Wednesday, November 11, 2015

10 Easy Pieces: Problem-Solving Electrical Outlets/Covers

Gone are the days when the electrical outlet was primarily used to power a lamp or a single kitchen appliance. These days we need our outlets more than ever and there never seem to be enough of them to keep devices properly charged. We like the idea of the basic outlet and cover working a little harder, with dual-functionality that suits the needs of a modern home.

Minimal and Stealth

Bocci 22 Flush Electrical Outlets | Remodelista

Above: From Vancouver/Berlin-based design studio Bocci, the Bocci 22 Flush Outlet is one of many profiled in our post Remodeling 101: Flush Electrical Wall Outlets.

Trufig Electrical Outlets | Remodelista

Above: A flush light Switch from Trufig, a company that also makes stealth Power Outlets and Data Jacks for the wall.

Legrand Adorne Pop-Out Outlet | Remodelista

Above: The Adorne Pop-Up Outlet from Legrand allows for four plugs in one; $39.98 at YLighting.

Leviton Recessed Switchplate Cover | Remodelista

Above: For tight spaces, consider a recessed outlet allowing a bulky three-prong plug to tuck neatly into the wall. The Leviton Recessed Duplex Outlet in white is $8.97 on Amazon. For more see our post Invisible Plugs? Step 1: Recessed Outlets.

Storage and Lighting

Walhub Wall Hooks Light Switch Plate Cover | Remodelista

Above: Walhub's Keeper Toggle Cover is designed for hanging keys and stashing mail; $15.95 each at Walhub.

Wall Cleat

Above: The Wall Cleat is a subtle way to wrangle in your long computer cord. Designed by Karl Zahn, the cleat is available through Boiler Design. For more ideas see our post 10 Easy Pieces: Cord Wrangling Solutions.

SnapPower Guidelight Switch Plate Cover | Remodelista

Above: The Duplex Guidelight Wall Plate features three LED lights on a sensor; $15 each at SnapPower. For more see our post The Night-Light Reconsidered.

Charging Stations

ThingCharger Tech Device Charger and Switch Plate | Remodelista

Above: The Kickstarter-funded ThingCharger eliminates the need for any cord at all when charging an iPhone or iPad. They can also be stacked on one another to charge two devices at once; $39.90 from ThingCharger.

NewerTech Power2U Wall Socket | Remodelista

Above: The Dual-Socket Wall Outlet with integrated USB ports is $27.50 from MacSales.

Snap Power USB Wall Plate | Remodelista

Above: SnapPower's Duplex Charger Plate is $38 for 2 plates or $85 for a pack of 5 plates from SnapPower.

Walhub Keeper Rocker Hooks and Electrical Outlet Plate Cover | Remodelista

Above: Another cover from Walhub is the Keeper Rocker Cover designed for electrical outlets; $15.95 at Walhub.

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