Touch of metal in the interior: switches, lighting, and door communicators

That metal feels cold and impersonal? The opposite is true! A metallic accent can elevate original, fresh, and modern interiors to literally design heights. Quality metal materials are not only nearly immortal, but in the best sense of the word, they live and age together with the inhabitants of the house. Over time, the metal material gains its own identity, changes, transforms, and acquires a patina. It never becomes boring or stale. Invite metal into your interior... and let it come alive!

“One of the accessories that often determines the overall impression of the interior is switches and sockets. And although most investors pay considerable attention to the selection of lighting when furnishing their interior, switches are often somewhat overlooked,” reflects Thomas Grund, the CEO of Hager in the Czech Republic, whose portfolio includes, among others, exclusive switches by the berker brand. “Fortunately, most architects pay attention to even the smallest details and do not leave the choice of appearance of these electrical installation elements to the investors themselves or even to electricians,” Thomas Grund adds with a smile. Switches and sockets can fulfill almost any role in the interior that the architect demands. Some are discreet and almost invisible, others complement the interior equipment with their materials, and others can even take on a leading role and become a pivotal and striking element in the overall design of the house or apartment.

In the portfolio of berker switches, you will find a wide range of interesting materials – alongside quality plastics, wood, glass, or even acrylic and concrete, metallic switches are particularly in demand among architects. In the wide palette of metal switches and sockets, you will find several shades of anodized aluminum or stainless steel. Everything, of course, with all the modern features that today's electrical installations require – for example, rotary dimmers, USB and HDMI sockets, or digital thermostats. “And for those who find the standard selection of metal frames in several shades of anodized aluminum or stainless steel insufficient, they can order switches and sockets in almost any material and in any color through our custom manufacturing program Hager Manufaktura – for the needs of architects around the world, we have, for example, already implemented switches in various shades of copper, intentionally aged with a metal patina, but also in yellow or rose gold,” Thomas Grund enumerates.

The appearance of all these electrical control elements by berker can be excellently combined with the design of door communicators from the same manufacturer – Hager. Both berker switches and door communicators can be found in the range of the MONOBRAND design store. “I always say that the door communicator is like a business card of your house. It's usually the first thing any visitor will see when arriving at your home, so we shouldn't underestimate its selection,” reveals the founder of MONOBRAND, Mrs. Katrin Grund. The MONOBRAND store and showroom aims to bring fresh and high-quality interior accessories to the Czech market – alongside the aforementioned switches and communicators, they also offer, for example, lighting or door hardware. “Metal tends to be a safe bet. It never looks cheap, adds a certain authenticity and lasting value to the interior. And if you combine valuable metal elements sensitively, the result will be impressive,” concludes Katrin Grund.

Text and photo: Hager Electro

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