The Design Detail Nate Berkus & Jeremiah Brent Have For A Touch Of Luxury

How many times a day do you switch your lights on and off without ever thinking about it? Over in the home of Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent, even the often overlooked light switch is worthy of consideration. In a TikTok video, HGTV's Brent gives fans a closer look at the small detail that makes a big difference: Forbes & Lomax switches. The European-inspired switches, which replicate the look of a push-button light switch, are beautiful, but as you might expect from Berkus, Brent, and their impeccable taste, the switches are also expensive.

These switches are so exclusive that you have to request a catalog and pricing on the Forbes & Lomax site. Over at Rejuvenation, one of the rotary dimmers Brent loves will cost you at least $299. Most people won't have a budget that supports nearly $300 per switch, but there are other, less expensive luxury options.

Small changes can make your home feel more luxurious and thoughtfully curated, which is a good reason to turn your light switches into more than an afterthought. European-inspired switches are a subtle way to add vintage style to any room, but the Forbes & Lomax versions are simply out of reach for most people. Brent tells us, though, that savvy shoppers can find alternatives on Etsy and across the web — and we found some great options at a wide range of price points.

A similar dimmer made by deVOL starts at $190. Buster + Punch's options begin at $150. These are affordable only in comparison to the Forbes & Lomax competition. Still, the luxury look of the sleek, minimalist switches with vintage appeal doesn't have to be out of reach. You just need to get creative — and be a little flexible — to find an option that brings the same vibe at a much lower price tag.

If you're open to a toggle-style switch, you can buy French vintage switches from the 1940s on Etsy for $45.45. These are a great option for the purists among us who love truly old things. For those who are happy with a visual upgrade and aren't concerned about vintage status, $100 on Etsy can buy a rotary dimmer switch that more closely mimics the look of the switches in the Berkus-Brent home. Still, these options aren't exactly cheap, especially if you have multiple switches to replace.

For an even more budget-conscious solution, try pairing Classic Accents' antique brass wall plate for $11.95 with its three-way antique reproduction push-button light switch for $18.99. While still more expensive than less stylish options, they will add a hint of charm. If you want to continue amping up the charm in your home on a budget, learn about the best places to buy vintage furniture to complement your light switches.