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Mirror, mirror on the wall gets own style

Mirrors reflect a lot more than just your looks. Especially in the bathroom. They reflect style. They reflect character. They reflect your personality.

Now, there's a way for mirrors to reflect their own style and character.

MirrorMate takes that bare, plate-glass mirror so many of us have in our homes to a whole new level. And it does it without breaking the budget.

"A MirrorMate frame is an easy do-it-yourself project for any homeowner looking to add character to a bland bathroom or update the look of an older room," said Lisa Huntting, president of MirrorMate LLC.

The patented frames are specially designed to adhere directly to the mirror currently on the wall. They are custom cut to fit any mirror size and seamlessly fit, even if the mirror sits atop the backsplash or runs to the wall or ceiling.

The frame also masks the mirror's edge, even when viewed from the side, so no one can tell it's not an expensive, free-hanging mirror.

And it's pretty easy.

All you need to order your frame are the mirror's measurements (width and depth) and the distance from the mirror's edge to the backsplash, ceiling or wall. There are more than 35 styles and finishes, from woods to metals, to select from on the company's Web site.

It takes between 10-14 days for the custom-cut frame to be delivered. Then, installation can be done in about 20 minutes, with a bit of extra time for the glue to dry.

Just join the frame corners with the supplied wood glue and push in the corner wedges -- they're the same ones professional framers use. Placement guides ensure that you can align the frame on the mirror. Press the pretaped frame directly on the glass and you are finished.

It's that simple, and you have a new look a fraction of the cost of traditional framing or buying a new mirror.

Prices range from $109 to $198, depending on the molding and the mirror size.

"The sheer size of a bathroom mirror makes it a focal point in a room, so it needs to be beautiful," Huntting said. "With MirrorMate it can be done at a cost that is affordable. For those looking to sell their home, it can also give that wow factor home buyers are looking for."

For more information, call 866-304-6283 or visit www.mirrormate.com.