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decoenthusiaste Live with it for a while, it may grow on you. If not, point out to hubby every time you find another reason to get rid of it. If you paint the room a dark color the mirror won't reflect as much and may not bother you so.

Designing Richmond Hello! Here is a simple option that might make you both happy... The mirror needs a frame... pure and simple. As it is now... looks like a work out room! Here are a couple of options to be explored if you really must have the mirror!

1) from a custom woodworking shop have a frame made(should not be expensive - you paint) and have a glass shop come and take off the wall then trim and fit for you. To take this another step further...
2) Have a large frame with "grills" made ... they can be mullions... or any other shape you desire... see attached image... I showed a few options of grill styles.
3) Taking another step further... If you added wainscot to the dining room and the hallway... this would allow a seamless integration with the upper mirror portion... making it look intentional. (more costly option requiring a great deal of effort to accomodate a $300.00 mirror!)

One thing I suspect in looking at the photo... Due to the size of the mirror... that mirror mastic was used or liquid nails to attach to the wall... if this is the case... there is no salvaging the mirror.... so the frame with or without grills will have to be fit to the mirror already in place. ...

Or simply chip off the wall and start fresh! (easiest and most cost effective)
Be prepared for drywall repair and new paint!

Good luck!

Linda Berg

http://www.designingrichmondhome.com
http://www.designingrichmond.com

Stanton Designs-online design services I would remove it. For me personally...I hate to see myself while sitting at the table eating! It gives your room a very outdated look. If you don't like it...then remove it...simple as that!

quedeedee Unless you plan on taking up ballet after dinner, remove it! It was probably put up to visually expand the space, but it is so out of scale that it is distracting. Pull it down, repair the wall and put up some artwork or a mirror that you just love. If hubby insists on keeping it, make him sit facing it when you eat meals.

Keerthi Naidu Does your husband have a specific reason for keeping it? I agree with Stanton Designs that it seems outdated and if you don't like, I don't see a reason to keep it!

carlinha to all you guys that gave me nice ideas or comments, thanks a lot!...i read all of them to hubbY!!!

anitajoyce Agree with quedeedee! The room looks like a dance hall. Tell hubby you are gonna give dance lessons and maybe he'll remove it quickly!