One of our most popular ranges here at Elesi is our ranges of sockets and switches, and with so many different finishes to choose from it can be a little daunting to narrow down which is the right finish for your home. A well planned interior design benefits from sockets and switches that will complement your chosen décor. In this guide we will explore each finish in detail so that you make an informed decision about which finish will complete your look.

Brushed Brass

Brushed Brass gives a wonderfully rich gold tone that pairs beautifully with gold accents and details within your interior design. Furthermore, you can choose a black or white switch-plate insert, depending on the complementing tones of your accent metal. For example, the black insert pairs well with darker tones, while white inserts work beautifully with neutral.

Antique Brass

With a brushed detailing, Antique Brass combines the warmth of aged brass, and the modern brushed surface to create a timeless switch plate that suits a traditional or classic interior. This subtle finish is not only elegant, but the brushed surface is perfect for high traffic areas, as this will effectively hide fingerprint marks.

Old Brass

With its rich honeyed tones, Old Brass is a beautiful finish designed for period properties, country cottages, and rustic spaces. Each piece is unique with a purposefully aged appearance, and pairs well with darker woods, neutral tones, and stone flooring to complement the authenticity of a period interior.

Vintage Brass

Vintage Brass has a much deeper and worn appearance than its richer counterpart, Old Brass. Much darker in tone, this delightfully rich finish has the look and feel of weathered brass, perfect for an historic property that would benefit from authentically aged brass accents.

Bronze and Antique Brass

A powder-coated matt finish with a rich bronze tone that comes with Antique Brass switches. Bronze is another finish that works beautifully with period properties and country homes, while the Antique Brass switches bring an understated elegance to this rustic design.

Bronze and Brushed Brass

For a bolder switch plate, pairing Bronze with Brushed Brass switches brings a brighter gleam that is more eye-catching than its Antique Brass counterpart. Perfect for traditional interiors with gold décor or accent metals.

Copper

With a distinct pinkish hue, Copper is a beautiful metal to pair with copper kitchenware or even rose gold décor. This unique finish works beautifully in country homes, rustic kitchens, or as part of a Scandi space, bringing a warm depth to a neutral interior.

Brushed Chrome

Brushed Chrome is a brilliantly versatile, cool toned metal that works well in many modern interiors. The brushed surface hides fingerprints effectively, making this a great option for high traffic areas, as well as adding a touch of style throughout the home.

Brushed Chrome and Brushed Brass

Pairs the Brushed Chrome plate with a Brushed Brass switch gives an elegant twist on this classic finish. Mixed metals are a great way to add depth and dimension to your space, especially if your interior contains golds and silvers throughout. This finish is both elegant and eyecatching.

Polished Chrome

This classic metal is a versatile and adaptable finish that works in a variety of interior design. Working equally well with an Art Deco space, as part of a monochrome or minimalist space, or to complement vintage décor, the cool, mirror finish is a brilliant way to liven up the room, and is available with black or white inserts, depending on your colour palette.

Black Nickel

Similar to Polished Chrome, Black Nickel has the same mirror finish and modern qualities as its brighter counterpart, with a warmer and richer colour. This darker toned metal makes the perfect finish for modern and contemporary spaces with a deeper colour palette, particularly dark woods or grey hues.

Matt Black

Matt Black is a versatile finish that suits almost any modern interior design. On its own, this adaptable finish pairs beautifully with monochrome, neutral, and jewel-tone palettes alike, and is perfect for a property with several interior styles throughout the home.

Matt Black and Brushed Brass

Combining smooth Matt Black with the bright gold tone of the Brushed Brass finish is a gorgeous contrast of textures and colours that pairs particularly well with warm neutral and jewel-toned interiors. The gold accent matches with gold décor in the space, bringing the interior together beautifully, a great addition to Art Deco spaces.

Matt Black and Antique Brass

For a more subtle alternative, pairing Antique Brass with Matt Black allows this versatile finish to work in more traditional spaces. The softer tone of the Antique Brass is a little more understated than it’s brighter Brushed Brass counterpart, making it a great addition to a renovated period property or townhouse.

White Metal

With a slim-line profile and matt surface, this White Metal flat plate offers a clean and minimalist design with a screwless finish. This design is particularly effective in minimalist or contemporary kitchens, or for areas that would benefit from an understated design that blends seamlessly with white interiors.

White Metal and Polished Chrome

Adding the Polished Chrome accent brings a fresh dimension to the understated White Metal finish. Polished chrome is an inherently modern metal, particularly paired with white. This finish works best in a modern or minimalist interior that has Polished Chrome accents such as door handles, taps, or decorations. Great for kitchens and bathrooms.

Silk White - Lieber

The White Silk range from Lieber is the perfect way to add sockets and switches to a space that doesn’t benefit from designer plates, such as a garages or utility rooms. Lieber also carry a range of Black Nickel, Copper, and Polished Chrome that come with your choice of black or white inserts, which are a perfect budget-friendly way to add some style to your interior.

Paintable Collection

The Paintable Collection is a customisable range of pre-primed plates that allow you to match your sockets and switches with your chosen wall colour for a seamless appearance. These primed plates can be painted to blend to your wall colour, while the metal switch complements your interior design. This is a great option statement walls, so as not to detract from your décor. This plate is available with a Brushed Brass, Antique Brass, and Brushed Chrome switch on all switchable plates to give a unique dimension to your space.

We hope that this guide has helped you to compare your choices and narrow down the right finish for your project. All of our finishes include a fully comprehensive selection of sockets and switches, including kitchen switches, USB sockets, Euro Modules, and even customisable plates so that you can design the perfect combination for your needs. Feel free to reach out to our friendly customer service team if you need any further help with choosing your sockets and switches.