We wanted a stylish house, but the details made the difference

We wanted a stylish house, but the details made the difference

You start with a lot of plans. Pinterest boards. Mood boards. Paint samples on the wall. Everything focused on that one goal: a stylish, personal home that's perfect from floor to ceiling. And then suddenly you're there. In that finished space. Beautiful colors, gorgeous furniture, perfect lighting. But still... somehow it doesn't feel finished.

We knew that moment all too well. Everything seemed to click. Until you pressed a white plastic switch. A small detail, but it felt like we'd stepped back in time.

Design doesn't stop at the wall

A wall of carefully chosen color tones. A brass faucet. Recessed spotlights. And then: a switch that takes you back to a standard new-build home.

For us, that was the breaking point. We didn't want any more compromises. No more functional switchgear that added nothing to the overall design. So we started looking. Not for a standard solution, but for a finish that matched the atmosphere we wanted to maintain.

We found those at Thorn , via Thornwood .

Why we chose glass touch switches

The glass exudes tranquility. No click, no mechanism, just a single, smooth line in the wall. The touch feels light and natural. No plastic edges, no yellowed buttons. Simply glass, with a subtly illuminated icon that lights up when you approach.

What makes the difference?

• The space looks calmer . No white spots on a dark wall.

• The light feels smoother . Switching it on, off, or dimming is effortless.

• Guests notice . Always followed by the question: "Where did you get that?"

• The operation feels like a conscious interaction , not an automatism.

A choice for luxury without frills

We don't believe everything in a home needs to be expensive. But some choices are worth making. Thorn switches and dimmers combine what we considered important: sleek design, easy operation, and a finish that complements a thoughtfully designed interior.

And perhaps the best part? It feels like you're consciously choosing quality every single day.

Would you also like to finish your home with smart details that enhance your interior?

Discover Thorn's designer switches at thornwood.nl – available in black, white, and champagne-colored glass finishes.