Reply
  7. Kate Anger-Seep says

    March 15, 2011 at 2:32 pm

    They do have some BEAUTIFUL plum curtains at IKEA right now, too. AND only $19.99 a pair!

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      March 15, 2011 at 2:47 pm

      Really…. hmmm…. gotta check those out. They sound yummy.

      xo,
      s

    • Sami says

      March 15, 2011 at 2:58 pm

      ooohhhh… I just looked those up. LOVE. – that is all.

  8. Stephanie@Geezees says

    March 15, 2011 at 2:33 pm

    I love that mirror, it looks great in that room.
    Isn’t hobby lobby a great store!

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      March 15, 2011 at 2:47 pm

      Yes! We didn’t have one in Richmond until recently and I was so sad. Now I’m giddy. Haha.

      xo,
      s

  9. Threadbndr says

    March 15, 2011 at 2:33 pm

    Wow, not often that I get to be one of the first comments. I like the way that the dark frame and chair help move the eye around the room in the top picture. I love Oil Rubbed Bronze – it’s a classic Arts and Crafts finish that I use a lot in my own house.

    I’ll be interested to see what color of curtains end up in your living room and what it looks like with the green rug in place.

    Reply
  10. Erin says

    March 15, 2011 at 2:33 pm

    Beautiful! I’ve been eyeing almost the exact same mirror at Kirkland’s. It would look great over my entry table. It’s bigger, but still not bad at $89. Love You Guys!!
    http://www.kirklands.com/product/Wall-Decor/Mirrors/Golden-Links-Mirror/pc/2283/c/0/sc/2306/156616.uts

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      March 15, 2011 at 2:46 pm

      Ooh that one’s pretty too!

      xo,
      s

  11. RA says

    March 15, 2011 at 2:33 pm

    Well done you two. Well done!!

    Reply
  12. MYE says

    March 15, 2011 at 2:34 pm

    Great timing on this post- my friend recently moved to a new house and the previous owners left them a ginormous good lookin’ circular mirror that she gave to me. Originally $150 from Pier One- score! It has a dark wood and I’d like to paint it before hanging it in my living room- too much dark wood in the room already. We have mocha colored walls, cream colored drapes and navy accents. Any thoughts on what color we should paint the mirror?

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      March 15, 2011 at 2:46 pm

      Post a pic on our Facebook page and we can all vote!

      xo,
      s

  13. mike @ the lil house that could says

    March 15, 2011 at 2:34 pm

    definitely an attention grabber; pretty cool.

    Reply
  14. Steve says

    March 15, 2011 at 2:34 pm

    Did you see this article? http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/27/magazine/27armstrong-t.html

    Are you the equivalent in terms of decor blogs?

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      March 15, 2011 at 2:44 pm

      No way! Haha. Dooce is the mother of all bloggers. As in she’s a whale and we’re ants. Haha. Did you read how her site brings in 30-50K a month?! That’s crazinessssss!

      xo,
      s

  15. Kristi says

    March 15, 2011 at 2:36 pm

    cute! get rid of that light fixture, please!

    can’t wait to see what you guys do for curtains in there. hurry!

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      March 15, 2011 at 2:40 pm

      You know that’s on the list! Haha.

      xo,
      s

  16. annabelvita says

    March 15, 2011 at 2:37 pm

    Wowsers, I can’t believe how pulled together one small mirror has made that corner of the room look. Good work!
    I love that window.

    Reply
  17. Karen says

    March 15, 2011 at 2:37 pm

    That looks really good on that wall. I actually like the dark color. It seems to balance out the dark gray of Karl and the ceiling beams.

    Reply
  18. Cait @ Hernando House says

    March 15, 2011 at 2:38 pm

    Love it! (And I like that pencil cup, too!) Looking forward to seeing what you pick for curtains! I recently redid a bunch of curtains in my house, and I’m loving the bright yellow ones in my art room.

    Reply
  19. Allison says

    March 15, 2011 at 2:38 pm

    Love it! It adds some nice texture to the wall.

    Reply
  20. rebekah says

    March 15, 2011 at 2:38 pm

    I may be the only one, but I like that light that you made turquoisish! I’m sure it would look good without it, but i think it’s kinda cute :) — love your blog!!

