Knightsbridge has expanded its core metal clad range with a powder coat textured black finish.

Designed to meet the practical demands of installers while satisfying the aesthetic expectations of lighting designers and architects, the new finish combines durability with a contemporary design aesthetic.

The black finish seamlessly integrates into the existing metal clad core range, ensuring compatibility and continuity, and allowing designers and specifiers to maintain design cues across existing and new installations.

The textured matt black surface has a sophisticated, tactile quality that enhances traditional metal clad accessories, making them suitable for design-conscious residential, commercial and hospitality environments. Matt black metal rockers and co-ordinated black inserts ensure a consistent, understated appearance while allowing accessories to be incorporated into modern interiors without compromising robustness.

For installers, the expanded range builds on the proven performance of the existing metal clad core portfolio. All products are manufactured from SPCC steel, supplied complete with back boxes where applicable. Features such as twin earth terminals, double pole switching options, neon indicators and pre-fitted fuses support straightforward fitting across a wide variety of applications. A comprehensive 25-year warranty further reinforces long-term confidence in the products.

For more information on the black metal clad rockers range, visit knightsbridge.co.uk

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In a competitive market, differentiation is everything. While bathrooms have long been recognised as critical selling points, the finer details – particularly electrical accessories – are often overlooked. Yet these elements offer a chance to enhance buyer appeal and support premium pricing. Knightsbridge offers a few pointers.

Traditionally, bathroom lighting has received the lion’s share of design attention. Recessed spotlights, wall lights, illuminated mirrors and mood lighting are now standard fare, supported by a well-developed market of IP-rated luminaires that meet 18th Edition of the IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) and Part P of Building Regulations.

By contrast, accessories such as switches, shaver sockets, extractor fans and integrated mirrors have historically been treated as functional afterthoughts – often supplied as basic white plastic boxes that meet minimum technical requirements but fall short on visual appeal.

That’s changing. Just as living rooms and kitchens have embraced decorative finishes and smart technologies, bathrooms are now catching up. Homeowners increasingly expect their bathrooms to reflect the same design sophistication as the rest of the home. This shift is driving manufacturers to extend premium ranges – featuring screwless plates, metal finishes, USB charging and smart controls – into the bathroom space.

For developers, this evolution presents an opportunity. A bathroom fitted with thoughtful, design-led accessories creates a perception of quality that directly supports property value.

Matching the bathroom’s aesthetic to the rest of the house can be a key differentiator in a crowded market.

Modern homeowners demand convenience and connectivity. Integrating smart controls, dimmable LED drivers, occupancy sensors and USB chargers into bathroom accessories delivers future-proofed spaces that resonate with tech-savvy buyers. For example, USB outlets can now be embedded into illuminated mirrors or shaver lights – ideal for charging grooming devices and smartphones.

These enhancements not only elevate buyer perception of value but also reduce the need for aftermarket upgrades. As pedigreed specifications, they help shorten snagging lists and minimise onsite variations, improving build efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Compliance

Technical compliance remains nonnegotiable. Bathrooms must be wired in accordance with the 18th Edition, with particular attention to zoning requirements. Understanding bathroom zones is essential to ensure safety and avoid costly rework: Specifying accessories with the correct IP rating and RCD protection from the outset reduces site delays and simplifies sign-offs at inspection. SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) products remain the only acceptable solution in Zone 1, while Zones 2 and 3 allow for greater flexibility with IP-rated devices.

Sustainability and efficiency

Energy efficiency is another rising priority. LED technology, smart sensors and lowenergy EC motors in extractor fans contribute to reduced household energy consumption and help developers meet Part L of the Building Regulations. Moving away from short-life plastic fittings towards durable, efficient products aligns with both regulatory drivers and customer expectations.

Design led

Manufacturers are responding with a wide array of design-led products. Knightsbridge, for instance, offers over 30 shaver socket models across screwless, flat plate and square edge designs in finishes ranging from brushed steel and polished brass to on-trend matt black. This breadth of choice allows developers to differentiate between entry-level and premium plots while maintaining design consistency throughout the home. Innovative products such as curved shaver lights, discreetly incorporate dual USB chargers alongside traditional dual-voltage sockets – catering to both legacy grooming appliances and modern devices. For younger buyers, the ability to charge devices in every room, including the bathroom, is an expectation rather than a luxury. Extractor fans are also evolving. Once purely functional, modern fans now feature LED backlighting, aesthetic finishes, and humidity-sensing functions.

