Custom Framed Mirrors in Cape Town
A well-placed mirror can completely change the feel of a room. It can introduce more light, create a greater sense of space and become a strong decorative feature in its own right.
At Craft Picture Framers in Claremont, Cape Town, we manufacture custom framed mirrors for homes, bathrooms, bedrooms, entrance halls, offices, hospitality spaces and commercial interiors.
Mirrors can be made to suit a particular wall, piece of furniture or architectural space, with a wide choice of frame styles, finishes, shapes and sizes.
Mirrors Made to Fit Your Space
Rather than being restricted to standard retail sizes, we can manufacture a mirror specifically for the area where it will be installed.
Depending on the design, we can assist with:
- Custom mirror sizes
- Plain or bevelled mirror glass
- Timber, aluminium and decorative frames
- Round, rectangular, arch and pill-shaped mirrors
- Floating mirror designs
- Bathroom mirrors
- Backlit mirrors
- Venetian-style mirrors
- Large feature mirrors
The thickness and construction of the mirror are selected according to its overall dimensions and the type of installation required.
For larger or more complicated projects, we can also arrange on-site measuring and installation.
Framed & Large Feature Mirrors
A custom framed mirror gives you considerable freedom to coordinate the mirror with the surrounding interior, whether you need a smaller decorative piece or a large statement mirror.
Our extensive framing range includes contemporary, traditional, decorative and minimalist mouldings, allowing the frame to complement furniture, flooring, cabinetry, artwork and other finishes already used within the room.
Large mirrors work particularly well above a couch, sideboard, fireplace or dining area. Apart from their decorative value, they can reflect windows, artwork and lighting back into the room, helping the space feel brighter, larger and more open.
Because we manufacture mirrors to size, the proportions can be designed specifically around the wall or furniture rather than trying to make a standard-sized mirror fit the space.
Round, Arch & Pill-Shaped Mirrors
Shaped mirrors have become a popular alternative to conventional rectangular mirrors, particularly in bathrooms, bedrooms and entrance halls.
We supply round aluminium-framed mirrors in approximately:
- 600 mm diameter
- 900 mm diameter
- 1200 mm diameter
These are available with slim aluminium frames in black, gold or white.
We can also supply arch-shaped and pill-shaped mirrors with aluminium frames in black, gold or white finishes.
Floating Mirrors
Floating mirrors are ideal for contemporary interiors.
The mirror sits slightly recessed within the surrounding frame, creating a narrow shadow gap between the glass and the frame. This gives the mirror a lighter, more dimensional appearance.
Popular finishes include:
- Oak
- Kiaat and other natural timbers
- Slim black profiles
- Contemporary painted finishes
The result is clean and understated while still giving the mirror a distinctive framed appearance.
Backlit Mirrors
Backlit and rear-illuminated mirrors can be manufactured to suit the dimensions of the installation.
Lighting positioned behind the mirror creates a soft glow around the perimeter, making these particularly effective in bathrooms, dressing areas, bedrooms and modern commercial interiors.
The size and construction can be adapted to suit the surrounding cabinetry or wall space.
Venetian Mirrors
Venetian-style mirrors use sections of decorative mirror glass to form the surrounding border rather than a conventional timber or aluminium frame.
They work particularly well in more decorative or traditional interiors and can be custom made according to the required dimensions and overall design.
Mirror Plinths
We also manufacture mirror plinths and reflective display pedestals.
These can be used to display sculptures, floral arrangements, decorative objects and artworks, or as standalone features for homes, galleries, shops and events.
Sizes can be customised according to the item being displayed and the surrounding space.
Choosing the Right Position for a Mirror
Where a mirror is positioned is often just as important as the mirror itself.
A large mirror can make a relatively small room feel considerably more spacious, while positioning a mirror opposite or adjacent to a window can help distribute natural light further into the room.
It is also worth considering what the mirror will reflect. A mirror positioned opposite artwork, a garden view, lighting feature or attractive section of the room can add another visual dimension to the space.
In narrow passages, entrance halls and stairways, strategically positioned mirrors can help create a greater sense of width without taking up valuable floor space.
Custom Mirror Framing in Cape Town
Whether you need a simple bathroom mirror, a large framed statement mirror or something completely custom, we can help determine the most suitable size, shape, glass and frame for the space.
Visit Craft Picture Framers in Claremont, Cape Town to view our framing options, or contact us to discuss custom measuring, manufacturing and installation.