
DIY Bathroom Mirror Frame & Budget Savvy Options
A Budget Savvy Solution To Updating Your Boring Builder Grade Mirror With A DIY Mirror Frame, Plus My Favorite Mirror Finds For Any Budget
Welcome back to week 2 of the $100 room challenge!
This is always the first week of real progress for me because during week 1 I am still wrapping my head around all the design details & by week 2 I am ready to take the plunge & get to work!
This week I got busy framing in the bathroom mirrors.
This is one of my go-to projects for when I am trying to save a bit of money because its super cheap to do & also you don’t have to deal with any drywall repair!
Eventually I will probably replace these mirrors with something like this, but for now this is a huge improvement!
The best part is I was able to add this bathroom mirror trim with all scrap wood!
That means this portion of the project cost me nothing (victory dance).
I can’t wait to show you how they turned out & also some of my favorite budget savvy mirrors if you are ready to replace your builder grade mirror.
Erin from Lemons, Lavender, & Laundry started this challenge a couple of years ago (you can read more about that here). Basically, a bunch of very talented bloggers get together to take on renovating a space for $100 or less! We have 1 month to complete the challenge & the hope is to have a swoon-worthy room at the end, all while staying in budget.
Before: Unframed Bathroom Mirrors

This is what we started with. Very boring bathroom with absolutely no personality.
For these bathroom mirror frames, I wanted a thinner look than what I built in the half bathroom downstairs.
So 1X2 scrap wood pieces were perfect!

I spray painted them black to save time & also spray paint is just so much quicker.
Next, I attached them using 1 3/4″ nails.

No fancy cuts, I just overlapped the bottom pieces with the top.
You can also use wood glue to secure the frame to the mirror or the wall itself but I always try to avoid more damage later when I am ready for a change.

That’s it, simplest method to framing in a bathroom mirror ever! Plus you get a little sneak peek of what we are working on for week 3, the tall board & batten.
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Here are some of my favorite budget mirror frames

This round mirror is from Target & I still cant get over that it’s only $60!

They also have a rectangular mirror for the same price!

Don’t tell Adam but I am buying this mirror for our mantel!
Isn’t it gorgeous… I wonder how long it will take him to notice.

These mirrors with the built-in shelf are great for extra storage in the bathroom & also a perfect spot for showcasing your pretty perfume bottles or a little plant.

I love the look of this pivot mirror from West Elm, this is totally my style.

Or maybe a bathroom mirror like this!
The beads all around it make it extra special!

I am not opposed to a frameless mirror as long as it has a cool shape like this one!
Just a few of my favorite bathroom mirror options in case you are ready for a replacement!
Eventually, when I replace these mirrors it will be with something like this.
The arched bathroom mirrors are so classic & pretty.
This next week we will be going to town on the board & batten for this bathroom so don’t forget to come back to see the finished result of that project!
We are going to be attempting to board & batten the entire bathroom using 1 piece of MDF, wish us luck!
$100 Room Challenge Bathroom Makeover:
- Week1- Design Board
- Week2- How To Frame In A Boring Bathroom Mirror
- Week3- DIY Board and Batten Wall Using MDF Board
- Week4- How To Paint A Bathroom Vanity & Update Vanity Light Fixtures
- Week 5- Bathroom Makeover Reveal!!!!


So many pretty options to really dress up your bathroom!
Thanks Jenron!
The framed mirror looks great!
Thanks so much Tracy!
I love the frame! It looks amazing!
Thanks so much Wendy!
The frames look great and so easy! Great job!
They were super easy! Thanks Carrie!
Love all of those mirrors!
Me too Elizabeth, too many choices!
I love the simple frames you put together- nice job. And your affordable choices are all too good- too bad I don’t need any. Or do I?
Thanks so much Jackie & you definitely do ?