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When we talked to designers and havers of great taste for our story on 31 Low-Lift Home Improvements for Under $100, Barbara Schmidt, creative director of Studio Bstyle, was a big proponent of the dimmer switch. It provides “instant sophistication,” she says. “Lighting is the great special effect that changes everything in a room.” And it’s easy to install yourself. Even a first-timer can expect to install a dimmer switch in fewer than 30 minutes — with no trips to the emergency room. Here’s our guide to the tools you’ll need, what you need to know, dimmer options, and how to install your new switch. Led Light Controller
