By Clipsal by Schneider Electric
Mixed stone, concrete and oak textures paired with an array of design trends fill Jules Coffey and her family’s dream home in New South Wales’ Redhead. Just south of Newcastle.
Having always wanted to build a home from scratch, Jules loved the dreaming, creating, and building process and seeing her vision come to life from a block of land.
Throughout the process, it was imperative that her home reflected her personality, hence her playfulness in mixed trends, elements, textures and materials. But while this busy mum wanted an aesthetically pleasing home, functionality and practicality were crucial – which is where Clipsal came in, firmly recommended by their electrician, Josh.
Power up
Powerpoints can often be overlooked when planning a space, but the right placement is crucial in the day-to-day function of a home – from your kitchen (think toaster, kettle, coffee machine) to your bedroom (charging your devices, lamps, etc) to your living space.
“It's amazing how the finer details like light switches and power points can be such an integral part of a build” highlights Jules. “It's amazing what a difference they can make.”
Jules opted for the Clipsal Iconic range as she loved how the changeable front skins allowed her to integrate the power points and switches into her styling, as well as the built-in USB ports.
“I've got quite a few of them and I've actually got some hidden in the cupboards, as well. What I loved about the Clipsal Iconic [switches] was that we could actually have the USB points, which is really handy for charging your phone without having the big plug.”
“You don't want your power points and your light switches to be a feature, you want them to really blend beautifully into the home” recommends Jules.
She opted for downlights with dimmers for the same reasons, “You can't have too many downlights, and I think dimmers are so important. I wanted dimmers in every room as they create such a beautiful ambience.”
Personalise where you can
How could Jules reflect her individuality and personality while making her home comfortable and practical for her two little girls?
“In our bathrooms we've got the Clipsal Iconic with the personalised icons [and] the sensor, which is amazing.”
Given Jules was designing a family home, intuitive elements made all the difference in creating a comfortable space her family would love.
“The sensor turns on when you walk into the bathroom… When the girls use the toilet in the evening or nighttime, they walk in and the sensor activates and turns that stoplight on” explains Jules.
“I loved that about the Clipsal Iconic, that at night the main switches actually have an illuminated light, which makes them easy to find in the dark.”
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With a presence in Australia since 1920, has a proud design, developing and manufacturing history in Australia. The Clipsal brand has stood side-by-side with Aussie sparkies and homes, delivering world-leading electrical innovations for over 100 years.
We have a proud history of Aussie ingenuity, always finding new ways to help Australians make their homes safer, smarter, more comfortable, and more beautiful.
In 2003 Clipsal became part of the Schneider Electric group, forming a formidable partnership. Today both brands work side by side to provide our customers with the latest advances and developments in electrical solutions.
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