Sockets & Switches

If you want simple on/off control and a clean look, a rocker switch is a reliable choice for most rooms. Choose a dimmer such as the Varilight V-Pro or V-Dim models when you want adjustable mood lighting,dimming down dining-room lights or softening bedroom lamps. Dimmer plates often cost a little more, but they give you flexible lighting levels and work well with modern decorative fittings. If you have LED fittings, pick a dimmer model specified for dimmable lamps for best results.

The number of gangs matches the number of circuits you want to control from one location: 1 gang for a single light or fan, 2 gang for two separate lights or a light and fan, and 3–4 gang for larger kitchens or corridors with multiple circuits. a typical kitchen run might use a 3 gang to control the main ceiling lights, under-cabinet lights and an extractor. The range here includes 1, 2, 3 and 4 gang chrome plates so you can match the exact configuration you require.

You can choose from double pole switch sockets with built-in USB-A ports or a combination of USB-A and USB-C. For a kitchen worktop where tablets and modern phones need faster charging, the USB-A plus USB-C option gives more flexibility and future-proofing. If you mainly charge older phones or small devices, a dual USB-A unit is perfectly adequate and usually more economical.

The range offers chrome plates with either black or white rockers and sockets, so you can select contrast or a subtler look,chrome with black rockers suits a contemporary stainless-steel kitchen, while chrome with white rockers reads cleaner and more traditional. Think about surrounding finishes: chrome pairs well with metallic taps and appliances, whereas white rockers blend into painted or tiled walls. Many items are available in multiple configurations, so you can keep a consistent finish across 1–4 gang plates.

A cooker switch, such as the Varilight 1 Gang Cooker Switch (XS45N) or the cooker switch combos with red rockers, is a dedicated control used to isolate the oven or hob supply and is commonly fitted where a cooker needs an easily visible disconnect. You'd choose one if you have a freestanding cooker or are replacing an existing cooker isolator; the red rocker variants offer a clear visual cue for cooker circuits. It's a specific product type included in our range in the range, so look for the cooker-labelled plates when shopping for that purpose.