    Reply
  21. Amy says

    March 15, 2011 at 2:41 pm

    The mirror looks wonderful! I was wondering where you got the pretty, white pencil cup from?

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      March 15, 2011 at 2:42 pm

      That’s from Target a while back. Hope it helps!

      xo,
      s

    • Michelle N says

      March 15, 2011 at 2:46 pm

      I was wondering where you got the lovely white canisters. Target? The mirror looks great. I love how this room is coming alone.

    • YoungHouseLove says

      March 15, 2011 at 2:50 pm

      Those are from Ikea a while back. They hold Burger’s treats and food. Love that they’re clean looking yet airtight and functional!

      xo,
      s

  22. Stephanie Phillips says

    March 15, 2011 at 2:42 pm

    Smidge and scooch in the same paragraph?? Do you say thinger and doowopper, too? :) I do!

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      March 15, 2011 at 2:46 pm

      Ooh I say thinger but I’ll have to work in doowopper. Haha.

      xo,
      s

  23. emily @ the happy home says

    March 15, 2011 at 2:43 pm

    i love it in contrast with the glossy white of the desk!

    Reply
  24. Jen says

    March 15, 2011 at 2:43 pm

    I love that mirror! The color is perfect in the room.

    Reply
  25. Hannah says

    March 15, 2011 at 2:43 pm

    I purchased that exact same cup at Target years back. Now I finally know what to do with it! Love the mirror by the way. :)

    Reply
  26. tara says

    March 15, 2011 at 2:44 pm

    I love it! You may have already mentioned this, but are you going to keep the parquet floors? I know your house is a work in progress, but I was just wondering if you eventually planned to replace the floor. We have them in our dining room so I was just curious.

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      March 15, 2011 at 2:45 pm

      We love all forms of hardwood, so we’ll refinish the parquet in a rich dark stain along with the rest of the hardwood flooring (wide plank in the bedroom, skinny plank in the office & dining room, etc) for a hopefully more seamless effect!

      xo,
      s

  27. SarahMC says

    March 15, 2011 at 2:44 pm

    Did you remove the paint from the light fixture? It doesn’t look like it’s turquoise anymore.

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      March 15, 2011 at 2:49 pm

      Yes! Good eye. It was messing with blog pics that we were taking for the last few weeks (a lot of them were getting a blue cast) so sadly it had to go. But happily it washed right off and only took two minutes! We have to replace that fixture anyway, so we’re just counting down the seconds…

      xo,
      s

  28. Future Mama says

    March 15, 2011 at 2:45 pm

    I like it dark right now! Looks great!!

    Much love,
    Future Mama
    http://expectingablessing.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  29. Danielle says

    March 15, 2011 at 2:45 pm

    I love that mirror and what a great deal.

    Reply
  30. Chelsea says

    March 15, 2011 at 2:46 pm

    Good score! Gotta love the craft stores 50% deals!

    Reply
  31. Carmen @ Life with Sprinkles on Top says

    March 15, 2011 at 2:47 pm

    I love round mirrors too. This one is fab! I think it looks great the color it is and I think the size is just fine. :)

    Reply
  32. Brittany says

    March 15, 2011 at 2:47 pm

    You keep mentioning deep plum but haven’t introduced it into your home yet — JUST DO IT!!! :) It’ll look great!

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      March 15, 2011 at 2:50 pm

      We’re on it!

      xo,
      s

  33. Erin Young says

    March 15, 2011 at 2:47 pm

    I think it’s original shade looks great. The darkness tone gives it more presence than it’d have in a lighter color — and it keeps you safe from the dreaded matchy-matchies!

    Reply
  34. Meredith says

    March 15, 2011 at 2:47 pm

    Looks great – Love how the round mirror matches the circles on the pillow. Ties the room together so well!

    By the way, didn’t you paint the inside of the ceiling lamp a greenish/blue color? I can’t tell from the pic.

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      March 15, 2011 at 2:53 pm

      Yes! Good eye. It was messing with blog pics that we were taking for the last few weeks (a lot of them were getting a blue cast) so sadly it had to go. But happily it washed right off and only took two minutes! We have to replace that fixture anyway, so we’re just counting down the seconds…

      xo,
      s

  35. Mig says

    March 15, 2011 at 2:47 pm

    I think it already looks great as it is.

