Mirrors - Stylish Alternatives

I love a great deal. But the one thing I refuse to do is compromise on the style of a piece. If I can't find an affordable alternative that truly gives me the same look, I would much rather save my money and get the real thing. So, when I see options that do give me the same look for less, I must share them!

So, let's talk mirrors - first, they help brighten a room (if placed in the right spot). They can add sparkle (which every room needs a bit of) and they can play up the style of a room.

Rustic Mirror

http://www.decorpad.com/photo.htm?photoId=5350&index=12&currentPage=0&searchQuery=round%20wood%20mirror&searchType=photos

The rustic feel of this mirror adds a ton of character to the space. Note: normally, I am not a fan of a mirror over a fireplace (you usually have to hang it so high that all it is reflecting is the ceiling). But in the picture above, it works because it is opposite a window and reflects the outdoors.

The pricey option:

$2,150.00

http://southofmarket.biz/product/architectural-wood-mirror

Here is a more affordable option(and I actually like it better than the more expensive one).

$425.00

http://www.tonichome.com/catalog.php?item=678&catid=2&ret=catalog.php%3Fcategory%3D2

Now we're really talking, this is more like it:

$295.00

http://www.restorationhardware.com/rh/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod1608099&navAction=jump&navCount=0

And here's one for even less. OK, I will give you that it is round and not oval, but it is the same scale and roughly the same size and it's REAL mango wood. So, I do think it can give you the same look in a space for a lot less.

$169.00

http://www.westelm.com/products/round-wood-mirror-w556/?pkey=cmirrors

High Glam Starburst Mirror

OK - I know that lots of people think that these are done (the trend is over), but I do still like the impact. I admit it. I love the Hollywood throw back feel of this style. I can see a pair of these mirrors over demilune tables on either side of a doorway entering a dining room. Or just one over a fireplace (like this).

http://www.decorpad.com/photo.htm?photoId=14837&index=17&currentPage=0&searchQuery=starburst%20mirror&searchType=photos

Here is the pricey version:

$850.00

http://www.tonichome.com/catalog.php?item=663&catid=2&ret=catalog.php%3Fcategory%3D2

And a better option.

$395.00

http://store.plantationdesign.com/gv-9-90325.html

Getting better. I actually like the muted gold tones of this mirror and the shape more than the pricer option. It feels more like an real antique. One issue - It's 7" smaller than the first one, so it will not have the same impact as the larger mirror, but the price is right!