Decorative dimmers, switches and sockets, made in Britain since 1972
VARILIGHT is the brand of Doyle & Tratt Products Ltd, a family business near Horsham that has designed and made dimmer switches in West Sussex for more than fifty years. Today we make LED dimmers, switches and sockets in over 40 decorative finishes, all backed by a lifetime guarantee.
Find your finish
Every plate shown is a real VARILIGHT faceplate. Choose a range, then select a finish for the full product listing, with a data sheet for every item.
Classic
A contemporary take on the raised profile faceplate. The bevel-edge design is a timeless style that pairs beautifully with any interior.
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Screwless
Clip-on faceplates with hidden fixings for a smooth, modern look. Screwless has our widest choice of finishes, including Primed Paintable plates you can paint to match your walls, solid Cu29 copper, clear Freestyle plates and Part M high contrast.
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Urban
A premium collection inspired by the latest trends in interior design. Each finish is presented on a contemporary bevel-edge plate.
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Ultraflat
A slim profile faceplate with an understated modern look. This minimalist range will enhance any interior design scheme.
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Essential
Our go-to range for value. A sleek, low profile faceplate with clean lines and visible fixing screws.
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Urban Screwless
Urban finishes on a low profile faceplate, with hidden fixings for an understated look.
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Lily
Add a splash of colour. The soft rounded edge of the metal faceplate, paired with a pastel or primary colour, gives a modern take on a retro style.
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Vogue
Inspired by the glamour of art deco. Polished brass switches, toggles and dimmer knobs are paired with high quality metal faceplates for a feeling of luxury.
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Kilnwood
Hand finished timber faceplates with a distinctive style. The timber is sourced from eco-friendly, well managed forests, so quality goes hand in hand with sustainability.
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Dimming is where we started
Our first dimmer was a drill speed controller, adapted at Carole Doyle's suggestion in 1972. We were one of the first manufacturers to redesign the dimmer switch for LED lighting, and today we make a dimmer for almost every lighting load and switching arrangement.
V-Pro LED dimmers
Our flagship trailing-edge LED dimmer and our best-selling range, designed for modern LED lighting and built for flicker-free dimming. Fit it in a new plate, or upgrade an existing VARILIGHT dimmer with the module alone.
- Optimised for dimmable LEDs, with no buzzing and no flickering
- Choice of dimming modes and an adjustable brightness range
- Soft start for a smoother fade and longer lamp life
- Settings are saved, even after a power cut
- 120W or 300W LED versions with no minimum load
- 1 to 4 gang plates across our decorative ranges
Explore V-Pro
V-Pro Multiway
Rotary dimming from two or three switch positions using Companion Controllers, with no additional wiring.
V-Pro Smart Wi-Fi
Dim from your phone, Alexa or Google Home, at home or away. No hub and no extra wiring.
V-Pro Micro in-line
A 160W LED dimmer that sits behind retractive or momentary switches, for discreet dimming from several positions.
V-Com LED dimmers
Our best value programmable dimmers for leading-edge LED loads, from 0W to 100W up to 40W to 600W.
Matrix dimmer kits
Faceplate kits in any finish, ready for the dimmer modules you need.
Grid dimmers
Dimmer modules for PowerGrid and other leading grid systems.
V-Dim dimmers
Rotary dimmers for incandescent and halogen lighting.
Switch modules
Dummy dimmers
Push on/off switch modules that match the dimmers on the same plate.
V-Pro Multi-Point
Dim from every switch position, by touch or infrared remote.
F-Series 1-10V
Rotary control for ballasts and LED drivers with a 1-10V input.
Build your own plate
When a standard plate won't do, combine switches, dimmers, sockets and data connections on one faceplate, or design the look yourself.
PowerGrid
Combine switches, dimmers, fuse holders, flex outlets and indicators on a single grid faceplate, in a choice of finishes.
DataGrid
Network, telephone, TV, audio-visual and USB connections in one flexible faceplate system.
Matrix dimmers
Choose a faceplate kit in any finish, then add the dimmer modules you need to build a bespoke dimmer.
Freestyle
Clear polycarbonate faceplates. Place your own wallpaper, fabric or design behind the plate.
See VARILIGHT in action
Product films, finishes and how-to guides from our team. Videos only load from YouTube when you press play.
V-Pro Micro: the silent LED in-line dimmer that fits anywhere
V-Pro dimmer: flicker-free, silent LED control
Decorative switches and dimmers: finishes, styles and V-Pro technology
Playlists
Made in West Sussex since 1972
VARILIGHT began when Dr Tony Doyle turned a drill speed controller into a light dimmer, and the Doyle and Tratt families assembled the first units by hand to keep up with demand. More than fifty years on we are still a family business, and our dimmers, switches and sockets are still designed and made at our own factory near Horsham.
Over the decades we have led the development of dimming technology, from early rotary dimmers to today's V-Pro and V-Com ranges, smart Wi-Fi dimmers and micro in-line modules. Alongside them we make decorative wiring accessories for the UK retail and trade markets, and supply customers across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Lifetime guarantee
Introduced in 2025 and covering every VARILIGHT product, because we are confident in how they are made.
Two Queen's Awards for Enterprise
The UK's highest accolade for business success, most recently for continuous innovation in 2015.
Made in Britain member
Licensed to use the official Made in Britain mark, which identifies goods manufactured in Britain.
Family run for over fifty years
Founded by the Doyle and Tratt families in 1972 and still family owned today.
Help when you need it
Technical information for every product, whether you are choosing, fitting or troubleshooting.