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Light Dimmers

Light dimmers are a must for every modern home. They are energy-saving, mood-setting, depth-enhancing tools that bring out the best aesthetic and functional qualities of your fixtures and the light they produce. Dimmers come in either wired or plug-in versions.

Energy-Saver Extraordinaire
Dimmers are more than a clever way to make your interior design pop. A dimmer provides the means to save energy and extend the life of your halogen, dimmer-compatible CFL or incandescent bulb. This means money is saved in the long run, not only in your electricity bill, but in costly bulb replacement fees.

Mood Setters
In the mood for a romantic dinner? Dim those bulbs! Setting the mood for a fun family game night? Turn those lights back up! Dimmable bulbs and fixtures make your lighting scheme versatile and ensure you're never stuck with the same boring look. Fixtures that aren't dimmable leave you stuck in a realm of extremes, forcing you to miss out on the exciting lighting possibilities that reside between "On" and "Off." Dimmers afford you the power to choose the exact amount of light needed for your night of puzzling or relaxing, so eyes are never strained by a lack of light or disturbed by unnecessary brightness.

Types of Dimmers
Dimmers today come in several different styles and designer colors. Here's a rundown of what's on the market:

  • Rotary Dimmer- These are dimmers with a full-range capability. You turn the light on and off and rotate the control until you achieve your desired level of brightness.
  • Slide Dimmer- This sort of control is also a full-range dimmer that you slide to achieve a satisfactory level of brightness.
  • Touch Dimmer- Touch dimmers will change the brightness of light with the touch of a button. Some come with readouts to demonstrate the current level of light intensity.
  • Integrated Dimming System- The most high-tech of dimmer systems, Integrated Dimming Systems can recall specific settings and light levels in a room, and are manipulated via a wall control or remote control. They can be used to create a multi-layered lighting scheme that can fluctuate throughout the day to adjust to daylight and nighttime situations. Attaining your favorite pre-programmed lighting design is a snap with this sort of dimmer.

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