As our Hacienda Hideaway primary bathroom renovation moves along slowly, I wanted to check in with a quick update. The DIY microcement walls were the last stage completed (how was that already five weeks ago?!) and our floor tile is scheduled for install next week!
Now that the design plan is finalized and almost everything ordered, I thought you might be curious to see all of the best budget vanity lights I found in my search.
You might recall the fixture I ultimately chose from my bathroom design plans post—the alabaster Ellington wall sconce by HVL group:
This light was at the top end of the price range I was looking in, but I found a ton of worthy contenders under $200, and gathered my favorites up in this post!
The style of our “Mediterranean-minimalist” bathroom called for a subtle and elegant wall sconce, so I focused on those for my search. I also narrowed my criteria to brass/gold metal and glass or white shades. This simple and sleek combination can work for almost any style of bathroom.
I was particularly drawn to the polished look of tube light sconces, and put together a separate collection with my top choices.
First, let’s start with my favorite single-light vanity sconces under $200:
- Glass Cone and Brass Sconce // $101
- Mitzi Cora Aged Brass Sconce // $154
- Mitzi Ariana Aged Brass Sconce // $190
- Mitzi Skye Wall Sconce // $174
- Brushed Gold Oval Wall Sconce // $64
- ED Brianna Candle Wall Light // $86
- Possini Elena Warm Brass Wall Sconce // $130
- Savoy House Cameron Warm Brass Sconce // $80
- Permo Antique Brass Wall Sconce // $65
- BOKT Mid Century Globe Sconce // $92/2
- BOKT Glass Globe Wall Sconce // $67
- BOKT Amber Glass Globe Sconce // $59
- Satin Brass Glass Vanity Light // $47
- BOKT Fluted Glass Vanity Light // $65
- Safavieh Jackson Brass Wall Sconce // $44
- KCO Matte Glass Globe Sconce // $56
Do you have a favorite from this list? I’m drawn to the shape (and price point!) of #5, but I was really considering #4 as an option for this bathroom. There are so many unique and stunning fixtures to choose from these days, and I’ve had to practice restraint to stay true to the minimalist design.
Tube lights work well with most design styles, and they’re a great choice to play a ‘supporting role’ to more prominent design features (ie, our handmade floor tile). Here are several that caught my eye (all under $200!)
- Modern Gold Cylinder Sconce // $115/2
- Fluted Glass Two Light Sconce // $100
- George Kovacs Honey Gold Saber Sconce // $105
- Aged Brass Murdale Single Sconce // $199
- Kneeland Dimmable Armed Sconce // $92
- Dimmable Brushed Brass Bath Bar // $168
- Livex Aero Two Light Glass Sconce // $130
- Livex Monaco Two Light Wall Sconce // $98
- Brushed Brass Cylinder Tube Light // $138
- Mitzi Dona Aged Brass Wall Sconce // $174
- Juliet LED Vanity Light // $199
- Troy Lighting Roxbury Iron Sconce // $196
Honestly, any of the options from this list could have worked with this design. Not only are tube lights ideal for tight spaces, but many of them can be mounted horizontally for above-the-mirror lighting.
Here’s a rough mockup I shared in the bathroom design plans post, for reference:
And here’s how the vanity wall looks currently—waiting on our custom door/panel fabrication before we can make progress (one more month to go!)
If you’re looking for more affordable lighting, make sure to check out my Big Budget Lighting Roundup post, and bookmark my Amazon Lighting under $200 (I’m constantly updating the list).
You can also find every past product roundup in my Favorite Finds archives. Let me know what you’d like me to source next!
Kathleen says
Love #6 on lighting choices. Thanks for passing on your research
Jenna Sue says
Of course, so glad it was helpful!
Cindy Roth says
Hello! I have done a lot of bathroom lighting over the years, and had my trials and errors. In a Bathroom a high enough LUMENS number is critical, especially with the lower voltage, tiny halogen, or dim but pretty decorative bulbs, and all sorts of options that are not what I grew up with! I have picked out lights both online and in stores and then found them to be too dim for the room AFTER they were hardwired in! Too late! So comparing them and getting an idea is very important for you end happiness.
Sheri says
Gorgeous lights! Have you found a mirror like the one in your inspiration photo yet? I am looking for something similar. Thank you!
CB says
It’s going to be beautiful! Would you mind updating the link to the 2 light fluted sconce? It currently takes you to the first light. Thank you!
Jenna Sue says
So sorry about that! I’ll update it now. Here’s the correct link: https://amzn.to/3JPQw51
CB says
Thank you for updating– this list has been great inspiration for our bathroom project!
Jenna Sue says
Awesome, so glad it’s helpful!
Calley says
This round up is so helpful! I’ve been looking for the right sconces for our bathroom renovation for months now. Thanks so much! The Hacienda Hideaway bathroom is going to look so good!
Jenna Sue says
So glad you like the options I found, Calley! Hope one of them will work for your bathroom renovation 🙂
jamie says
I’m so excited about this project…the entire house really. When do you anticipate it will be airbnb ready?
Jenna Sue says
Thanks Jamie, me too! At this point, we’re just aiming to have it done by the end of this year.
Carly says
Sconces I love #4 too but it’s more $ and not sure it’s worth it when you have other equally nice choices. I am sorry to say I REALLY HATE #5 it looks dated and cheap with little design. Look at #14 again, it is long and it goes well with your selections and has a bit of black/bronze mixed with gold with a lot of design for the $. Love the tubes as well, in the tubes #5 is good for price and look. Beautiful choices for the look!