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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Steve Jenkins

10 types of light and dimmer switches – how to pick the one that's best for your room, project and home

Living room with dark blue walls, gray corner sofa, cozy rustic decor.

It might seem easy taking control of the lighting in your home. You flip a switch and the light goes on or off. But there are so many different types and styles of light switch and dimmer that it's not always simple choosing what you need.

Whatever lighting ideas you have for your home, picking the right kind of switch or dimmer will get the best out of your lighting, our home maintenance and lighting pros say.

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