Vanity light - which one?
I have a 30" vanity. I really like this Hudson Valley light but won't be spending that much on a light for this room as I don't think it makes sense. So...
I found these as hopeful replacements.
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At first I liked 1 better and and now I think I like 2 better. Forgetting about the Hudson Valley light completely... in general, which one do you think will have a better 'long term' look?
Feel free to suggest another light.
Or should I be only going with a 2 light for a 30" wide vanity? I figured the more light the better. No room for sconces unfortunately.
Room plan recap:
Will go with antique gold for vanity light. Will repeat the gold on the hardware and curtain rod + rings. Faucet will be chrome (will choose after selecting light) because the shower has chrome and I'm not replacing. I also don't mind mixing metals. I'll be using a small tan/beige & white buffalo check for window sill cafe curtains. My shower curtain is a solid textured tan/beige color. White beadboard will go on lower walls with SW Aria Ivory on uppers. Dog/bird/landscape/ art in wooden frames or even possibly Spode Woodland plates on walls.
Vanity color, vanity mirror, and window blind are yet to be determined.
Thanks!
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7 years agolast modified: 7 years agoI like the first picture and the last picture. I dislike this one
because it's the one they put in the lower range flip houses in my area except the finish is different. I have something similar in the guest bath from po. It's not bad but I don't love.
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7 years agoI can strongly vouch for Minka Lavery. The color doesn't change over time like some inexpensive ones, and they are much heavier than the cheap fixtures. This is one on the ceiling of my pantry. I haven't bought any fixtures in the last few years that weren't Hudson Valley or Minka Lavery.
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