Mirrors have become one of the most widely used decorative/practical pieces of furniture in the world. For centuries we have used mirrors for reflective purposes and to admire our physical appearance. Pictures of women holding mirrors are evident on ancient pieces of pottery and throughout the history of art. Many people have had antique mirrors in their ballrooms and their homes for years that have also been passed down from generation to generation.

Antique mirrors, also known as distressed mirrors, are, however, very expensive to buy if you want to purchase a real one. If you don’t have that kind of money to waste on a mirror, you can always get one made for you that can be ordered over the internet. Websites such as www.saligodesign.com make distressed mirrors that can fit any application that you wish to use a mirror for such kitchen bench tops or for your restaurant. They offer a range of colours and four different styles including vintage, marbled, speckled and mottled which they can send out to you in sample sizes so that you can make an informed decision based on your needs.

Buying a mirror that is made for you is still rather expensive so, instead, you can choose to make a distressed mirror yourself. Even though this option can be time consuming, especially if you need to practice before you get the desired effect, it does cost a lot less money and it can be a lot of fun if you love to be creative.

Whether you choose to buy antique mirrors from someone else or you want to go in the creative direction and make your own, you can achieve the same result as an antique but can save you a lot of money. Paying for a fake is definitely worth the effort if you feel that the original would make a lovely edition to your room.