7. Gothic Archway Sea-Salt Mirror
Introduction and What This Idea Means
Mirrors bounce natural light around dark rooms. A large wall mirror shaped like a gothic cathedral archway, framed with subtly distressed wood or rusted iron, brings architectural drama to a beachfront entryway or bedroom.
How to Make It
Mount a tall, arched gothic window-pane mirror onto a prominent wall in your beach house. Choose a frame finished in distressed charcoal or antiqued silver leaf to simulate the effect of sea salt corrosion over time.
Tips
Position the mirror opposite a window so it reflects the changing colors of the ocean and sky throughout the day.
Variations and Essentials
- Variations: Select a mirror with antiqued foxing spots on the glass surface for an authentic antique shipwreck relic look.
- Essentials: Gothic arch wall mirror, heavy-duty wall anchors, antiqued metal finish.
