New Switch Styles Your Clients Will Love

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As a designer or craftsperson who takes pride in the finish of their interior work, there’s surely nothing more frustrating than essential fixtures and fittings, such as plastic light switches, affecting the drama of a bold statement wall or a striking wallpaper. Wouldn’t it be great if these electrical fittings added a positive element to the final look, rather than creating a negative one?

Step forward innovative stylish switches that are shaking up the electrical accessories industry and turning them into cool interior must-haves. Read on and discover the style of switch that best suits the spaces you’re designing.

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…Contemporary Chic

Shopping for electrical accessories will no longer be a chore once you’ve identified the right style of switch and socket that suits the room scheme you’re designing. Take this industrial high-end space that features graphic black windows as a focal point. It has been complemented by a screwless flat pate switch featuring a charcoal steel frame that teams perfectly with the sleek window panes, while its sublime simplicity ensures it melts away into the backdrop.

Thanks to the array of styles and finishes available, you can feel confident in the knowledge that there’s a switch design to suit every type of scheme.

Bonus feature: Encourage simplicity with a switch that features a simple push-button operation for an extra streamlined finish.

Find your switch style with this handy tool.

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…Playful & Vibrant

Designing flexible kitchen living spaces for busy family homes can be challenging, particularly when there’s a vast number of daily activities and needs to take into account. These spaces are often already packed full of colour and vibrancy, so wouldn’t it be great if you had versatile electrical switches that could mirror this playful vibe?

Opting for a light switch that has interchangeable cover plates enables the homeowner to change up the look to suit the occasion. For example, a fun family celebration might call for a bright colourful cover plate, while a more calm and serene design will help set the tone for a sophisticated dinner party.

Stylist’s tip: Want to make the switch more subtle? Use it as part of a gallery wall display of prints and photographs, and help it fade into the background.

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…Calming & Relaxed

Creating a home that has a connection to nature, whether it’s through a scenic outlook, an earthy colour scheme or plenty of organic textures, instantly conjures a sense of serenity and calm throughout the interior. However, a tranquil aesthetic can easily be disturbed by the introduction of unsightly switches and sockets cluttering the laidback look.

To avoid this frustrating scenario, simply opt for a modern, ultra-slim switch that’s the perfect addition to a relaxed sanctuary.

Stylist’s tip: A natural palette doesn’t always equal neutral and unadventurous tones. Consider adding soft blush or minty green into the mix for a touch of interest, while textures such as marble and velvet will ensure the natural scheme feels decadent and deluxe.

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…Industrial Sleek

Introduce unexpected textures into your interior spaces and you’ll instantly add a touch of wow. Take this rough industrial and minimal space as an example, which has been brought to life with raw and earthy concrete tiles creating a bold statement.

Further impact is then created with the addition of a sleek, tactile switch, that adds a surprise yet ideal contrast against the cool concrete.

Stylist’s tip: Opting for an extremely low profile switch that sits flush with the wall’s surface will create the ultimate refined and stylish look.

Go discreet: If you’re looking for a more subtle addition to your design scheme, choose a switch with a transparent finish and let your paint colour or wallpaper show through. See-through design works particularly well in bold, vibrant rooms, as it blends quietly into the background, while opting for a design with LED push buttons will keep it looking sleek and sophisticated.

More: For more switch and socket inspiration, visit Schneider Electric’s website and download the Interior Designer’s Catalogue of switches to suit your style, here.

Your turn: Which switch style will you be choosing for your clients and why?

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