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You might spend eight hours a night in bed, but let’s face it, you’re asleep! So, the living room is arguably the most important room in the house. It has to cater for many diverse activities. Sometimes you work, but more often it’s a place to relax, entertain and be entertained. Each of these activities needs to be lit and powered differently.
Take watching TV for example; usually the lights are dimmed and the curtains are drawn, however we could just as easily be watching the TV while ironing a shirt! We need to make sure we have the right lighting and a power point in the right place!
Power up with Powertainment
Behind every TV in Australia is a frightening tangle of cords. Too often we underestimate and install only one double power point where the TV is planned to be, but later find we have to add bulky power boards to cater for all the equipment. When you consider the TV, set-top box, DVD player, VCR, games console and stereo system, we can see why it makes sense to install at least two quad points right from the start. A Clipsal Powertainment unit simplifies the tangled mess and has the added benefit of reducing a potential fire hazard. 
Downlights
Downlights are an integral part of a well designed interior. Individual lights can be focused to dramatically light paintings, art work, or a special work area. In today’s open plan designs, downlights can also divide spaces without the use of walls.  |
In the mood
A light dimmer is an excellent way to control lighting to cater for every situation. It allows you to change the mood to suit the occasion, for instance mood lighting in the bedroom or creating an intimate scene in the dining room. Importantly, you can get a dimmer that matches your other switches.
They are also a great way to save money. Your power bills can be substantially reduced and your light globes will last longer. 
Energy Saving Tip!
Switch off your appliances at the power point when leaving home for holidays to reduce energy wastage.
Essential Electrical for your Living Room
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Downlights - Help focus the light over your reading chair or DVD rack. |
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Intercom - Will allow you to answer the front door without missing the programme you’re watching. Including a monitor will allow you to see the person you’re letting in. |
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Dimmer Switch - Control the lighting level in the room and set the mood. |
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Telephone Socket - Gives you the opportunity to answer the phone without missing the last question in the game show you’re watching. |
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Smoke Detectors - Protect your family from any potential fire hazard, particularly with heating or cooling appliances left on indefinitely. |
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Power points - Are a basic necessity in the room with the majority of appliances. |
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Switches - More than one doorway into the room? A switch by every doorway makes sense, even better when they are labelled. |
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Surge Protected Power Points - Will help save your appliances from the inevitable power surge. |
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Ceiling Fan - Allows you to control the temperature in the room. Adding to the overall ventilation, heating and cooling. |
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Alarm Sensor - Will stop any unwanted guests walking off with your home entertainment appliances. |
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Audio Socket - The first step to keeping those tangled cords out of the way in your home theatre setup. |
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Data Socket - The second step to keeping a data cord clear of running over the lounge room floor. |
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TV Socket - Giving your TV access to an external receiver will help remove that indoor TV aerial. | |
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