Deco+ by Click Litehouse: Antique Brass & Satin Chrome Wiring Accessories for Trade

Why Deco+ Is Worth a Closer Look

Decorative wiring accessories have come a long way from chrome-effect plastic. Click Deco+ from Click Litehouse sits in a genuinely useful middle ground — metal finishes, modular flexibility, and a 20-year warranty that’s not just marketing copy. We stock it in antique brass and satin chrome with black inserts, covering sockets, switches, FCUs, media modules, and plates. Here’s a closer look at the range and what makes it a popular choice for domestic and light commercial projects.

The Standards Behind the Products

Wiring accessories in Ireland and the UK fall under different regulatory frameworks, which is worth being aware of when sourcing for projects across both markets.

In Ireland, electrical installations are governed by ET101 (the National Rules for Electrical Installations, published by the ETCI), which incorporates relevant EU directives. Switches and socket outlets are covered by harmonised European standards including EN 60669-1 and EN 60670-1. Your project’s specific requirements — particularly around IP ratings and fault protection in wet or semi-wet locations — will be determined by the installation context and your electrician’s assessment under ET101.

In the UK, the applicable standard is BS 7671 (the IET Wiring Regulations), which has been updated periodically — most recently with changes to RCD protection and AFCI provisions. These updates affect installation practice rather than the accessories themselves, but they’re worth being aware of when planning a project. Your electrician will be up to date on the current requirements.

One practical consideration for cross-border projects: since Brexit, the UK market requires UKCA marking while Ireland uses CE marking under EU harmonised standards. Most established brands carry both, but it’s worth confirming with your supplier when ordering for a specific jurisdiction.

As with all standards, both ET101 and BS 7671 are subject to periodic revision — your electrician or the relevant standards body is the best source for current requirements.

Installation requirements are determined by the applicable wiring regulations — consult your electrician for project-specific guidance.

Technical Detail: MiniGrid® Modularity and What It Means in Practice

The core of Deco+ is the MiniGrid® system — a modular format where individual function modules snap or screw into unfurnished plates. This is what makes Deco+ a practical choice on a job rather than just a decorative one. A single plate can be configured to carry a combination of sockets, data outlets, and switches within one faceplate — useful for home offices, period properties, or any project where minimising the number of faceplates matters.

Plates are available from 1-gang up to 6-gang configurations. Backbox depth is worth checking early — the modules require a minimum depth to sit correctly, and retrofit jobs with older shallow pressed steel backboxes can catch you out. The product datasheet confirms the minimum depth for each configuration.

The MiniGrid® modules use simple screw-fixing into the plate. Click’s installation literature covers the recommended fixing approach and any considerations for long-term module retention.

Ratings and Spec Summary

USB-integrated sockets are available with Type A and Type C ports. Current wiring regulations in both Ireland and the UK include RCD protection requirements for socket outlet circuits — your electrician will confirm the specific requirements for the installation.

The range includes both isolated and non-isolated FCUs, covering different application requirements. The product datasheets outline the intended use cases for each type.

What’s in the Range We Stock

We carry Deco+ in two finishes: antique brass with black inserts and satin chrome with black inserts. The black inserts are what give the range its contrast — they’re not an afterthought, they’re central to how the aesthetic works. Both finishes suit period and contemporary interiors without looking like a compromise either way.

The product lineup we stock covers the main bases:

• Power sockets — 13A single and double, with and without USB, key-lockable options, neon indicators available
• Switches — plate, ingot, and toggle styles; with and without neon, with and without flex outlet
• FCUs — fused connection units, isolated and non-isolated
• Media modules — RJ11 (Irish/US format), TV/satellite, telephone
• Dimmer plates — trailing edge, 3 to 6 gang
• Blank plates and gaskets
• Shaver, sink, and bath switches

The MiniGrid® system is compatible across the Click Deco and Deco+ ranges, so if a client already has some Click Deco fitted, you can mix modules without issue. That’s genuinely handy on a partial refurb.

In the broader market, BG Nexus does flat plate alternatives, Hamilton covers lit metal ranges, and Knightsbridge offers budget Deco-style options. Deco+ stands out for the combination of genuine modularity, the 20-year warranty, and the finish quality at the price point. It’s not a budget range, but it’s not priced out of a standard domestic spec either.

Common Mistakes Worth Knowing About

Getting the finish code wrong is probably the most common order error. The black inserts are specific to the antique brass and satin chrome Deco+ variants — if you’re reordering to match existing plates, it’s worth double-checking the product code. A mismatched insert colour on a decorative range tends to get noticed.

Shallow backboxes come up regularly, particularly on older properties. The product datasheet specifies the minimum backbox depth for each configuration — worth checking before you’re on site.

RCD protection on socket circuits is a broader installation requirement under current wiring regulations in both Ireland and the UK. Deco+ plates comply with the relevant product standards, but circuit protection is determined by the installation design — your electrician will ensure the circuit meets current requirements. We stock a range of RCBOs from Hager if you need to update the board.

Plates in wet locations — IP-rated options are available in the Deco+ range for installations where moisture exposure is a consideration. The appropriate IP rating depends on the installation zone, which your electrician will determine based on the wiring regulations.

Module compatibility across markets — on cross-border or mixed-stock jobs, it’s worth verifying the module type matches the installation standard before fitting. Irish round pin and UK 13A modules are not interchangeable.

Ireland vs UK: What Actually Differs

The products are broadly the same across both markets, but there are a few practical differences worth being aware of.

Socket types and media modules diverge between the two markets. Ireland has a legacy of round pin sockets in older installations, and RJ11 media modules in Ireland use the Irish/US format rather than the UK master/secondary outlet configuration. If you’re stocking for both markets, it’s worth carrying the relevant module variants.

CE vs UKCA marking is the other key difference. CE marking is required for the Irish market under EU compliance. UKCA is required for Great Britain post-Brexit. It’s more of an admin and procurement consideration than a technical one, but worth confirming the product marking when supplying across both markets — particularly on commercial projects where documentation matters.

The 20-year warranty applies across both markets. The regulatory frameworks differ in detail but the product range is designed to work within both.

Wrapping Up

Deco+ is a solid range for projects where a decorative wiring accessory needs to look good and hold up over the long term. The MiniGrid® system is the real practical advantage — it allows bespoke plate configurations without sourcing from multiple suppliers. The antique brass and satin chrome finishes with black inserts are consistently popular on refurb and new-build residential work where the client wants something beyond standard white plastic.

A few things worth keeping in mind when ordering: confirm backbox depth against the product datasheet, check finish codes on reorders to avoid mismatches, and consider IP-rated options where the installation location requires them. These cover most of the common issues we see.

We stock both the antique brass and satin chrome variants across sockets, switches, FCUs, media modules, and plates at electricalwholesaler.uk. If you’re not sure which modules you need for a specific configuration, give us a shout — it’s easier to get it right before the order than to sort a mismatch on site.