Mirrors - tell me its not worth it

[hbomdiggity]

One of the last items for our bath is the mirror. We like/need a pivot mirror and I've narrowed it down to these two. While I prefer the one with the chrome frame (more expensive one), I just have a hard time pulling the trigger...

My original pick - $295 delivered:



Option #2 - $98:

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Honestly, I'm going to enable you.
The Chrome finish on that top one adds a lot of class and appeal which means you'd probaby need less accessories/decorating/whatever in the bathroom as a result.
That second one is fine, it's just kind of blah. It's not bad and in someone's house I'd never notice it, but I wouldn't say, "Fun mirror!" either like I would with the first.

I've also learned if I have the funds at all, go my initial gut instinct. I've been unhappy later too many times that I've learned that lesson long ago.
It's also a mirror..it'll be up for ever and a day and you'll constantly be looking at it..so get what you love.

[barney96]

maybe its just me, but with the 2nd one being unframed, Id worry it would break or crack easier.

[magdala]

And another vote for the expensive one.

[whitemerlot]

I think it's worth getting the nicer one in this case!

[hbomdiggity]

Gah! you all are not helping - maybe I should have posted on MM.

[jennifertx]

Option #1 is really pretty. I agree that it may be worth spending a little more since this is something you won't likely replace for a long time.

[puglady]

I do not know if this an option for you but I have seen mirror one (or one just like it) at a pottery barn outlet. It was way less than that, I want to say like $125ish. Live near one or know someone who does that might be able to scope it out and ship to you?

[julygal]

Pottery Barn is having free shipping today. I don't know if it would apply to this mirror but maybe that could help the cost a bit.

[FoxInFiji]

I would get the PB one. The frame on a pivot mirror really makes the space. Trust me. I got the rectangular Kensington mirror from PB as soon as it went on clearance. I really like the look of it but I will say it does come loose every once and a while so I have to re-tighten the sides. I usually just do this when I clean the mirror so it's NBD.  I feel like the RH one I saw in person probably wouldn't do that but at a fraction of the price it's a small price to pay.  And picture for added convincing...

[hbomdiggity]

May 27, 2013 7:51:51 GMT -5 julygal said:

Pottery Barn is having free shipping today. I don't know if it would apply to this mirror but maybe that could help the cost a bit.

Sweet! I swear I've been checking periodically for some promo for the past 3-4 months and nothing - but free shipping works!

Thanks all. PB mirror is ordered.

Will show pictures once its complete!

[boiler717]

May 27, 2013 12:13:32 GMT -5 hbomdiggity said:

May 27, 2013 7:51:51 GMT -5 julygal said:

Pottery Barn is having free shipping today. I don't know if it would apply to this mirror but maybe that could help the cost a bit.

Sweet! I swear I've been checking periodically for some promo for the past 3-4 months and nothing - but free shipping works!

Thanks all. PB mirror is ordered.

Will show pictures once its complete!

I also have the PB Kensington mirror. The board convinced me the more expensive mirror was the way to go and they look great!

[munkii]

hbomdiggity, did you get the mirror? If not, do you want a 15% off code? Let me know, and I'll pm it.

[hbomdiggity]

Jun 6, 2013 7:53:17 GMT -5 munkii said:

hbomdiggity, did you get the mirror? If not, do you want a 15% off code? Let me know, and I'll pm it.

I did and its waiting to be installed this weekend. Thanks for thinking of me though! (and yes when I saw some posts about this coupon I thought seriously? but I did get free shipping which is 10% so I did get something!)