ᐅ Electrical Planning: Where to Install Power Outlets, LED Fixtures, and Network Ports?

Hello,

we are currently working on the electrical planning and are considering how many power outlets, LED lights, LAN sockets, etc., to install and where. We are also planning to install camera surveillance later on.
I find the Homeway system interesting as well.

Do you have any tips on things you definitely think should be included and considered?
Anything you might have forgotten and now regret?

I would appreciate any ideas and advice.

More power outlets rather than too few

There are already quite a few threads on this topic here with many opinions and suggestions... just try using the search function.

Electric outlet at the toilet (bidet toilet), roller shutter box/blinds on every wall, power outlets next to the light switches for vacuum cleaners.

Kitchen: individually protected circuits for dishwasher, oven, combi-steamer, cooktop; 2–3 separately switchable lights (ambient lighting, task lighting, general room lighting).

Power outlets above the workstation (for lamps, laptop, chargers, sewing machine, etc.)—why should you have to crawl on the floor every time?

tabtab schrieb:
Anything you might have forgotten and now regret?

Well, I hope not, but ask me again in five years! Also, think about the outdoor areas. Do you have electricity in the garden? Front yard? Do you need electricity there? Could it be that you’ll need it someday? How much? For what purpose (outdoor sauna)? Do you need three-phase power?

Sockets next to light switches are a controversial topic. On one hand, they are useful for vacuum cleaners, but on the other hand, some people argue against them because you tend to reach for the socket instead of using the light switch.

I would make outdoor power outlets switchable. Plan enough terrace lighting, but not floodlights—rather indirect lighting, in my opinion. Possibly also lights with motion sensors on the sides of the house without terraces. The entrance should definitely have motion sensor lights.

Photovoltaic system or just preparation for photovoltaics?

Power supply or empty conduits to the garage for an electric vehicle in 10 to 20 years?

Electric roller shutters, of course.

Plenty of sockets—sockets in every corner.

Also remember SAT/LAN connections, etc., in every room.

Empty conduits or similar from the front (TV/receiver and so on) to the back (speakers).

Radio possibly with Bluetooth functionality in the kitchen, bathroom, toilet (or some people have installed tablets everywhere).

Maybe generally think about where you want to listen to music, which source, and what quality (for many, something simple for kitchen use is sufficient alongside all the kitchen noise, for example, just a radio).

KNX is a big topic in itself.

Sufficient lighting fixtures.

Possibly spotlights? These need to be decided early. Stair steps, bay windows, and kitchens are popular areas for spotlights.

I have not yet dealt with LED control.

LEDs require direct current, direct current requires a transformer, and according to reports online, transformers can sometimes produce an unpleasant humming noise.

I would want the bedroom and at least the planned area for the children's bed to remain free from electrical smog. That means you still need lighting, blinds, power, etc., but not in excess. A TV outlet can be prepared in the bedroom (in case its use changes), but no one will put a TV in there.

Oh yes, pay attention to the position of the blind switches. We would probably plan these mostly next to the door since blinds are basically like light switches.

But these are all still vague thoughts and suggestions; we have not really dealt with electrical planning yet.