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Flat Plate Gunmetal Switches & Sockets

Gunmetal sits between black and chrome, giving you a darker metal finish that suits industrial-leaning rooms without going fully matt black. We stock a flat plate range from Knightsbridge in this finish, covering sockets, switches, dimmers and data outlets so a room can run on one consistent look. Most plates use a low-profile flat or ultra flat front.

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Where gunmetal flat plate works

Gunmetal reads as a warm, gun-grey metal rather than a flat colour, which is why it tends to land well in industrial-leaning rooms: exposed brick, raw timber, concrete-effect surfaces and darker kitchens. The flat plate profile keeps the front close to the wall, so the metal does the talking rather than a raised edge. Several plates in our range carry an ultra flat front for an even slimmer line.

Across the Knightsbridge range we hold the common front-of-house parts in this one finish, so a living room, hallway, study or kitchen can share the same look. Some plates pair a gunmetal face with a black insert, which keeps rockers and socket apertures discreet against the metal.

Inside the gunmetal flat plate range

The point of a single-finish range is that you can fit out a whole room without mixing styles. We stock:

  • 13A switched sockets, single and double, in single pole and double pole, including versions with dual USB-A and USB-C charging.
  • 10AX toggle and plate switches from 1 to 4 gang, plus 2-way, intermediate and fan isolator switches.
  • 20A and 45A double pole switches, including a cooker switch with a 13A socket and neon indicators.
  • 13A fused spur units, switched and unswitched, with neon and flex outlet options.
  • Intelligent dimmers rated 10-200W in 1 to 4 gang, with the 3 gang version rated 5-150W on LED loads.
  • TV, satellite and FM/DAB coax outlets, plus telephone master and extension sockets.
  • A dual voltage 115V/230V shaver socket, and 1 and 2 gang blanking plates for tidying unused positions.

Mixing gunmetal with other finishes

You do not have to keep gunmetal everywhere. Because it is a mid-to-dark metal, it sits comfortably next to matt black for a deeper scheme, or against polished chrome where you want a little more contrast on taps and handles. A practical approach is to run gunmetal on the main wall plates and let an existing chrome or black finish carry through on smaller fittings, rather than trying to match every tone exactly. If you are blending finishes across a room, order a single plate first to check the gunmetal against your light and surfaces before committing to the rest.

Fitting and pairing

Match the plate to the back box depth and gang count you already have, and check whether you need single pole or double pole switching for the circuit in question. Anything involving fixed wiring should be carried out by a qualified electrician. For unused module positions, the matching blanking plates keep the wall looking finished without leaving an open aperture.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does gunmetal look like next to matt black or chrome?
Gunmetal is a warm grey metal that sits between black and chrome. Against matt black it gives a slightly lighter, more metallic tone for a layered dark scheme. Against polished chrome it reads as the darker, more muted partner. We would suggest ordering one plate first and viewing it on your own wall, since the finish shifts noticeably under different lighting and alongside your existing surfaces.

Are these switches and sockets all the same finish across the range?
Yes. This range is gunmetal flat plate from Knightsbridge throughout, so sockets, switches, dimmers, fused spurs and data outlets share one consistent face. Some plates also use a black insert behind the metal. That makes it straightforward to fit out a single room, such as a kitchen or living room, without mixing plate styles or finishes.

Do you stock USB sockets and dimmers in gunmetal?
We do. The range includes 13A switched sockets with dual USB-A and USB-C charging built in, so you can keep phones and tablets topped up without a separate adaptor. For lighting, there are intelligent dimmers rated 10 to 200W in 1 to 4 gang, with the 3 gang version rated 5 to 150W on LED loads. Check the dimmer rating against your bulbs before ordering.

Can I fit these myself?
Even a like-for-like plate swap means disconnecting and reconnecting fixed wiring, so we recommend having the work done by a qualified electrician. Before ordering, confirm the gang count and back box depth you have, and whether the circuit needs single pole or double pole switching. If you have positions you want to close off neatly, the matching 1 and 2 gang blanking plates finish the wall without an open aperture.

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