The Cheap & Easy Way To Give Mirrored Closet Doors A Chic Upgrade

Unless your desired aesthetic is '70s chic, floor-to-ceiling mirrored closet doors might be an unwelcome guest in your bedroom, not to mention bad feng shui. They can feel dated and be hard to cover up, leaving you with few options short of completely removing them. If a complete renovation isn't in your budget, you may feel like there isn't much you can do to update your space. Fear not, for this cheap and easy trick using frosted window film can provide the perfect accent piece to your room without breaking the bank.

Your first instinct might be to cover up your mirrored closet doors, whether you're using blinds or adhesive wallpaper. But when you have such a statement piece, why not work with the mirror rather than cover it up entirely? Frosted window film is the perfect solution to your problem! It is easy to apply and gives you the freedom to choose a design that works with your space, whether that's something geometric or a complete cover-up. It maintains the feel, and integrity, of your mirrored closet doors while giving you a unique, budget-friendly DIY.

The process of applying frosted window film is fairly straightforward, and budget-friendly. To begin, you are going to want to clean the surface well. Cut the film to the size of your design, whether that's shapes or entire panels. If you're creating a unique pattern with the film, you can use painters tape to ensure you are achieving the desired effect before you start applying. Once you're all set, you're ready to move on to the application process.

Create a solution of water and a few drops of dish soap. This will ensure that the frosted film sticks well to your mirrors. You can give your mirrored closet doors a good spray of the solution before you apply the sheets of film. Use a squeegee to get rid of any bubbles or pockets of solution that might be trapped behind the film to give it that smooth finish. Give the surface one last spritz of solution before wiping it dry. Make sure you get as much liquid out from behind the film as possible. It should take a few days to fully adhere, but when it is done, your project is complete. Even better, frosted window film is easy to remove so if you ever have to sell or move out of your rental space, you can take your design with you. And just like that you've taken your outdated mirrored closet doors and given them a modern spin.