Last week Kirkland's contacted me to do a "Look for Less" feature on my blog. I am all about getting the high end look without paying the high end price so I responded with an enthusiastic "YES!"
I had to go through the catalog and pick out something that I would use in my own home that looks similar to what would come from a high end store such as Pottery Barn or Restoration Hardware. Then I would post the comparison piece on my blog alongside the original piece, but I felt like I wanted to take it a step further....I bought one of their pieces and with a little paint transformed it into something I have been eyeing in the Restoration Hardware catalog for years:
The Mansard Scroll Mirror...
I know, take a moment, she is lovely...but the price! Ouch!
So when I went through the Kirkland's site I stumbled onto this:
Similar, not quite the same- but close enough that I knew I could do a little paint magic and make it my own.
I called up and ordered my mirror...and it arrived....quickly!
Yeah, not so much on the finish...but I am a painter- transformation of pieces is my speciality!
First I removed the mirror...
Then I grabbed a sample pot of Restoration Hardware paint in Flint...
The look I was going for was a whitewashed wood one, so I added some whitewash...
Now to get the wood look into it. I added a bit of dark wax working it into the piece...I did several coats of this to get a layered effect.
I am loving how this piece turned out by using a less expensive piece to get a high end look. Most of us are on a realistic design/decorating budget and I love showing others how to get an expensive look with out spending the money. Thank you to Kirkland's for giving me this opportunity!
I had to go through the catalog and pick out something that I would use in my own home that looks similar to what would come from a high end store such as Pottery Barn or Restoration Hardware. Then I would post the comparison piece on my blog alongside the original piece, but I felt like I wanted to take it a step further....I bought one of their pieces and with a little paint transformed it into something I have been eyeing in the Restoration Hardware catalog for years:
The Mansard Scroll Mirror...
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| The Mansard Scroll Mirror at $275.00 |
I know, take a moment, she is lovely...but the price! Ouch!
So when I went through the Kirkland's site I stumbled onto this:
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| The Rhonda Wall mirror at $149.99 |
Similar, not quite the same- but close enough that I knew I could do a little paint magic and make it my own.
I called up and ordered my mirror...and it arrived....quickly!
Yeah, not so much on the finish...but I am a painter- transformation of pieces is my speciality!
First I removed the mirror...
The look I was going for was a whitewashed wood one, so I added some whitewash...
Now to get the wood look into it. I added a bit of dark wax working it into the piece...I did several coats of this to get a layered effect.
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| Fabulous Friday Link Party! |
I absolutely love this mirror! You did a great job!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Angela :)
DeleteStanding Ovation...ordering my mirror from Kirklands now!!!
ReplyDeleteLOL! You are too funny! RH has a black one of these as well, and would be super easy to do using Graphite Chalk paint :)
DeleteBeautiful makeover...heading over to Kirklands to check it out.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Linda
I love it! You are so good!
ReplyDeleteVisiting from MMM, love the transformation! Have you tried CeCe Caldwell's paints? The Pittsburg grey would be a great match as well.
ReplyDeleteI have not tried those yet, but really would love to play with some different colour options! Thanks for the suggestion!
DeleteI've love that restoration hardware mirror for a long time, found it on Joss and Main for a bit less. Never thought of looking at Kirklands. You have quite a talent in painting. I would love to learn, when I get some time! Hopefully soon. Where does this mirror now hang in your home?
ReplyDeleteThis is great! Gives me hope that I might actually be able to do something like this! Thanks for the making it look so easy.
ReplyDeleteThat is gorgeous Tricia! I love it so much :)
ReplyDeleteLove the mirror and the transformation.
ReplyDeleteWhere did you hang it? Looking for something similar for my entry way.
Wonder if Kirkland ships to Ontario, Canada...
I prefer your finished Kirkland's mirror over the RH mirror -- I think the detailing of the "carvings" on the Kirkland mirror is deeper and richer-looking. Your paint finish added just the extra dimension the piece needed to be truly outstanding in a room. I love Kirkland's too.
ReplyDeleteWow love the transformation. Your finish is way better than the one Kirkland's had on it.
ReplyDeleteI do love Kirkland's just not impressed with the finish. ;o)
I love it. Can you tell me how you did the white wash?
ReplyDeleteLisa from Fern Creek Cottage just told me about your Kirklands mirror Patricia so I had to pop over and see how you made your over. It looks divine!
ReplyDeleteI know this is an older post, but I love the outcome! Do you think the finish would be too sticky for a dining table? Did you use one shade of dark wax or multiple shades? I would SOO appreciate you commenting back!!
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