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I'm not sure what to make of this post... it's almost as if you are saying, "it sucks to be poor!" It's one thing if you presented two looks that were comparable in appearance, but had high/low price points, but this is just pointing out how much nicer it is when you have gazillions of dollars to burn on furniture.

I actually like the look of the low end better than the high end. But I've been way into white lately.

I prefer the inexpensive pairing as well.

Yeah, I also think the low end one is a lot nicer than the high end one. And I typically love Jonathan Adler -- but that mirror, ugh!

Hejira--
How do you get that from this post at all?

I had the same reaction as Hierja. Maybe because white products on a white blog background are hard (and therefore unpleasant) to see, but the first one is "off." The mirror and the credenza don't look to be properly proportioned to each other at all. (And that's not really a credenza, is it? It has the bulk and dimensions of a dresser). The whole look is nasty. (Though I do like the mirror).

As for the second--not only is it more pleasant to physically look at, it's got a neat interplay happening between the grain of the wood and the shape of the mirror. The double frame around the mirror also echos the grain. The proportions are interesting.

So, yeah, it sort of sucks to be poor.

There was absolutely no judgment in how these two pairings were presented. Any baggage you have about them you brought in with you.

I actually really like the proportions of the white piece, and I thoroughly prefer the cheaper mirror.

If nothing else, it's a great exercise in what causes furniture prices to be what they are... origin and pedigree, diy versus fully assembled, wood (beautifully bookmatched walnuts, at that) versus foil/laminate.