Colour Sockets and Switches
Coloured sockets and switches are an increasingly popular choice for interiors where the fittings are intended to be part of the decorative scheme rather than simply blend into the background. At Socket Store, our colour range covers sage green, blue, and light grey — three tones that reflect the most popular directions in contemporary British interior design. All are powder-coated, Made in Britain, and available in Contour and Flat plate styles across a full suite of accessories including dimmers, USB outlets, and toggle switches. Every product carries a 10-year warranty.
Frequently Asked Questions
What colours are available?
We stock three colours: sage green, blue, and light grey. All are powder-coated finishes applied to steel plates and are available in both Contour and Flat plate styles.
What is the difference between the Contour and Flat plate styles in the colour range?
The Contour plate has a raised profile with rounded corners — a softer, more traditional shape that suits period and country interiors. The Flat plate is a clean, frameless style with no visible border, suited to contemporary and minimalist spaces. Both are available across all three colours.
What interiors suit coloured sockets and switches?
Sage green works particularly well in country kitchens, garden rooms, and interiors with natural materials — linen, timber, stone. Blue suits more eclectic or coastal interiors, as well as studies and reading rooms where the colour adds character without dominating. Light grey is the most versatile of the three — a near-neutral that works across a wide range of interior styles and sits comfortably alongside both warm and cool tones.
Can I get a full matching set in a colour — sockets, switches, dimmers and USB?
Yes. All three colours are available across a full accessory range including double and single sockets, light switches, dimmers, USB outlets, and toggle switches, all in matching plate styles so you can specify a consistent set throughout a room.
Are coloured sockets and switches Made in Britain?
Yes. Our entire colour range is Made in Britain and carries a 10-year warranty.
Can coloured sockets and switches be used in a kitchen?
Yes — sage green in particular is a popular choice for country and shaker kitchens where the colour can be coordinated with cabinetry. For kitchens, we recommend specifying a 20-amp double pole switch for isolating below-worktop appliances such as dishwashers, washing machines, fridges, freezers, and ovens — all available across the colour range.
Where it works
Sage green
Sage green is particularly well suited to country kitchens, garden rooms, and spaces decorated with natural materials — linen, timber, stone, and terracotta. It works best where the green of the plates can be coordinated with cabinetry, wall colour, or other decorative elements in the room, rather than used in isolation against a neutral scheme. Sage green also works well in utility rooms and pantries that connect to a country kitchen, carrying the finish through into a working space.
Blue
Blue suits more eclectic, coastal, and characterful interiors — studies and reading rooms where the colour adds personality, kitchens with a bold cabinetry colour, and living rooms with a layered, individual decorating approach. It works best in rooms where colour is already a deliberate part of the scheme, and where the blue of the plates can relate to other elements in the room rather than sitting as an isolated accent.
Light grey
Light grey is the most versatile of the three colour finishes — a near-neutral that works across a wide range of interior styles. It suits contemporary and Scandi-influenced interiors with cool, pale palettes, as well as more traditional spaces where a softer alternative to white is wanted. Light grey also works well in rooms that include both warm and cool tones, as the neutrality of the finish allows it to sit comfortably within either direction.
Popular Coloured Plates
These plates are made from steel then powder coated giving a solid durable finish.
