As a nation, we have seen a large trend and comfort in spending more time in our homes. This comes from working from home being normalised and more common, to increased screen times and habits. So it makes sense that with us spending more time in our homes, we would want to make them a place we want to spend time in. In today’s blog, we will be talking about ways that you can upgrade your home with electricals to become a haven of comfort and relaxation.
Modern plug sockets for all devices
Whilst many homes have their electrical systems sorted before they move in, a lot of them may be outdated. In an age where everything is charged through USB or USB-C, it seems outdated to limit your sockets to just a 3-pin wall plug.
By upgrading your plug sockets to include a USB port, you have more flexibility in what you can charge. Devices which demand more power, such as laptops or TVs, are still powered by the old-style socket, whilst things such as your mobile phone or other smaller devices can be charged via USB. These sockets can be integrated into your system and ultimately look a lot nicer than the old-style sockets.
Let there be Lighting Upgrades
Lighting can completely change the look and feel of a space, which is crucial to making it desirable. Modern lighting has evolved so much since traditional “on and off” switches.
Using LED lighting gives you much greater control over how light is displayed in your home. Being able to dim the lighting allows you to change it depending on the task or mood that you want to be in. If you are working from home in the evening, you may want a brighter light to avoid eye strain from your screen. After work, you may want to unwind and relax in your room, so a dimmer, softer light can help with this.
Powering your home sustainably
With more people working and spending time in their homes, it’s easy to see why people’s energy bills are also increasing alongside it. From keeping the lights on to heating and air conditioning, it’s easy to forget how much energy we use day-to-day until we receive the final bill!
Utilising sustainable energy solutions can not only save you money but also help you regain control over when and where you use that energy. Here are a few measures that DMH Electrical and Renewables can help you with:
Battery Storage: Battery Storage is a great way of storing energy for when you need it most. Whilst battery storage can be used independently of Solar PV, it works best when it stores solar energy to be used in the home. These systems support backup power in the event of a power outage, and you can even use peak shifting to use cheaper stored energy at the best times.
EV Charging: If you want to spend more time at home, having an EV Charger to fuel up your Electric vehicle makes perfect sense. The convenience of an EV Charger allows you to charge your car before you begin your journey, leaving you more time for the important things.
Heat Pumps: As of June 2026, the average gas bill comes to £660.10 per year. So it makes sense that UK homes will want to reduce their heating bills to accommodate the winter months. Heat Pumps are a great way of doing this, using renewable energy to heat up and cool down your home. This means you can make the temperature of your home perfect for you and your needs, making it a more pleasant place to be in.
Improve your connectivity throughout your home
Older homes have older networking, which is not necessarily up to standards with modern technology. It can be frustrating when it comes to losing Wi-Fi connectivity, especially when it’s in your own home! By improving your networking so that it works throughout the home, you get a steadier connection and fewer headaches, especially when it comes to streaming or working from home.
Building this networking infrastructure into the walls of your homes eliminates cluttered wiring and lasts longer than routers, which have been known to be replaced every 5 years.
If you are someone who would rather spend time in your home than outside it, and you want to improve the aesthetics and connectivity, we’d love to hear from you. At DMH, we are electricians first and foremost, so taking on home improvement tasks is in our blood. Get in touch with us today with your ideas on your ideal home layout to hear back from our friendly, knowledgeable team.
