MK Electric leads the way in design and functionality
Until recently, plug sockets and
extensive selection of customisable and
these devices via USB ports is critical. USB
light switches were just an accepted
bespoke colours, materials, and finishes,
charging capabilities are also available
compromise in a consumer’s otherwise
presenting designers with the opportunity
in MK’s Aspect, Edge, Metalclad Plus, and
perfect bedroom, bathroom or lounge.
to create a space that they can claim is
Logic Plus ranges.
However, as the trend for technology
truly unique.
A key innovation is the arrival of Dynamic
products focuses more and more on
design and ease of use, the notion that
Hand-in-hand with the designer’s quest to
Device Recognition (DDR): a ‘smart’
function must always trump form has been
create something individual is the user’s
approach to charging devices via USB,
completely turned on its head. This trend
expectation of the latest in technology, a
developed by MK Electric. DDR ensures
has had a transformational impact on the
demand experienced in both the luxury
that whichever make or model you are
electrical industry too.
hotel and residential sectors. Specifiers
charging, that device recognises the socket
are looking for functionality in wiring
or module as it would its own charger,
accessories that is high-tech but also
instinctive, such as the touch technology
for on-off switching and dimming
functions used in the Elements range. The
technology and design of the Elements
Collection complement one another to
produce a range that not only embodies
smart technology but also looks smart and
chic too.
As electrical manufacturers start to raise
The Elements Collection now includes a
their game – offering a wide selection of
new range of combination plates, offering
and draws current from the USB charging
customised finishes matching seasonal
a comprehensive multimedia solution for
socket in the way that best suits its design.
trends – architects and designers are
interior architects and designers to specify
Designed with versatility in mind, the USB
running out of reasons to accept that
on their projects. The combination plates
ports in MK’s sockets are vertically stacked
wiring accessories are just an inevitable
can accommodate a number of power and
under the rockers, allowing for each of
eye sore to be hidden away, covered up or
the USB outlets to be used simultaneously
concealed.
even when transformer plug tops are in
use. MK Electric’s Elements Collection,
Ranges like MK Electric’s Elements
combination plates, and USB charging
Collection of wiring accessories offer
sockets are all made in the UK.
designers the ability to keep up with
the ever-changing trends and colours
Wiring accessories are a small part of
in interior design, combined with the
interior design, but an important one: that
latest technology. The dimmers and
first touch of a switch can set the tone for
sockets in the collection can take on the
the whole room experience.
appearance of glass, wood, metallics, or
hide to complement or contrast with their
data configurations to solve just about any
surroundings. The collection offers an
modern specifying dilemma, while fitting
the style and expression of a room. The
combination plates are also offered in MK’s
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Aspect, Edge and Logic Plus ranges.
Another recent innovative addition to the
Elements range is integrated USB sockets
which provide an optimised and efficient
charging performance for users. As
smartphones and tablets are increasingly
used by consumers in both the home
and workplace, the ability to charge
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