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annabelk2

Brushed steel or white plastic sockets and switches?

annabelk2
4 years ago

We have a whole house renovation (so no door handles etc yet), but need to choose sockets and switches. Sadly paintable switches are out of our budget and gold/ copper has been vetoed by hubby... so the options are brushed steel or white plastic. Which do you prefer? Any affordable brand recommendations?

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  • annabelk2
    Original Author
    4 years ago

    Great, thanks Sonia!

    Comments (7)

    • Ellie
      4 years ago

      If the wall is white then definitely white. Doing silver makes a feature of them, and sockets are not a feature in my opinion. if walls are not really light coloured then silver may be best

    • annabelk2
      Original Author
      4 years ago

      Thanks so much Ellie!

    • Juliet Docherty
      4 years ago
      last modified: 4 years ago

      I don't think they strictly need to always match but on a dark wall, definitely not white, any dark socket will disappear.

    • annabelk2
      Original Author
      4 years ago

      Ah ok - we have a few dark walls. I will look at paintable switches for these.

    • User
      4 years ago

      I have brushed steel sockets and switches from B&Q. Look good and reasonably priced.

    • Sonia
      4 years ago

      Mine are all white. Definitely cheaper. To be honest a lot of sockets can be out of view anyway apart from the kitchen. There are some that are hidden within worktops or cupboards but I would imagine they are pricier.




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