ᐅ Power outlets installed directly below light switches? Pros and cons?

Hello everyone,

What are the general opinions and experiences regarding electrical outlets placed directly below light switches or at about 30cm (12 inches) distance? Is this purely a matter of personal preference, or is one option considered more "modern"? Having the outlet below the light switch makes plugging and unplugging devices like vacuum cleaners easier and more ergonomic. However, some people find the appearance unpleasant and prefer to have the light switch separate. How would you estimate the percentage distribution of these setups in new buildings?

Thank you very much

Quite simply, most have both. We do too, some upstairs, some downstairs.

There aren’t many arguments for either option, everyone has their preference.

The top ones have covers, so it already looks like two switches stacked on top of each other...

It is especially important to choose sockets with enhanced touch protection right from the start. In this case, sockets installed at switch height don’t look as unattractive.

Caspar2020 schrieb:
It is especially important to choose sockets with enhanced touch protection right from the start. Also, sockets installed at switch height don’t look that unattractive.

From what I have seen so far, these sockets don’t look any different from those without enhanced touch protection. As far as I know, there is only an insulated cover inside the socket over the contacts, which only opens when both contacts are inserted at the same time.

Exactly. But when you have children around and add those later on, it’s always a bit of a hassle, and it doesn’t look as neat. Also, the plug fits completely into the socket.