Etsy Connectors Turn IKEA Mirror Tiles into a Dining Room Statement
The author wanted a dramatic mirror for a dark dining nook but found large mirrors costly and heavy. She solved the problem by using 3D-printed connectors from Etsy to link IKEA BLODLÖNN mirror tiles into one large piece. The frameless 12-by-12-inch tiles slot into the connectors, which add star-shaped decorative details.
The writer’s Brooklyn dining area was the apartment’s darkest, least-used corner and had become a catchall for mail and deliveries. A large mirror seemed ideal for the blank wall, but weight and cost made it impractical; a smaller round mirror looked wrong and later fell and broke.
She then found Etsy connectors made for IKEA’s frameless BLODLÖNN mirror tiles, sold four per pack. The 3D-printed pieces hold 12-by-12-inch tiles at their corners and create star-like accents. She selected a black four-pointed cross design, a square layout for up to sixteen mirrors, and a fifteen-tile arrangement in three rows of five.
This hack may appeal to renters and small-space dwellers who want dramatic decor without heavy installation or high cost. It could also boost demand for niche 3D-printed accessories and Etsy sellers offering IKEA-compatible parts. By making custom-looking mirrors more accessible, it may encourage more DIY wall treatments, though results depend on careful measuring, strong tape, and wall suitability.