While the $3 IKEA hack is impressive on its own, a few extra steps can make your mirror even more polished and long-lasting. TikTok commenters suggest sealing the finished piece with UV resin to ...

By now you know that mirrors are more than utilitarian pieces—they make a room appear larger and double as artwork, especially when you implement a DIY mirror frame.

Chrysanthemum mirror made with plastic spoons: This DIY mirror idea takes the cake. Kristi from Addicted 2 Decor made an unbelievable flower-esque frame for her mirror out of plastic spoons.

Because large mirrors with decorative frames can be pricey, and because my kitchen remodel had tapped my savings account like a giant tapeworm, I wanted a deal. I searched Craigslist. Boom!

Putting it together The hardest part of building a smart mirror comes down to physically building the frame and hardware.