Thanks to new lighting technology the old white plastic light switches cluttering up your wall and infringing on your interior design is a thing of the past. Companies like Vitrum, an Italian switch designer have developed a stunning array of various contemporary glass finished dimmer switches and button switches. You can choose between a variety of off the shelf glass colours, or if you do not mind waiting an extra 21 days for delivery, you can get a specific colour made to match your wall colour or even wall paper pattern design, you simply forward a sample on to the company in Italy upon order.Vitrum switches can operate as standalone switch replacement, or they can also be integrated with a smart lighting system. For the uninitiated, a smart lighting system is essentially a control system over your lighting that allows you to set various lighting scenes or moods, making the most of your lighting design and complimenting your interior.



Smart lighting systems are also useful in terms of security, by operating timers and light sensors you can give your home the lived in look while you are not there, ushering away any unwanted visitors. One of my favourite features of smart lighting is the wake up feature, where you can set your alarm in the morning to slowly raise the lights up over a set period of time, giving a much more relaxing wake up than the usual annoyance of the dreaded alarm clock. Contact www.futurehomes.ie for further information and prices.