Hello everyone,
We are planning to install our switches for lighting and roller shutters next to the doors. Since there will be several switches near the door, the question came up yesterday whether we should arrange the frames horizontally or vertically.
I have seen both options—are there any advantages to horizontal or vertical arrangement?
How have you positioned your switch frames?
Thanks for your input.
We are planning to install our switches for lighting and roller shutters next to the doors. Since there will be several switches near the door, the question came up yesterday whether we should arrange the frames horizontally or vertically.
I have seen both options—are there any advantages to horizontal or vertical arrangement?
How have you positioned your switch frames?
Thanks for your input.
S
Sebastian7922 Jun 2016 07:21It's a matter of personal preference, but I would prefer vertical orientation. I only have horizontal placement behind the TV and above the sofa.
Next to the door, vertical orientation can become inconvenient to operate, depending on the number of units.
Next to the door, vertical orientation can become inconvenient to operate, depending on the number of units.
That’s exactly why I wanted to ask how others have handled this.
I’m assuming a 3-gang frame in some rooms (double two-way switch, 2x roller shutters partially). So we would have a 3-gang frame.
Do you think the controls are more comfortable horizontally or vertically in such a case?
I’m assuming a 3-gang frame in some rooms (double two-way switch, 2x roller shutters partially). So we would have a 3-gang frame.
Do you think the controls are more comfortable horizontally or vertically in such a case?
S
Sebastian7922 Jun 2016 07:35It's just a matter of getting used to it—I’d estimate that over 90% of households have their switches installed vertically next to the doors. So at first, it feels a bit odd, but you get used to anything over time.
Personally, I find it looks nicer when the switch is aligned parallel to the door rather than positioned the other way around.
Personally, I find it looks nicer when the switch is aligned parallel to the door rather than positioned the other way around.
Hello,
we initially considered placing the switches for our roller shutters next to the doors. However, partly due to the number of switches needed at the doors, we decided against it. Only the central switch in the living room is located near the door.
I have to say, I’m happier with it this way. Especially since I don’t have to think each time about which switch controls which window.
It seems this doesn’t help you much anymore.
I would also recommend installing the switches vertically. Otherwise, you might quickly lose some usable surface area there (it doesn’t always have to be cabinets). But @Sebastian79 is of course right—it’s just a matter of getting used to it.
we initially considered placing the switches for our roller shutters next to the doors. However, partly due to the number of switches needed at the doors, we decided against it. Only the central switch in the living room is located near the door.
I have to say, I’m happier with it this way. Especially since I don’t have to think each time about which switch controls which window.
It seems this doesn’t help you much anymore.
I would also recommend installing the switches vertically. Otherwise, you might quickly lose some usable surface area there (it doesn’t always have to be cabinets). But @Sebastian79 is of course right—it’s just a matter of getting used to it.
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