I had never previously purchased a product from the KRAUS line due to the price bracket being slightly higher than I usually give myself permission to go. However, when I bought my new home and decided to splurge on the guest bathroom and purchased both this item and a similar modern KRAUS toilet paper holder, I couldn't have been more happy that I decided to put a bit of extra money into these 2 items because, although usually somewhat insignificant to the overall design of a bathroom, I have actually received multiple compliments from guests regarding the look and quality of both (with the toilet paper holder in particular becoming a conversation starter on more than one occasion). I would tell anyone who may be pondering if there is really enough of a difference to justify spending a bit more on KRAUS bathroom fixtures as opposed to another brand that, as a rather frugal person myself, I absolutely recommend taking the chance and highly doubt that you will regret it.