sunburst mirror

If your are looking for sunburst mirror design ideas and products you have come to the right place.

This design was influenced by King Louis XIV of France who was referred to as the Sun God as in France everything was property of the King including the Sun. King Louis residence is the magnificent Palace of Versailles where many sunburst styles furniture adorn its many rooms. Sunburst mirrors are certainly not subtle in design as they are a striking piece of furniture. The original designs that where heavily influenced by the 17th century used the rays of the sun and these were coated with a gold finish.

A sunburst wall mirrorwill add add dimension and style to any room that you decide to hang it on. There are many different styles and finishes that your can choose from whether it is gold or silver finish or wooden frame. They can be hung in any room in the house to create a stunning feature that will be a talking point between family and friends.

Today the round sunburst mirror is coming back into vogue and you can see many examples in the many interior design magazines that are published. Many online furniture shops are now selling them with many different sunburst designs and materials for the frames available to suit everyone's tastes.  The mirrors were the frames are made from metal or quite expensive whereas frames made from wood are cheaper. These still look great however, they just won't burn a hole in your pocket.

Many people are now designing and creating their own sunburst convex mirror projects. If you feel you are not creative enough then here is a good tip. A large gold sunburst mirror can be quite expensive however, if you buy a smaller version in the same or similar design you can replicate to larger scale at a fraction of the price. The only thing you need is a packet of bamboo skewers which will cost less than a dollar and a tube of general adhesive. Turn over the mirror and stick the skewers at different lengths right around the circumference of the mirror. If the frame has a gold finishing then spray the bamboo skewers with gold paint. Try a few other colors such as a  black or metallic silver finish. These will look absolutely stunning against a contrasting colored wall and they will far more expensive than what you paid for them.

With a sunburst contemporary mirrors you can also combine it with a  sunburst clock and these look perfect hung on the kitchen wall. Those that features an antiqued gold finish will brighten up any room. They also work well with matching decor accessories such as table lamps and candlesticks.