Hi! Paige here! In 2009 we designed the Southern Living Idea House in Cinnamon Shore, Texas. It was a really fun project and wow I can’t believe it has been 3 years this week since AK and I were out in Texas for the install. In the kitchen we designed an antique mirror backsplash instead of using a tile backsplash–which is what we’d normally have done. We thought the antique mirror would be a fun design element and a great reflective and cleanable surface. Over time we have received lots questions about the backsplash, so here are a few a couple photos and a few answers:
What we did:
1. We measured the overall space for the mirror.
2. We divided the overall dimension to create smaller 11″ x 14″ish rectangles. Then ordered the mirror from a mirror supplier.
3. We had our professional finisher antique the mirror. Once that was complete, we had an installer glue the mirrored tiles to the wall.
Now since this install a few manufactuers have released antiqued mirror tile. We like this one.
Have a great Wednesday! I am headed to the Kentucky Derby tomorrow. I will post about all the fab hats and dresses we see!
XO,
Paige
[photos by Laurey W. Glenn for Southern Living]
probably my favorite tracery design element of all times…donna
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Wow fabulous does anyone make antiqued mirror tiles for easier app?
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Hi. Where did you get the antique mirror tiles. If I understand your blog you made the ones in the photo. Is there a store that has these tiles or similar ones. Thank you.
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Ann Sacks Tile
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Hello, I was wondering when you said you had a professional finisher antique the mirror, what type of finisher? Someone who does faux finishes and painting? or
furniture refinisher? Please let me know. thank you
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We have always used someone that does faux finishing. There are several places on line that sell the chemicals but it is way more complicated than it seems.
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I’m actually planning on doing an antique mirrored backsplash in my own house! I gathered up a few more ideas I found online and some background info: http://hammer-and-heels.com/2013/06/12/antique-mirrored-backsplash/
I noticed that my mirrored buffet has gray caulk instead of grout. Is that what y’all used as well?
-Anne
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Where can I buy the tiles?!
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