Hungarian design brand Sekhina has made a series of light switches and plug sockets from concrete as an aesthetically pleasing alternative to plastic. Billed as the first of their kind, Sekhina ...

Dezeen Showroom: materials take centre stage in German brand Gira's Esprit line of switches and sockets, which come in glass, stainless steel or linoleum-plywood. The Esprit range was designed to ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. How much thought do you give to your light switches and plug sockets? When it comes to a home’s hardware, ...

Lighting isn’t something we necessarily think much about, but it can make a big difference to the home. A recent house extension gave me the opportunity to think about lighting and take the leap into ...

Smart light bulbs are generally fine, in fact we like them very much, but why do we go to the bother of replacing multiple bulbs in a single light fitting when we could simply switch the switch? The ...

A group of students who came up with an electrically conductive paint for an art project using research from Wikipedia are seeing their product take off around the the world. Four years ago the Royal ...

You can add a second light switch anywhere in your house without wiring a new three-way switch thanks to smart home technology. This guide will show you what you need, and how to do this without ...

Which smart light switch is best? Smart technology offers convenience and efficiency at every turn, and smart light switches are no exception. The ability to control light switches either by app or ...

The Gira Esprit design line gives walls a unique make-over with high-quality material. The Gira Esprit version made of high-shine glass frames lights up any interior. Gira Esprit switches are ...

The Gira Esprit design line gives walls a unique make-over with high-quality material. The Gira Esprit version made of metal comes in a wide range of colors. Gira Esprit switches are available in ...