Your face is a mess.
Okay, enough with gratitude and back to attitude. And pet peeves: I really can't stand beveled mirrors. I've thought about them from every angle, every facet if you will (har har), and that raised panel section can kill an otherwise decent reflective surface. Or coffee table top. Of course there are a million bevels on priceless Venetian mirrors but I'm referring to the Z Gallerie-HomeDecorators range where my inner monologue goes, "that frame has some potential ... I like the shape and could paint it or sand off the tacky finish but what to do about THAT FRIGGIN' BEVEL?!" It seems like another "classy"-making feature the chain stores employ willy nilly until the original idea loses all sense of -- say it with me now -- refinement. Must all the edges span an inch or more? (Exception: this rather delicate Arno mirror for $149, which I still wish was a foot wider and taller).
I'm sure cutting the glass at an angle costs money ... money which could, nay, should go toward perfecting an "antique" or "smoky" finish. Feels moody, not bougey. Zees is a very good start.
Anyone want to play the bevel's advocate? (Back and picking up steam here.)
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Loathe 'em. When I was at my framer's I was complaining about them, and Framer Dude explained that the purpose of the bevels was to keep the edges of the mirror from reflecting the inside edges of the frame. So there's a function to them.
ReplyDeleteBut still loathe.
actually, it never occurred to me to be upset about them...
ReplyDeleteYou look into one of these things and it breaks your reflection into poorly joined pieces. Hate.
ReplyDeleteNever realized that's why I hate a lot of modern-make mirrors, but that's exactly it: the useless bevel which adds nothing to the enjoyment of the mirror. It makes mirrors look mass-produced, rather than pretty and full of character.
ReplyDeleteI agree...and I'm glad you're back. Bevels are completely unnecessary and unattractive. It reminds me of most reality shows and whatnot.
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work, Nick.
They do not bother me in the least - bevel may care attitude, if I do say so myself.
ReplyDeleteMeh, not as offended, although you are 100% right about using the money towards an antique finish instead. Forget A White Christmas, I'm now dreaming of antiqued miror...
ReplyDeleteSo glad you're back who cares about mirrors at all? Thumbs down on the bevel, regardless.
ReplyDeleteYou look into one of these things and it breaks your reflection into poorly joined pieces.
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i haven't seen beveled done right...so now i will stand on your side nick.
ReplyDeleteyes, it's awful...you're totally right on this one
ReplyDeleteI'm not a fan of beveled mirrors either.
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