Pottery Barn Knock Off Mirror – Easy DIY

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Have you seen these Pottery Barn mirrors? I love them and want one but holy cow! $299 and up for these and that is just not in my budget. I created a Pottery Barn mirror using Dollar Tree mirrors.

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Here is the picture of the original at Pottery Barn. Do you see the price?!!!

Here is the picture of the original Aiden Mirror at Pottery Barn. Do you see the price?!!!

I started with 6, 8x10 mirrors from Dollar Tree.

Pottery Barn Knock-Off Mirror Instructions

I started with 6, 8×10 mirrors from Dollar Tree. These aren’t stylish mirrors, but I am going to make them into something great!

I pulled the mirror out of each frame and set it aside.

I pulled the mirror out of each frame and set it aside.

I painted each of the frames with Folk Art Home Decor Chalk Paint in the color Silver Shadow. I dry brushed it on, and used a chip brush. This would help give it the farmhouse look I was going for.

I painted each of the frames with Folk Art Home Decor Chalk Paint in the color Silver Shadow. I dry brushed it on, and used a chip brush. This would help give it the farmhouse look I was going for.

Once all of the frames dried, I set them in the shape I wanted. I replaced all the mirrors back into the frames.

Once all of the frames dried, I set them in the shape I wanted. I replaced all the mirrors back into the frames.

I then used E6000 to glue all of the edges touching together.

I then used E6000 to glue all of the edges touching together.

I placed gaffers tape over all of the creases and the diagonally making an "x" for added reinforcement.

I placed gaffers tape over all of the creases and the diagonally making an “x” for added reinforcement.

I hot glued on a piece of foam core board cut to size on the back. Now the piece was nice and solid.

I hot glued on a piece of foam core board cut to size on the back. Now the piece was nice and solid.

I placed picture hanging Command Strips in each of the 4 corners so that I could hang the piece up on the wall.

I placed picture hanging Command Strips in each of the 4 corners so that I could hang the piece up on the wall.

I hung the piece in my entry way and think it makes a nice statement (and at a fraction of the cost).

I hung the piece in my entry way and think it makes a nice statement (and at a fraction of the cost).

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Pottery Barn Knock Off Mirror Video

Here is the video I created for Hometalk for this knock off Pottery Barn mirror.

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Have you seen these mirrors? I love them and want one but holy cow! $299 and up for these and that is just not in my budget. I created a Pottery Barn inspired mirror using Dollar Tree mirrors.

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Chas, the creative force behind Chas' Crazy Creations, is a renowned DIY expert, innovator, and passionate crafter with over 30 years of experience in repurposing, upcycling, and home improvement. Combining a successful career in dance program management with extensive expertise in digital marketing, website development, and consulting, Chas brings a unique blend of artistic vision and practical know-how to the DIY and crafting world.

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22 Comments

  1. Wow, it’s amazing how close yours looks to the inspiration piece! Pinned. Visiting from Bloggers Pit Stop.

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  2. I love this idea! After some thought I could see that I have the perfect place to put one of my own. It turned out wonderful and now that area has it’s on special decor. Thanks for showing us the idea. 🙂

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    1. Thank you Linda and thanks for sending me the picture of yours – I love seeing those 🙂

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    1. Thank you so much Kate, I’m thrilled you like it 🙂

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  4. I love how it turned out! I have been wanting to do one of these, but I haven’t liked the idea of putting a whole bunch of Popsicle sticks on the back. I never thought of using that tape. I will have to try it!

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    1. Thank you Cherryl, and I have a bigger version that I built a few years back and it’s holding up great!

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    1. Thank you Anita, and oh no – I’m so sorry to hear that. I have a bigger one that I made a few years back and it’s still hanging and going strong.

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  6. What an amazing Pottery Barn knock-off, Chaz! And so amazingly affordable, too! I’m featuring your windowpane mirror at Tuesday Turn About tomorrow! See you there!

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    1. Thank you so much Julie for the feature and kind words. I truly appreciate it. I’ll see you at the next party.

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  7. Marilyn Lesniak says:

    Thank you for sharing at #OverTheMoon. Pinned and shared. Have a lovely week. I hope to see you at next week’s party too! Pleas stay safe and healthy. Come party with us at Over The Moon! Catapult your content Over The Moon! @marilyn_lesniak @EclecticRedBarn

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    1. Thank you so much Marilyn, hope you’re safe, well, and having a wonderful week.

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  8. Wow! What a great hack that turned out better than the Pottery Barn one.
    Hugs,
    Kippi

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    1. You are so very sweet, thank you Kippi 🙂

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  9. Great ideal looks so good!! Thanks for showing us, live it!!!

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    1. Thank you so much Debbie, I’m thrilled you like it.

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  10. Looks just as nice as the original for a fraction of the price! It’s jus tamazing what you can find to upcycle from the dollar store!

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  11. This is so beautiful! The entire difference is that gorgeous finish that you did on them!

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