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Home Electrics – Hide or Display?
Whether you want them on show or to blend right in, the latest electrical fittings deserve a good dose of consideration
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If electrical accessories aren’t at the top of your interior design considerations, you might want to think again. The latest looks in switches and sockets have been designed to enhance your spaces with stylish finishes and make life easier with practical functionalities.
Now you have the choice of being able to conceal your electrical fittings with stylish designs that blend in seamlessly with the rest of the room scheme or, conversely, opt for bold designs that will stand out as a feature and make an impact in their own right.
Read on and find out how these latest designs are paving the way for a new era in electrical accessories.
Now you have the choice of being able to conceal your electrical fittings with stylish designs that blend in seamlessly with the rest of the room scheme or, conversely, opt for bold designs that will stand out as a feature and make an impact in their own right.
Read on and find out how these latest designs are paving the way for a new era in electrical accessories.
Consumer Unit
Hide… A consumer unit might not be the most interesting of elements to be thinking about when designing your home, however, deciding where to locate it and if it’s going to be on show is a big decision that must be made early on in your renovation project. Plus, your consumer unit can now blend into its surroundings thanks to smooth, crisp designs, so the function stays hidden.
Choose a consumer unit with a flexible design that can work around your living space. For example, the Easy 9 range can be flush-mounted to save space, and features a reversible enclosure door allowing it to be opened from top or bottom; making access and installation easier.
Hide… A consumer unit might not be the most interesting of elements to be thinking about when designing your home, however, deciding where to locate it and if it’s going to be on show is a big decision that must be made early on in your renovation project. Plus, your consumer unit can now blend into its surroundings thanks to smooth, crisp designs, so the function stays hidden.
Choose a consumer unit with a flexible design that can work around your living space. For example, the Easy 9 range can be flush-mounted to save space, and features a reversible enclosure door allowing it to be opened from top or bottom; making access and installation easier.
…Or Display From calendars to personalised photos, noteboards to a bold Union Jack motif, you can now customise the front of the consumer unit to make it a stand-out feature in your home. So, whether you’re hiding or displaying, you no longer have to banish your consumer unit to that awkward spot under the stairs if you don’t want to, and instead, you can position it in a practical and functional place that’s easy to use.
Switches
Hide… If you’ve searched high and low for your dream wallpaper or paint colour, and are worried the light switch on the same wall might dampen the impact, don’t fret! You can now fit an understated switch or socket plate which is transparent and therefore won’t distract from the backdrop.
Hide… If you’ve searched high and low for your dream wallpaper or paint colour, and are worried the light switch on the same wall might dampen the impact, don’t fret! You can now fit an understated switch or socket plate which is transparent and therefore won’t distract from the backdrop.
…Or Display However, there are some ultra-chic switch and socket designs that can make striking impact and add to your home’s style story. For example, the super slim profile of a minimal switch will bring a stylish, sophisticated edge to your scheme. Likewise, a higher profile elegant switch will make a statement by complementing other wall hung objects.
Style tip: Opt for a switch in a finish that harmonises with the texture or wall colour. For example, if you have slate wall tiles, a dark black nickel plate will blend with the richness of the surface.
Style tip: Opt for a switch in a finish that harmonises with the texture or wall colour. For example, if you have slate wall tiles, a dark black nickel plate will blend with the richness of the surface.
Sockets
Hide… With more devices in our homes than ever before, the need for more electrical charging points is growing, so how do you provide enough plug and USB sockets without cluttering your rooms? The trick is to think about how you use your home and where you’re most likely to charge devices. If the hot spot is in the kitchen or a bedside table, consider fitting a USB charging socket behind a drawer with holes in it to feed the cables through, then you can store the devices neatly hidden away while they fill up on juice.
Hide… With more devices in our homes than ever before, the need for more electrical charging points is growing, so how do you provide enough plug and USB sockets without cluttering your rooms? The trick is to think about how you use your home and where you’re most likely to charge devices. If the hot spot is in the kitchen or a bedside table, consider fitting a USB charging socket behind a drawer with holes in it to feed the cables through, then you can store the devices neatly hidden away while they fill up on juice.
…Or Display Of course, you could always embrace the increased tech around your home and fit your sockets in the ultra-convenient spots above worktops or a desk space, so you can see your devices. Designed with smooth, curved lines, your sockets will blend seamlessly with your chic room scheme, so you won’t have to worry about disguising them with more visually attractive objects.
More: To find out more about Schneider Electric’s residential solutions including the Easy 9 range of consumer units and the sleek Lisse Screwless Deco collection, visit their website.
Tell us: What style of switches do you have in your home? Share with your fellow Houzzers in the Comments.
More: To find out more about Schneider Electric’s residential solutions including the Easy 9 range of consumer units and the sleek Lisse Screwless Deco collection, visit their website.
Tell us: What style of switches do you have in your home? Share with your fellow Houzzers in the Comments.
- This story was written by the Houzz Sponsored Content team.
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