There are many choices to make when building or renovating a house. The electric setup is one of the more important ones.
- Outlets
Here is a list of places where you might want outlets to be installed…
Charge a vacuum from a socket in a cabinet or closet
In the pantry, there are outlets for charging appliances or devices.
Steamer/iron outlet in the master bedroom. For help from an Electrician Cheltenham, visit www.dpalmerelectrical.co.uk/electrician-near-me/electrician-cheltenham/
Install outlets behind or near the TV, computers, and master bedroom (family rooms, master bedrooms, media rooms, offices).
Bathroom cabinets with outlets for hair dryers, razors and other items.
Place outlets in the backsplash, or on an island. (This will either hide them or make them more convenient depending on what you plan to use them for)
Use exterior outlets to power Christmas lights, outdoor decor or tools.
Landscape lighting outlets in the driveway and front garden.
In the office, outlets can be installed on the floor to support a floating desk.
You should have outlets on both sides of the bed.
Chargers and outlets for all tech devices (networking/tech cabinets, charging stations)
- The Style and Placement of Switches
Use multi-way switches wherever you’ll be entering from multiple directions.
If you’re going to build an attic make sure you install a switch in your hallway to turn on the lights. Also, remember to add lighting to the entire attic.
Be aware of places where switches may be blocked by doors. It could be very annoying to need to move a door to get to a switch each time you wish to light a lamp!