Switches You Absolutely Cannot Overlook in Home Decor!

During home decoration, people often pay more attention to the structure of hard installations and the appearance of furniture, but tend to overlook the design and layout of wall socket switches. In fact, wall socket switches are the key details that truly affect the convenience of daily life. If you don't want to face hassles with charging, sockets being blocked by furniture, or switches not being user-friendly after moving in, you must pay attention to this "soft decoration".

When is the best time to plan wall socket switches?

The installation of wall socket switches should not be considered at the last moment but should be included in the overall design process at the beginning of the renovation.

Design planning stage (before construction starts)

At this stage, you need to prepare in advance:

• Furniture layout map: Accurately mark the positions of the bed, sofa, wardrobe, TV cabinet, etc., to ensure that wall socket switches are not blocked.

• Appliance list: List all high-power appliances, including air conditioners, ovens, washing machines, water heaters, etc. Plan ahead whether to use 16A sockets.

• Living habits: For example, whether the bedside needs a USB port, whether there is a floor lamp beside the sofa, whether an induction cooker is often used next to the dining table, etc., to determine the configuration and quantity of various wall socket switches.

Water and electricity renovation stage

The water and electricity renovation is a critical period for implementing wall socket and switch layouts:

• During water and electricity positioning, the homeowner, designer, and electrician need to confirm the positions of all wall socket switches on-site;

• During the pipe laying and slotting stage, the electrician should follow the drawings to construct, and PVC conduits should be extended to the bottom box;

• Upon completion acceptance, you need to confirm: whether the circuits comply with regulations, whether there are independent circuits, whether the height is standard, etc.

Be sure to take photos and archive them at this time, for future maintenance or inspection.

Panel installation stage

Before the wall latex paint or wallpaper construction is completed, install the panels to ensure a neat finish for the wall socket switches. After installation, use a socket tester to check the power, polarity, and sensitivity to ensure there are no errors.

Suggestions for wall socket and switch layout

• Avoid furniture blocking sockets: If a socket is blocked by a wardrobe or sofa, it is basically useless. Therefore, the positions of wall socket switches must be scientifically arranged in conjunction with the size of the furniture.

• Reserve 1-2 spare sockets: Regardless of the kitchen, living room, or bedroom, it is recommended to add a few more to prevent difficulties in future expansion.

• Pay attention to 16A dedicated sockets: For high-power appliances such as air conditioners, ovens, washing machines, etc., 16A sockets with switches should be used to ensure electrical load safety.

• Waterproof and splash-proof design: Wall socket switches in the kitchen, balcony, and bathroom should be equipped with splash-proof boxes to prevent the risk of electric leakage.

Remedial solutions for mistakes in wall socket switches

Insufficient quantity or incorrect position

• Re-slot and rewire: Suitable for situations where the hard installation is not yet completed, but it requires damaging the wall;

• Surface-mounted trunking: The wiring follows the skirting line, which is easy to operate but has poor aesthetics;

• Track socket system: A flexible configuration solution, especially suitable for areas such as kitchen islands, dining side cabinets, and study desks.

Furniture blocking sockets

• Use L-shaped plugs or hidden sockets to effectively save thickness;

• When handling manually, be sure to turn off the main switch and wear insulated gloves to ensure safety.

In renovation, the scientific design of wall socket switches not only adds to the comfort of living but also ensures safety and convenience. If you want your future life to be smoother and more assured, start paying attention to every position and function of these now!