Available in white, stainless steel, black and grey, these fans meet airflow performance standards while contributing positively to the overall design scheme. These added-value items present significant commercial opportunities. While basic white accessories offer limited margin, premium versions – especially those integrated into coordinated ranges – provide attractive upsell potential.

Developers specifying USB-equipped lighting or decorative extractor fans are not just meeting functional needs but also, to an extent, fulfilling lifestyle goals. The bathroom is no longer a utilitarian afterthought – it’s a lifestyle space. Upgrading electrical accessories is a move that enhances buyer appeal, supports premium pricing, and streamlines the build process. By carefully specifying finishes, integrating smart functionality, and ensuring regulatory compliance, developers can deliver bathrooms that meet the expectations of today’s discerning homeowners. As the sector continues to focus on differentiation, customer satisfaction and compliance, bathroom electrical accessories are set to play an increasingly important role.

To discover the full Knightsbridge bathroom offering, be sure to download its latest e-brochure: The Complete Bathroom & Kitchen Guide here.

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In what has become annual tradition for the company, Knightsbridge has provided additional support to the homeless this winter with a significant donation to a regional charity doing great work in the field.

NOAH Enterprise is local to Knightsbridge and seeks to help the most disadvantaged in Luton and Central Bedfordshire by providing a practical, empowering and caring service to homeless people, particularly those who are temporary or entrenched rough sleepers; and those who are marginalised, socially excluded or have fallen into poverty.

NOAH provides a broad range of support services, ranging from an emergency winter night shelter and a welfare centre providing hot meals and legal and health advice, through to outreach on the streets and the NOAH academy, which delivers education and training helping people with work experience and volunteering and so, ultimately, back into work.

Knightsbridge, a leading manufacturer of lighting and wiring devices, is closely aligned with the work of homelessness charities and is donating £9,500 from the December sales of its Weatherproof range sales to them.

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Knightsbridge has introduced a collection of wiring accessories ideal for environments where meeting Part M of the Building Regulations is essential.

The collection covers safety, ease of use, and hygiene, featuring anti-bacterial switches, sockets, and accessories for individuals with disabilities. Key features include colour-contrasted, outboard rocker sockets and high contrast, wide-rockered switches for lighting and appliances.

The socket chassis comes in an anthracite finish with white rockers for contrast to aid those with visual impairments. The range reduces accidental disconnection and contact with live pins. Other options include two-way light switches, fan isolation switches, and data and media modules. Additionally, the products possess inherent anti-bacterial properties tested to ISO 22196: 2011.

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Knightsbridge has introduced a collection of corrosion-resistant polycarbonate outdoor lights, specifically designed for coastal, exposed, and other harsh environments.

It includes four ranges – Eamon, Alana, Toro, and Dura -– suitable for residential and light commercial use, with a three-year warranty.

The Eamon range offers adjustable wall lights, downlights with motion detectors, and spike lights, available in four finishes – anthracite, brushed brass, black and white. The Alana wall lights, come in curved or square versions, and are IP65 rated for water and dust protection.

The Toro range includes two lantern-style lights that offer a modern take on traditional design and can adjust their LED colour temperatures. Lastly, the Dura range is available either as an IP65 IK10 LED bollard in moulded, toughened polycarbonate or an IP65 IK08 wall light.

For more information, please go to www.rdr.link/dao010

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Knightsbridge has launched a collection of recessed and surface-mounted downlights designed light commercial, hospitality and high-end residential applications.

The six ranges – namely Odina, Dipa, Ambar, Dee, Oran and Dasan – amount to over 40 units. Compatible with Knightsbridge GU10 light sources, the IP20 lights are available in dimmable and non-dimmable variants and boast a wide array of colour temperatures and controllable parameters.

The downlights can all be used with Knightsbridge’s range of fire hoods, and – depending on model – integrate seamlessly with company’s SmartKnight app for remote scheduling and operation.  Benefits include a fast-fix, tool-free termination system with an intuitive loop-in / loop-out functionality ensuring a rapid second fix, while the user benefits from a five year warranty.

For more information, please go to www.rdr.link/xxx

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