The Finishing Touch: Why Custom Mirrors Are One of Our Favorite Design Details
Some of the most impactful design decisions are rarely the largest.
After the cabinetry has been installed, the wallpaper hung, and the lighting begins to glow, there comes a moment when a room asks for something more. Not another decorative object, but a detail that feels as though it has always belonged.
Often, that detail is a custom mirror.
At M. Ferrari & Company, our appreciation for custom mirrors comes from an unexpected place.
Long before founding our interior design studio, our work centered on fine art, curatorial practice, archival framing, and museum-quality display. Years spent preserving artwork and designing custom framing taught us that presentation is every bit as important as the object itself. Scale, proportion, materials, craftsmanship, and the relationship between architecture and art became second nature.
Today, that same philosophy guides the way we design custom mirrors.
Rather than selecting a standard size off the shelf, we design mirrors as architectural elements—created specifically for the room they will inhabit.
Sometimes that means creating a mirror that perfectly fills an unusual niche or awkward wall. Other times it means designing a statement mirror that balances a double vanity, conceals hidden jewelry storage, or becomes the focal point of a powder room.
Whether a space is large or intimate, every mirror is designed to feel intentional.
Every Home Has Its Own Story
Throughout our projects, custom mirrors have allowed us to solve design challenges while adding character and refinement.
In a residence in Fox Chapel, custom mirrors became the finishing touch throughout multiple bathrooms. Powder rooms received mirrors proportioned specifically for their architecture, while the primary bathroom featured a custom vanity mirror designed to elevate the room with thoughtful detail.
For another project in Squirrel Hill, the homeowners wanted a more contemporary aesthetic while respecting the craftsmanship of their historic Craftsman home. An oversized custom mirror provided exactly the right balance—bringing scale, simplicity, and modern elegance without competing with the home's original architecture.
Commercial spaces benefit just as much.
When renovating the bathrooms at the Pittsburgh Golf Club, we knew these rooms would serve countless occasions—from weddings and celebrations to board meetings and private events. Every detail needed to feel timeless, welcoming, and impeccably finished. Custom mirrors allowed us to create a cohesive design that feels transitional, classic, and quietly refined while standing up beautifully to years of daily use.
Designed Specifically for Your Space
One of the greatest advantages of a custom mirror is freedom.
There are no standard dimensions to work around.
No settling for a frame that is almost right.
No awkward gaps above a vanity.
Instead, every detail is considered.
We can design mirrors for:
Powder rooms
Primary bathrooms
Makeup vanities
Hidden jewelry mirrors
Floor-to-ceiling feature mirrors
Oversized statement mirrors
Historic homes
Modern interiors
Commercial spaces
Difficult architectural conditions
Custom niches and alcoves
The result is a mirror that looks less like an accessory and more like part of the architecture itself.
Design Is in the Details
One of our favorite moments in any project is watching the finishing touches come together.
The artwork is installed.
The lighting is adjusted.
Accessories find their place.
Then the mirror is hung.
It quietly completes the room.
It's often one of the last pieces installed—but one of the first things people notice.
Because thoughtful design isn't only about selecting beautiful materials.
It's about considering every detail until the space feels complete.
Explore our new Custom Mirrors collection and discover how a thoughtfully designed mirror can become one of the most beautiful architectural details in your home or commercial project.
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