To best answer this question, we have to first look at some very similar situations.  Why does a designer suit or dress cost more than a generic brand?  The main reason is the brand alone “demands” those kinds of prices, but there are some other things.  Designer brands generally use higher quality materials, fit you better, and even pay their employees more money.

For some, these qualities (along with the status) are very important when shopping for a suit or dress, but does it really matter when it comes to bathroom mirror lights?  I have to say that it really doesn’t.  I deal with bathroom light fixtures for a living and I probably wouldn’t be able to tell if you lied to me and said that yours were Kimball & Young.  There is almost always a cheaper version when it comes to bathroom lights, and no one but you will know!

Craftsmanship is obviously important when it comes to mirror lights for the bathroom, but so is your budget.  The key is to find something that you can afford and be happy with.  Bathroom light fixtures don’t take much abuse (aside from natural disasters) in their lives so you can probably get away with a less expensive and lower quality brand, as long as you’re happy with its lighting and design.

I’ve been doing this for a long time and have always been encouraging clients to choose what fits their budget instead of their status (in nicer words than that!).  Your bathroom, and it’s lights, should look great but not at the cost of having to hold back in other areas of your life.

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