Two Toned Mirror with Faux Silver Leaf Detail

Another summer week is underway. I cant believe how fast its flying by, but Im excited to be sharing a new DIY project with you lets get started

Sometimes a small added detail truly makes a piece look completely new again. While updating the buffet in my dining room with the new lamps and sunburst mirror, I moved the dark wood mirror that was once over the mantel to this revamped area. Ive had the mirror for about 9 years and it was beautiful, but I felt like it needed a little pick-me-up and decided adding a little something around the inner rim would be the perfect update.

The mirror has been seen in many of my mantel makeovers, like this one decorated for Spring 2012. Since it was in fine condition, I was weary about messing-it-up, but I took the leap of faith anyway. Silver leaf detail was the first thought that came to mind.

The addition of silver leaf, like in the dresser below by Jenny of Little Green Notebook, adds a beautiful and sophisticated accent, but since I was hesitant about how much detail would be appropriate for this mirror, I decided to use another method to get the silver leaf look, but make it totally faux.

Beautiful and Id love to give silver leafing a try one day, but for my mirror, the faux way was alot easier and less time consuming.

To achieve the silver leaf look, I used Krylon Spray Paint in Caramel Latte, which is the same color used for my lamp revamp yes the lamps that now site right next to the mirror. LOVE this color. The cap shows it has more of a gold hue than silver, but the result on the mirror edge and the lamps is a more silver / gold combo.

Instead of the traditional way of using spray paint is there a traditional way? I, sprayed a small amount into the cap (in a ventilated space, of course)

then using a small paint sponge, I dipped the edge into the paint.

Then I lightly dabbed the sponge onto the leaf detail of the mirror edge. I went slowly at first not sure of how much would be appropriate.

Well, hello there camera lense staring at me ;)

After I knew the look I liked, then I continued around the entire mirror, and this is the result

The edge detail around the mirror can be seen more now with the newly added faux silver leaf touch, and the mirror is updated enough to look like new. Within 5 minutes this mirror got a complete makeover and it was really easy! Hanging the mirror wasnt difficult either with a method Ive been using for years AND Im going to spill the beans tomorrow dont miss it.

Have you ever used spray paint in a different or unconventional way? Have you ever updated a piece of furniture with silver leaf? Its surely something Id love to try!