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Power points in bathroom

Patricia Samuels

8 years ago

Having looked at hundreds of bathroom designs power points in many cases seem to be missing. Are they In secret places? Where to put them? Need some advice.

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haephestus
8 years ago
I'm not sure about everyone else, but I elected to put one above the bench, but not too close to the taps, for using electrical items like a beard trimmer (and other items which future owners may want to use like hair straighteners).

And I put another one in the vanity itself for electric toothbrushes (since I'm not a fan of them being on display) and charging other items which, once charged, can be used cordless.

I agree that often some of the more "practical" items seem to be missing in display homes, etc. I think you just need to think about what you will actually need and to place power points where required.
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anewhouse.com.au
8 years ago
If you are looking at pictures of UK bathrooms you won't find them. They consider it dangerous to have hand held electrical devices in the bathroom.

If someone has to go out of the bathroom to dry their hair it gives their partner a look in :)
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Patricia Samuels
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8 years ago
Another, these were all Australiian designers/builders. I'm curious about power points in vanities; my husband is against them, especially if in a draw. How does this work?

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