What is the difference between a standard dimmer and a touch dimmer?
We initially thought a dimmer switch was just a dimmer switch. You turn a knob, the light dims, and that's it. But when our old knob started malfunctioning, we started looking for a replacement. And that was the beginning of a new way of living.
Because a dimmer is not an afterthought.
It determines your atmosphere. Your rhythm. Your experience of light.
And so we discovered the difference between standard and smart. Between ordinary and special. Between turning and touching.
Our old dimmer: annoying but familiar
It started with small things. The knob started creaking. Sometimes the light wouldn't dim all the way. At low settings, the lamp would start flickering. When we left the room and came back in, the light would be bright again, as if the dimmer had forgotten what we wanted.
Still, we put it off. Because replacing dimmers felt complicated. Until we saw Thorn dimmers at a showroom. Glass panels. No knob. Just a strip of light. And when we touched it, the light naturally adjusted to the right brightness.
That was the moment when standard was no longer enough .
What makes a touch dimmer different from a regular dimmer?
| Characteristic | Standard dimmer | Touch dimmer from Thorn |
|---|---|---|
| Operation | Rotary knob | Touch on glass panel |
| Design | Plastic housing | Luxurious glass in multiple colours |
| Atmosphere preservation | Loses position on off/on | Remembers last set level |
| Ease of use | Sometimes stuttering | Responds immediately and quietly |
| Maintenance | Edges collect dirt | Smooth surface, easy to clean |
A touch dimmer changes the way you use light.
It's intuitive. Quiet. Elegant. And above all, reliable.
What we chose – and why
We ultimately chose the Thorn touch dimmer from Thornwood . Not just because it looked better, but because it was also truly functionally better. No more flickering. No more frustration. Even the kids find it intuitive to use.
And honestly: it gives your home a finish normally only seen in hotels or designer homes. But right here in your own home.
Are you unsure whether to choose normal or touch?
Then don't choose what you know, but what your home deserves.
Check out Thorn's touch dimmers at thornwood.nl and feel the difference with every touch.
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