    Reply
  36. Riane says

    March 15, 2011 at 2:47 pm

    I’m totally in love with the way this room is coming together. I’m still drooling over you quick DIY art over Karl! Love this mirror too. I’m a mirror fan, myself. There’s almost a mirror in every room in my place. It just brightens the space up.

    Reply
  37. Julia M says

    March 15, 2011 at 2:51 pm

    I just got that EXACT mirror for $24.99 at Ross. … ….. but $65 is still good. :)

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      March 15, 2011 at 2:51 pm

      Wow! Is it the biggest version of it (30″ wide) like ours? If so, that’s an amazing deal!!!

      xo,
      s

    • Donita says

      March 15, 2011 at 2:53 pm

      Check your local Ross…..then return the other one. LOL Thats how I roll. ;-)

    • YoungHouseLove says

      March 15, 2011 at 2:54 pm

      Haha, was just there yesterday but didn’t see anything like our mirror! Oh well, $65 down from $130 still makes me giddy.

      xo,
      s

    • Julia M says

      March 15, 2011 at 3:00 pm

      It was. Exact. They also had a large rectangular version with the circles all around. Ross is hit and miss. Looks like I hit it big time. And yes, $65 is still amazing. Especially since I had NO idea what the original price was.

    • YoungHouseLove says

      March 15, 2011 at 3:17 pm

      Wow- that’s so much fun! Who knew Ross and Hobby Lobby sold the same thing? Lucky lady!

      xo,
      s

  38. Donita says

    March 15, 2011 at 2:52 pm

    LOVE.IT!!! LOVE.THE.COLOR.TOO. It really brings out the other darks, balances. JMO!! ;-)

    Reply
  39. rebecca a. says

    March 15, 2011 at 2:53 pm

    Love the mirror. I agree about bringing in something with some curve to it. you have a lot of straight lines in that room. by the way…i am team plum curtains.

    Reply
  40. Manda says

    March 15, 2011 at 2:54 pm

    Such a small thing, but I LOVE your little pencil holder. I’m usually into feminine/antique and have gotten really into a lot of the geometric and trellis patterns the last year or so.

    Reply
  41. Michelle says

    March 15, 2011 at 2:54 pm

    I’m a big fan of incorporating round mirrors into a mostly right angle space (full of right angle furniture). In my next house (we’re moving next month), I’m going to try to incorporate more round designs into my rooms to balance/break-up/soften the right angles.

    Reply
  42. Lucy says

    March 15, 2011 at 2:54 pm

    Don’t paint, don’t paint!! Love the look just as it is.

    Reply
  43. Erica says

    March 15, 2011 at 2:55 pm

    I love how the room is coming together! Is the white desk from Ikea?

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      March 15, 2011 at 2:56 pm

      That was actually a wedding gift from West Elm. It’s the parson’s desk they have sold for 5+ years. Always a classic.

      xo,
      s

    • Michelle says

      March 15, 2011 at 7:26 pm

      I have the Parsons desk in chocolate brown…love it!

  44. Sara @ House Bella says

    March 15, 2011 at 2:56 pm

    A fun wall addition!

    Reply
  45. Ames says

    March 15, 2011 at 2:58 pm

    I love that mirror! Everything is looking so nice!

    Reply
  46. Ashley says

    March 15, 2011 at 3:02 pm

    I love how you guys link over to crazy expensive similar items that you buy. You really have a swanky eye and I love that you stick it to all those pricier options out there. Take that $500 mirror!! Crazy!!

    Reply
  47. courtney says

    March 15, 2011 at 3:03 pm

    HA! I ALMOST bought that mirror at hobby lobby this weekend! I stopped to take a closer look and loved the price… but the husband rounded the corner and said we need to go! poo! It’s still on my wishlist though! :)

    Reply
  48. Jael says

    March 15, 2011 at 3:04 pm

    Fantastic find! I recently saw its twin at wshome.com (on sale for $262 right now) and thought that’s what was on your wall!

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      March 15, 2011 at 3:17 pm

      Wahooo! That makes us happy. Hooray Hobby Lobby!

      xo,
      s

  49. kylie says

    March 15, 2011 at 3:06 pm

    don’t paint it!!

    Reply
  50. Mariela says

    March 15, 2011 at 3:07 pm

    Ooh I love it! I would leave it that color, it looks so classic and timeless!

    Reply
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