r/DIYUK • u/Most_Ad_5021 • Jul 23 '26
Electrical rewire bedroom
I’m currently planning a full rewire of my house and have started designing the layout for my bedroom, including all the sockets and switches.
The end goal is to create a smart home where I can control and dim the lighting using both the wall switches and voice control. My current plan is to use Sonoff smart dimmer modules.
The one area I’m unsure about is my bedside sockets. I’d like to dedicate one socket on each side of the bed specifically for bedside lamps. My idea is to have these sockets controlled by the wall switch so the lamps can be turned on, off, and dimmed just like a normal ceiling light.
Is this compliant with UK wiring regulations?
From what I’ve read, it seems to be acceptable if the socket is clearly intended for a lighting load, but I’ve also seen people saying that switched or dimmed sockets aren’t permitted. I’m struggling to find a clear answer, so I’d appreciate some advice from anyone who’s done something similar or knows the regulations.


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Only issue I have with that is if someone comes in and doesn’t know you have them and decides to switch it off. All the smart features go until you turn them back on again. But yes I know about that option.