White Sockets and Switches

White sockets and switches remain the most popular choice for British homes — versatile, clean, and suited to almost any interior. At Socket Store, our white range covers every plate style from the traditional rope-edge Georgian to the sleek Flat plate, including a screwless option for bedrooms and contemporary spaces where a cleaner look is preferred. A full suite of accessories is available including dimmers, USB outlets, toggle switches and more, all in matching plate styles so you can specify a consistent set throughout a property. Every product in our white range carries a 10-year warranty. All ranges are Made in Britain with the exception of the Retrotouch screwless range.

Frequently Asked Questions

What plate styles are available in white?

White is available across our full range of plate styles. The Georgian plate has a traditional rope-edge border suited to period and country properties. The Victorian plate uses a stepped edge associated with the pressed fittings of the Victorian era. The Victorian Cast plate shares the same stepped profile but is heavier with a sharper, more precisely defined edge due to the casting process. The Deco plate is a contemporary design that suits both modern and traditional interiors. The Flat plate is a clean, frameless style for minimalist spaces. The Spectrum plate is an oversized screwless design with rounded bevelled edges, available through our Retrotouch range.

Is a screwless white socket or switch available?

Yes. Our Retrotouch range offers a screwless white option. Screwless plates are especially well suited to bedrooms and contemporary living spaces where visible fixings would interrupt the look. The Retrotouch range is imported rather than Made in Britain, but carries the same 10-year warranty as our British-made ranges.

What is the difference between white and cream sockets and switches?

We stock white only. If you are furnishing a period property where the existing woodwork or walls have a warmer, off-white tone, it is worth considering whether a warm-toned finish such as antique brass or bronze might be a more sympathetic choice than brilliant white, or perhaps our Dover bronze finish.

Can I get a full matching set in white — sockets, switches, dimmers and USB?

Yes. White is available across a full accessory range including double and single sockets, light switches, dimmers, USB outlets, toggle switches and more. Every accessory is available across the same plate styles, so you can specify a fully consistent set throughout a room or property.

Is white suitable for period properties?

White sockets and switches can work in period properties, particularly in rooms that have been modernised or decorated in a clean, neutral palette. For a more authentic period look, our antique brass, bronze, or Georgian brass ranges in the appropriate plate style are generally a better fit. Where white does work well in a period context is with the Victorian or Georgian plate styles, where the traditional profile softens the contemporary feel of the white finish.

Are white sockets and switches Made in Britain?

All white ranges are Made in Britain with the exception of the Retrotouch screwless range, which is imported. All ranges carry a 10-year warranty regardless of origin.

Is white a practical finish for a kitchen?

Yes — white remains a practical and popular choice for kitchens, particularly in traditional, shaker, or all-white schemes. For kitchens, we recommend specifying a 20-amp double pole switch for isolating below-worktop appliances such as dishwashers, fridges, freezers, washing machines, and ovens — all available in white.