Style A Luxurious Home On A Budget With A DIY Mirror With Incense Holder Frame

Whoever said that luxurious décor was reserved for the wealthy has obviously never witnessed the power of DIY. Yep, you don't need to spend a fortune to glam up your space. Today's project is proof of that. All you need to do is dress up a plain mirror with some contact paper and spray-painted incense holders. It's incredibly easy to recreate yet stylish enough to make heads turn, not to mention make your home feel more luxurious. A win-win!

The first thing you'll need is a frameless mirror. If you don't already have one, consider adhesive mirror tiles for a cheap alternative. You can scoop up the 10-pack DARENYI Acrylic Mirror Tiles for a little under $9 and piece them together to create a larger wall feature. Next, head to your local hardware store or lumber yard and pick up a wooden board that's as big as your chosen mirror. This will serve as the backing, so something around 0.2 inches thick — or slightly thicker — will do the trick.

Finish off the list with a handful of Dollar Tree's Flower-Shaped Ceramic Incense Trays ($1.25 each), a sawtooth hanger, hot glue, Gorilla Heavy-Duty Construction Adhesive (or any strong glue you have on hand), gold contact paper, and gold spray paint. The $6.47 Rust-Oleum Bright Coat Metallic Spray Paint is always a top pick in this case. Also, keep a saw, a hammer, and small nails handy.

Once you've gathered your supplies, get started on the base. If it isn't already, cut the piece of wood to size. Install your hanging hardware at the top center of the board. Flip it over and begin assembling everything else. Liberally spread heavy-duty glue all over the surface, followed by dots of hot glue along the edges. Note: You'll still want to do this even when using a peel-and-stick mirror to prevent it from lifting off the board down the line. When done, gently lay the mirror in place.

Now, onto the fun part: Creating your inexpensive DIY mirror frame! Spray paint each incense holder, and while they dry, give the mirror a good wipe so it's squeaky clean. Line each border with thin strips of shiny contact paper to fake the frame. Then, glue a few incense holders along one corner at the top of the mirror. Cluster the rest on the opposite bottom edge. You can also just decorate one corner for a less crowded look if your mirror is on the smaller side.

Speaking of customization, feel free to choose other luxe colors that make a home look high-end (like rose gold, silver, or bronze) if you're not feeling the gold. Maybe even bedazzle the edges of the mirror with diamond bling wrap, such as the Abitoncc Self-Adhesive Crystal Rhinestone Ribbon ($7.99), to dial up the drama. The choice is yours.