I ran across Dave Coote's work yesterday while visiting Glass of Bubbly. The site describes him as having a "quirky retro style with an emphasis on reclaimed materials." It's not hard to see why I like this his work. Anway, I noticed a motif of unframed mirrors in many of his spaces and I really adore the look.
The interesting shapes work well unframed and clusters of mirrors are one of my favorite ways to add interest to a room.
This set up is unexpected but really works.
So simple and so pretty.
If it were up to me, every hallway would have mirrors. It makes tight spaces seem a lot less claustrophobic.
These mirrors instantly add shabby chic charm to an all white room.
{all photos via Dave Coote}The simplicity of the unframed mirror makes it a great piece for groupings. I love a good frame, but there's something about this almost unfinished look that is romantic and charming.
What do you think about these unframed mirrors?
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Love Love LOVE this look!
ReplyDeleteI think they work because they have pretty shapes.
ReplyDeleteMirrors are great.
uh LOVE 'EM! totally agree with you about mirrors in hallways. looks superb!
ReplyDeleteI love that bottom set especially :)
ReplyDeleteOh, love the collection in the bathroom--lovely!
ReplyDeleteLove this look - would love to do this look somewhere in my apartment
ReplyDeleteTotally fabulous. I love beveled mirrors, and mixing and matching shapes and sizes; mirrors really make a small room look much larger, and brighten up any space;) Makes me want to start scouting out funky mirrors now . . .
ReplyDeleteI love that hallway! The unframed mirrors are really a nice touch.
ReplyDeletebeautiful! I especially like the mirrors on the super-crisp white walls.
ReplyDeleteLove them! I've been on the hunt for one for my house but I love the collection look. Great post!
ReplyDeleteReally like the look, but they're hard to find! My favorite are the pretty oval shaped ones.
ReplyDeletei love mirrors full stop, i think the fact that they are bevelled and have such interesting shapes means they don't need a frame at all , we used to collect those old art deco mirrors .lovely pictures there
ReplyDeleteIt's the collection of mirrors that is so smart.
ReplyDeleteIt is very good feng-shui to have a mirror for all the different height levels of all the family members of the house.
So fun.
I love all mirrors. Framed or unframed they seem to lighten up a room and make it feel more spacious!
ReplyDeleteI am really loving this look.
ReplyDeleteLove all the mirrors. Especially that hallway. Oh, and that first bathroom. Love it!
ReplyDeleteLove them, they are simply beautfiul! Love the third picture..
ReplyDeletethese are beautiful rooms...love the look!
ReplyDeletei love them actually.
ReplyDeleteI love them and have several. When we first moved into our house, I wasn't sure of my art style so I turned to mirrors to adorn the walls. We've scaled back some, but I do love the vintage feel of the unframed versions.
ReplyDeleteI don't have any unframed mirrors but this post is making me rethink that :]
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love unframed mirrors and hope to do a cluster of them soon. Great post.
ReplyDeleteI love the different shapes and the beveled edges. They're beautiful! And classy.
ReplyDeleteI adore this look, but have a question: these are all vintage mirrors, right? They don't make "new" mirrors like this, do they?
ReplyDeleteGreat post! I agree that the shapes make the look.
ReplyDeleteI love these types of mirrors. So pretty and I love how they are displayed. I especially like them as a headboard.
ReplyDeleteLove them, specialli when grouped together.
ReplyDeleteUnframed mirrors are stunning...it looks great in these photos, what a fun way to decorate!
ReplyDeleteMirrors can make any room seem so much more spacious...such a pretty illusion!
ReplyDeletethis is such a beautiful look, especially the first one!
ReplyDeletei never really thought to leave the mirrors unframed. brilliant!
Yes!! I've always been a huge fan of mirrors in rooms - the more the merrier! They are pretty and add light and sparkle - these are gorggeous!!
ReplyDeletelove it.
ReplyDeletethis is gawwwwwww-geous!
ReplyDeleteI have a thing for mirrors and I love really ornate frames but I also love this bare look too. I think it works especially well in groups and that last bedroom is heavenly. This is such a great roundup!
ReplyDeleteOoh I love this!
ReplyDeleteI love all the great shapes!! My favorite would have to be the very first picture and the last one!
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ReplyDeleteI like how you're writing and may follow your blog during a while.
But I'm writing here because I try to figure out how you stumbled on my blog. It seems like miles away from yours.
So I'm just being terribly curious, sorry for that :)
Stephanie, the minimaker
I love these so....the antique mirror is so gorgeous and the unframed look makes it even more gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteI love this look! I think I'll have to keep an eye out for some mirrors now. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteI really love that bathroom set-up! So inventive and fun!
ReplyDeleteLove love love the second to last collection! So charming.
ReplyDeleteI think my favorite is the last image - the ones over the bed. But I don't think you can go wrong with unframed mirrors anywhere...
ReplyDeleteOh that's so funny, I just did a post on big framed mirrors! But I'm totally liking in the unframed look too! Really, mirrors are so beautiful anyway they come (most of the time, anyway!) Thanks for the inspiration!!
ReplyDeleteI love all of these images!
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