Buying a house and decorating it is a big deal, and we often invest a lot of time, energy and money in the hope of making a comfortable, good-looking and practical home.
But sometimes, some seemingly inconspicuous small details can bring us a lot of trouble or convenience in the future.
The layout of the switch and socket is such an important small detail, some people may say that you can connect a socket row, but a good room is made like a wire hole by the socket, not only looking annoying, but also unsafe.
If I buy a house again, I will definitely pay special attention to the layout of the switches and sockets in these places, because it is full of lessons learned.
1. Entrance area
If you have installed a surveillance camera at home, be sure to leave a five-prong socket 2.2 meters above the ground.
This height does not affect the aesthetics, and it can also easily power the surveillance camera. Now that everyone has a strong sense of security, the home surveillance camera can add security to the home.
With this outlet, you don't have to worry about the camera running out of power and not working properly.
The one-button power-off switch is placed 1.3 meters above the ground, which is a very thoughtful design.
When you go out, you don't have to run all over the house to turn off the lights, with a light touch, all the lights can be turned off, which is convenient and fast.
2. Entrance area
The weak current box is 30 to 40 cm above the ground, leaving a small socket bar for the optical modem and the router.
This position does not affect the aesthetics and ensures a stable signal.
At the same time, leave a five-pin socket for the shoe dryer 30 to 40 cm off the ground at the entrance, maybe you don't have a shoe dryer now, but maybe you will use it in the future.
Leave this socket in advance, which will give you more possibilities for your future life.
In addition, the entrance is 1.1 meters above the ground and has two five-pin sockets to facilitate charging of things such as stereos and mobile phones at the door.
This height is just right, and when we enter the door, we can put down things and charge them casually, which is convenient.
3. Restaurant area
The sideboard is 1.3 meters above the ground and has a row of track sockets, which can be used for kettles and coffee machines.
For those who like to drink coffee or tea, this design can be practical, and the rail socket can move the plug position casually, which is convenient.
And the row of track sockets also looks good, adding a modern touch to the restaurant.
Families who love hot pot should remember to leave a place under the dining table.
In this way, you don't need to pull the long plug cord when eating hot pot, which is safe and good-looking.
Moreover, the position of the ground plug does not affect people's activities, which is convenient.
4. Kitchen area
The kitchen is one of the places with the most appliances in the house, so the sockets are well arranged.
1.2 to 1.3 meters above the ground, install a row of track sockets with switches, ovens, rice cookers, steamers.
This height is just right for us to plug and unplug when we operate kitchen appliances, which is convenient.
Moreover, the track socket with switch can turn off the power when the electrical appliances are not in use, which is both safe and power-saving.
Built-in appliances should have a 16 amp socket above or on the side.
In this way, there is no need to pull the plug cable when installing embedded appliances, which is both beautiful and safe.
Leave an inclined five-pin socket 40 to 50 cm below the basin for water purifiers and garbage disposals.
This location does not affect the aesthetics, and it is also convenient to power the water purifier and garbage disposal.
If you want to install a dishwasher, you should leave a 16-amp socket next to it to prepare for your future life in advance.
5. Living room area
The TV is 30 cm above the ground and has a five-prong socket, and the wires are installed upside down.
This height is just right for the TV, and the upside-down socket can make the wires more neat and not affect the aesthetics.
The computer desk is also installed 30 cm above the ground, which is convenient for us to use computers and other electronic devices.
If you want to lie on the sofa and play with your mobile phone, install a long seven-hole socket next to the sofa in the living room, 30 cm from the ground is likely not enough, and the charging cable is not long enough every time, so you have to find it for a long time, and it may be just right to leave it to 70 cm.
This design is intimate, so that we don't have to worry about the short charging cable when we enjoy the sofa time.
Whether it's chasing dramas, playing games, or working, we can keep the equipment powered at any time, making our entertainment and work smoother.
6. Bedroom area
USB sockets at the head of the bed, in a purely large cylindrical style, with three four-pin sockets at 70 cm above the floor.
In this era of electronic devices, USB sockets are so convenient that you don't have to worry about various charger plugs, you can charge them directly with a USB cable.
Three four-pin sockets can meet the needs of charging multiple devices at the same time, whether it is a mobile phone or a tablet, even if you use fast charging at the same time, there will be no fight.
The dresser is 1 meter above the ground and has two seven-pin sockets, which can be used for curling irons and beauty devices, and beauty lovers will definitely love this design.
When it comes to makeup and skin care, all kinds of beauty appliances are indispensable.
With these two seven-pin sockets, you can use electrical appliances such as curling irons and beauty devices at the same time, without having to plug and unplug frequently, making the beauty process more convenient and efficient.
At the foot of the bed, there are two seven-pin sockets 35 cm above the ground, which can be used for floor fans, air purifiers, and projectors.
When it's hot in summer, a floor fan brings cool air; Air purifiers can purify indoor air and protect our health; The projector allows us to enjoy a cinema-like viewing experience at home.
These two seven-pin sockets can meet the needs of these appliances and make life more comfortable.
7. Toilet area
Replace two five-pin sockets with a six-pin socket next to the toilet, one for the toilet and one for the wall-mounted washing machine, remember to install an anti-electric box.
Now that the standard of living is high, many families have wall-mounted washing machines, which is convenient.
The socket next to the toilet can power the smart toilet, making the toilet experience more comfortable.
Installing an anti-electric box can effectively prevent leakage accidents and ensure safety.
There are three diagonal five-pin sockets installed at a position of 1.3 meters next to the washbasin, so you can use hair dryers, curling irons, electric toothbrushes, etc.
Appliances such as hair dryers and curling irons are often used when washing.
The three angled five-pin sockets can meet the needs of use, making the washing process more convenient and efficient.
The design of the angled five-prong socket prevents the plugs from interfering with each other, making it more convenient to use.
40 cm under the washbasin and leave a five-hole socket for the sweeping robot.
With the continuous development of science and technology, sweeping robots have become a must-have cleaning tool for many families, leaving a five-hole socket under the washbasin, which can charge the sweeping robot and make home cleaning more convenient and efficient.
In short, when decorating, you must reasonably plan the layout of the socket, so that life can be more convenient.