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INTERIOR DESIGN IDEAS  | DIMMERS ARE BACK

THERE´S MORE TO LIGHTING THAN ´ON AND OFF´

 

When it comes to home improvements, a quick-fix solution for taking a tired and dated home to cool, calm and contemporary needn´t cost the earth, and in true credit crunch style, Wales at Home has come up with the perfect solution for creating instant appeal in your home.

 

While it may be something of a cliché now, the ‘Improve Don’t Move’ trend seems to have forgotten one of the simplest ways that people can breathe new life and character into their homes – namely, the control of light through dimmers - and here at Wales at Home we say, ´make the dimmer switch fashionable again´, and don´t forget one of the best tricks in the book when it comes to home staging.

 

As huge fans of designer lighting, we already know that a feature ceiling light or modern floor lamp can instantly change the look and feel of a room, but by simply installing a dimmer switch you create a stylish ambience in seconds – all at the flick of a switch. A quality dimmer such as those made by Lutron - whose founder invented the electronic dimmer switch in 1961 – can dramatically transform a living space, whether it´s changing a kitchen from workplace to intimate dinner location, or a living room from family gathering area into a sanctuary for the adults; complementary lighting can be created for any mood or activity - whether that’s general ambient lighting, lighting for specific activities such as reading or accent lighting to emphasise particular features within a room.

 

As well as improving a living environment, controlling the lighting in your rooms can also help sell a home. In a competitive buyers market, your house needs to stand out from the rest, so clever use of light can make all the difference. Dimmers can be used to highlight particular features you are keen to draw attention to, whilst a welcoming space can be created to impress prospective buyers.

 

Often referred to as lighting’s ‘best kept secret’, Lutron´s products have mostly been found in the homes of lighting designers, interior designers and architects, plus any celebrities they work for and are key interior fixtures in some of the most stylish and sophisticated private residences throughout the world – as well as in major arts and cultural buildings such as the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao and St. Paul’s Cathedral.

 

Lutron´s dimmer switch designs provide the ultimate contemporary accessory to complete the design of any interiors room, allowing greater control via slide, tap and Infra-Red (IR) functions, rather than the more traditional low-tech and often clunky rotary switch system.

 

Lutron dimmers have a range of styish ´snap on´ face plates to ensure they look as good as they function.

 

The range includes the slide-function Lyneo (£22.50-£151.00 RRP), the digital tap and IR-function Rania (£60.00-£204.00 RRP) and ‘Solina’, a dimmer for floor or table lamps (£32.00-£40.00 RRP).

 

WALES AT HOME STYLE NOTES: Green Design / Saving Money
Using a dimmer also saves energy and money. When installed, dimmers allow you to use just the right amount of light, therefore reducing energy consumption significantly. By dimming lights by 10%, it is possible to save around 10% of energy. Dimmers also extend the life of halogen and incandescent bulbs – longer lasting bulbs mean fewer go into landfills. By using a quality engineered one from Lutron, you’re further enhancing your Green credentials; it’ll be more efficient and will last significantly longer.

 

Now with a retail presence, Lutron products can be bought at Harrods and a variety of specialist lighting showrooms. Stockist information can be found via www.lutron.com/europe or 020 7702 0657.