When it comes to redecorating your home, many people say that the details make the difference between good and great. So, once you've chosen your designer paints, custom fabrics and drapes, and high-end furniture and art, take a moment to look around you.
There's a good chance that you've missed some important things in your home. Switches, outlets, and dimmers are often overlooked when remodelling a home because they do such simple things. With more focus on home lighting, more architects, builders, and design consultants are adding designer-styled switches, outlets, and dimmers to the equation when redecorating.
These low-cost products are the perfect finishing touch for a newly decorated room. They make life easier and save money on energy costs while adding to the home's decor.
Rocker-style switches, for example, can give any room in your house a modern, unique look. Some versions give off a soft glow that makes it easier to find them in dark places. There are a lot of different colours and textures of designer outlets that go with most wall coverings.
With rising energy costs on everyone's mind, it may seem silly to replace your light switches with dimmers, but a dimmer will probably pay for itself in the energy it saves. A dimmer lets you change the lighting to create the mood and atmosphere you want. It can also help you save up to 30% on your lighting costs. Now, a lot of models come with a switch that remembers the last brightness level you chose. Installing a dimmer is as easy as putting in a light switch. They look great in bedrooms, dining rooms, living rooms, dens, home theatres, and other places.
A standard light switch can be easily replaced with an occupancy sensor that turns lights on when you walk into a room and off when you leave. These devices look more like designer items than bulky "scanning devices." When you come into the kitchen carrying packages, these sensors let you enjoy the magic of hands-free lighting.
Wiring devices and wall plates that look like they came from a designer are available in a wide range of styles and colours to make your home look nicer.
