starburst mirror

You have come to the right place if your looking for starburst mirror ideas to enhance the look of your home then, you have come to the right place.

The starburst mirror is a unique and stylish piece of furnishing. The design is based on the rays of the sun or an exploding star. In the middle is the center piece which is a small, round convex mirror. The rays that spike outwards in all directions are excellent at reflecting the light. The starburst design is not new and has been around for many years and was very popular in the 1950's era. They are making a comeback as many people are buying or making them to add a retro style to their own living space. They are also suppose to have positive feng shui qualities. Put one in your bedroom to ward of nightmares.

Iconic and Versatile Design

Starburst mirrors come in huge range of materials colors and styles that will suit any taste. The gold starburst mirror is probably the most popular and well know design however, they are also available in a silver, antique bronze, metal and beveled glass finish. The starburst convex mirror is a very versatile  piece of furniture. You can hang it anywhere in the home whether it be the kitchen, bathroom or hallway. Depending on your design theme you have a choice of either a modern, retro or a traditional antique starburst mirror to enhance the look of any room.

One popular and  stunning contemporary starburst mirror design incorporates a central convex mirror. Each of the ray spokes that extent from the mirror also include miniature convex mirrors. Each of these miniature convex mirrors are positioned at different lengths along the each spoke. This design would be stunning when hung on a dining room wall with additional lighting.

Creating Your Own Starburst Design

You can buy starburst wall mirrors in any high street store or online retailer. However, many people enjoy creating their own designs. There are many how to tutorials online that provide detailed guides and instructional videos on how to create your own sunburst mirror. Building your own will obviously take more time however, it has many benefits. Building your own mirror enables you to tailor the design and add features that can compliment your custom design more closely than buying one from retailer. You can also experiment with different metal and wood finishes, incorporate a different shaped frame. The creative ideas you can create are limitless.

These contemporary mirrors are quite easy to make once you get the hang of them. You can pick up the materials cheaply from Walmart or any hardware shop or second hand store. You can also use old round mirrors that you have stored a way and are not in use. The rays of the sun can be cheaply made using barbecue skewers or wooden dowels which you attach to the back of the round mirror or even a clock. The skewers can be attached using a hot glue gun. You can buy a set of small craft mirrors and glue different sized mirrors and place them along each skewer. When the glue has dried you can paint with gold, silver or any color of choice to make a stunning center piece for your room or even an excellent gift.