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January 17, 2021

Modern Mirror for over the Mantel

Hello friends! I’m finally starting to work on new projects over here and see some results! Feels good to be working on new things again. I can’t wait for this year! I’m kicking off the year with a small update, I finally found the perfect modern mirror for over the mantel.

After I completed the stone fireplace makeover last year, I knew we would eventually move the TV to the wall and put something different above the mantel. And I cannot tell you how excited I have been for this! I have always sorta despised having a tv over our mantel because it’s so hard to decorate around. But no more!

Modern Black Arched Mirror

I went on a search for different modern artwork and decor up there. Because of the opening on the stone for the TV, I was limited with picking a very specific size of artwork above it. I also started to think about how I would eventually want more artwork around the TV so I didn’t want to put too much artwork in here.

SO. I ultimately decided on a large modern arched mirror and I LOVE it. I bought three different ones, but this Arch Mirror from Crate and Barrel won me over. It was the perfect solution.

I feel like the fireplace makeover is now truly complete! Gah I can’t wait to decorate it for Christmas next year! Only 11 more months.

The other mirror I considered for this space, are this half circle one, and this frame half circle one!

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Hi! I’m Taryn! The voice behind Taryn Whiteaker Designs. I launched this brand over 11 years ago when I became a stay-at-home mom. What started as a small craft and mom blog eventually grew into a full time design and DIY site. My goal has always been to inspire others (especially women!) with design ideas, DIY tutorials, entertaining ideas and give you the tools you need to complete them yourself!

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  1. Carol H. says

    January 17, 2021 at 3:49 pm

    Unusual and perfect!

    Reply
  2. lell says

    January 19, 2021 at 6:09 am

    where did you find the candlesticks?

    Reply
    • Taryn Whiteaker says

      January 21, 2021 at 11:00 am

      Hobby Lobby!

      Reply
  3. Mae says

    May 31, 2022 at 4:37 pm

    I was thinking of doing this exact type mantel. What is the black made out of? The difference is that my fireplace is off-center and still trying to decide how to decorate w/ either tile, rock, brick, etc or just leave it as painted dryawall. Love the way yours looks.

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    • Taryn Whiteaker says

      June 2, 2022 at 5:36 pm

      Thank you! The black is a rubber material that’s supposed to look like brackets. It made it easy to hide the seams. You can find it here: https://amzn.to/3GLxxIr

      Reply

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