{"id":1279,"date":"2026-10-18T14:42:11","date_gmt":"2026-10-18T11:42:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/switchpoint.com.ua\/?p=1279"},"modified":"2026-10-18T21:42:11","modified_gmt":"2026-10-18T18:42:11","slug":"skilky-rozetok-potribno","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/switchpoint.com.ua\/en\/skilky-rozetok-potribno\/","title":{"rendered":"How many sockets a flat needs: the numbers for the kitchen, living room and bedroom"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Extension leads and multi-plug adapters in a new flat are a sign that too few sockets were planned. Adding them after the renovation is difficult: new points mean new wall chases. That is why the number of sockets is worked out at the design stage \u2014 for every room and every area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to work it out<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. List all the devices that are always on: fridge, router, TV, set-top box, night light.<\/li>\n\n
  2. Add the ones you switch on from time to time: vacuum cleaner, iron, hairdryer, heater, chargers.<\/li>\n\n
  3. Mark the places where you charge your phone and laptop.<\/li>\n\n
  4. Add 1\u20132 spare sockets for each area: you will have more appliances as the years go by.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Kitchen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The kitchen needs more sockets than any other room. Above the worktop there are usually 2\u20133 blocks of 2\u20133 sockets \u2014 for the kettle, coffee machine, microwave, blender and phone charger. Separate points go to built-in appliances: the fridge, dishwasher and cooker hood, while the oven and hob are connected on circuits of their own. On average, a kitchen ends up with 8\u201312 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Living room<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    By the TV, group 4\u20135 sockets \u2014 for the TV, set-top box, soundbar, router or games console, plus an Ethernet socket RJ45 and HDMI<\/a>. By the sofa \u2014 2 sockets, one of them with USB<\/a>. One or two more \u2014 for a floor lamp, the vacuum cleaner and the Christmas tree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Bedroom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    On each side of the bed \u2014 2 sockets, ideally with USB. A few more \u2014 for the TV, dressing table, air conditioner (often on a separate circuit) and vacuum cleaner. On average, that makes 6\u20138 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Children’s room<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Above the desk \u2014 2\u20133 sockets and RJ45, by the bed \u2014 one for a night light. For little ones, put the sockets higher up or choose sockets with covers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Bathroom and WC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The washing machine, water heater, heated towel rail and hairdryer \u2014 that is at least 3\u20134 points. The washing machine and water heater are connected on separate circuits through an RCD, and the sockets are placed outside the zones around the bath and shower (for details, see the article on socket heights<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Hallway and entrance hall<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    A socket for the vacuum cleaner, shoe dryer, router or security system, and by the front door \u2014 a doorbell button<\/a>. Usually 2\u20133 points are enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Common mistakes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n