Wiring Accessories


bathroom, with consumers specifically looking for innovative technology, such as high-tech showers, toilets and baths. Smart lighting and audio control add that extra level of luxury, transforming the bathroom into a sanctuary of tranquility.


Making the switch With all this technology and customisation, control panels and switch plate functionality and design are incredibly important. The homeowner is more tech- and style-conscious and we’re seeing a greater movement away from the bog-standard off-the-shelf fittings. Hamilton provides quality wiring accessories in a wide selection of designer styles and finishes for any area of the home. Sleek control panels are available for smart lighting and audio control, while switch plates offer a vast range of functions. For the bathroom, stylish wiring accessories have shaver socket


options. Meanwhile, both single and double USB charging ports are now seen as ‘essentials’ in the bedroom and kitchen, delivering extra charging capacity – supporting today’s desire for 24/7 connectivity. Additional functions such as telephone and aerial connections are also available for the bedroom or other living areas.


With a DMX option, coloured accent lighting can highlight a key feature or completely change the ambience of a room.


lighting can highlight a key feature or completely change the ambience of a room with a RGB colour wash. Whatever the mood, the lighting and its colour can reflect this.


Wherever the music takes you. Additionally, smart audio technology can make the atmosphere even more relaxing. Multi-room audio allows easy streaming of music in multiple rooms, creating the luxurious feel of a top-quality hotel while in the comfort of your own home. Controlled by smart phone app, speakers can be installed into any room or space – even the garden – with the option of playing a single track on all speakers or different audio streams in different rooms.


Upgrade your bathroom Multi-room audio could even be installed in the bathroom to make an evening soak even more enjoyable. A recent poll by interior design outfit Houzz* indicated that a luxury bathroom experience was high in demand, with good lighting and relaxing space top considerations. Additionally, smart home features are also making their way into the


Smart lighting isn’t just for


the kitchen, it can be applied anywhere in the home. The


bedroom is the perfect place to incorporate the technology to


enhance space. Appropriate lighting scenes can be created for winter mornings, summer mornings,


watching television, reading in bed or simply relaxing.


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Today’s switch plates offer functionality, with USB sockets, and they meet the aesthetic needs of today’s homeowners.


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Tailored to suit Other kitchen options include grid-fix plates, allowing for the control of white goods with dedicated switches that can be marked with a printed name or icon for each appliance. Separate modules can be clipped together in any combination to ensure the switch plate is tailored to each property. Moreover, this can be completed on-site to accommodate any last-minute changes. All switch plates and sockets can be provided in a coordinated design


to suit the décor of each room. Plus, Hamilton’s new range of paintable plates offers a colour-match made in interior heaven. Available from the Hartland CFX and Sheer CFX collections, plates can be supplied pre-painted to exactly match – or even contrast – any wall colour or design theme. And in case you prefer to apply the colour yourself onsite, plates are also available in a ready-to-paint primed finish.


To book a free place on Hamilton’s Training Course: ‘Essentials in Smart Lighting Control & Multi-room Audio’, email: technical@hamilton-litestat.com


*Houzz March 2017 Report – kbb Market Trends.


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