What is like a sunburst mirror but isn't a sunburst mirror?

[Devora]

My sitting room feels a bit like a waiting room - direct entrance from street, two sofas facing each other, lots of straight lines, no real focal point. The biggest wall currently has two pictures on it, but I think we need something round there - big, round, focal pointy.

I love the idea of a big sunburst mirror but do we reckon they're just getting a bit too ubiquitous? If so, any advice on what else could work? I generally have a bit of a horror of mass-produced wall art but I guess if it was lovely enough I could change my mind.

Oh, and cheap is a definite bonus!

[LooksLikeImStuckHere]

Watching with interest as I am also thinking about one of these!!

[LooksLikeImStuckHere]

That doesn't really help though, does it?! Sorry!

[Devora]

Not really, Looks, but we can chat among ourselves while we wait for an expert.

Can you believe how EXPENSIVE sunburst mirrors are? Jeepers.

I also looked at retro starburst clocks but they're also expensive - going for ridiculous sums on ebay, like tatty white furniture was a couple of years back.

[Devora]

Ooh, this is nice, and in the sale:

www.grahamandgreen.co.uk/porcupine-mirror

[Devora]

I quite like this, too:

www.grahamandgreen.co.uk/metropolitan-wire-link-mirror

[Devora]

Ooh, yes:

www.grahamandgreen.co.uk/gold-twig-mirror

[Devora]

But when this guy gets in on the act, you start to worry:

www.very.co.uk/laurence-llewelyn-bowen-cocteau-mirror/1218969238.prd

[LooksLikeImStuckHere]

Still sooo expensive though!! I'm hoping for about £25

I want one with as much reflective properties as possible because ours needs to go at the back of a long room with no windows at the end!

[LooksLikeImStuckHere]

Like this

Only maybe with white around the edges. And far cheaper, obviously!

[Staywithme]

I really like the twig one but the porcupine one is awful. It just looks 'vicious' iykwim.

[Devora]

Yes, £25 would suit my pockets as well.

I'm looking for reflective because the room is quite dark. Though it would mean my extremely vain 5-y-o dd (favourite phrase: "Everyday I am getting beautifuller and beautifuller") would spend her life standing on the sofa staring in.

[LooksLikeImStuckHere]

Or maybe this to be different

[Devora]

It's got to be big, too - I like the idea of 90cm dia.

[LooksLikeImStuckHere]

Yes, DS (3) likes to dance in front of the mirror. I shall have to ensure any furniture positioning won't encourage him any further

[Devora]

I see what you mean about the porcupine, Staywithme - and given the price reduction the general public must be voting with you.

I could see it getting knocked down and impaling the cat.

[LooksLikeImStuckHere]

Oh def has to be big!

Welcome to the hunt Teacup!

[Devora]

I like your Helios, Looks, but not its price tag. It would be the most expensive thing in my house. I'd sell the kids for less.

[Devora]

This might be nice for your wall, Looks.

I think I want something more goldy. My room is pale grey, charcoal sofas, mustard and olive accents. Old gold would work well and be more warming.

[Devora]

Hmm, bit cheap-looking?

www.elegantdecors.co.uk/gold-color-sunburst-38-inch-wall-iron-mirror-frame.html?utm_source=GoogleBase&utm_medium=GoogleShop&utm_campaign=Google-Products&gclid=COb8xc6xmcMCFeHHtAod5yQAFw

[LooksLikeImStuckHere]

No, I don't like any of the price tags. I've seen some on Pinterest made from lolly sticks. That's more my financial level!

[LooksLikeImStuckHere]

To many legs for me but doesn't look cheap...

[Devora]

Look at the price of this beauty!

furnish.co.uk/items/109630-huge-gold-leaf-sunburst-mirror?utm_source=googleshopping&utm_medium=cse&utm_content=Huge+Gold+Leaf+Sunburst+Mirror&gclid=CIj14vOxmcMCFWITwwodqisAjw

[Devora]

Industrial style!

www.worldstores.co.uk/p/Gallery_Direct_Industrial_Starburst_101cm_Mirror.htm

[Devora]

Maybe lolly sticks is the way to go. Spray-painted gold. Or painted in Annie Sloan chalk paint then distressed for a shabby chic feel?