I wish I had heard about these earlier. I just finished up adding all the outlets to a newly renovated basement and until now the only choices you had were the older style double round plugs or the rectangular 'decora' style. Both styles require a cover plate to hide the wires and holes that come with installing plugs and switches. The area of plugs is not one that is usually known for innovation but Bocci has now added a third style to the mix. If minimalism is your thing, you will want to take notice of this one.
The 22 is an electrical outlet that removes the need and visual clutter of cover plates scattered all over the wall. It has a completely built in look, only exposing the essentials through the drywall. We were curious how you actually pull this look off so we took a look through the installation instructions. If you do decide to go with this style of plug be ready to pay a hefty sum for labor or become a drywall mudding expert.
Regardless, the 22 is a welcome detail to this neglected part of the home, and we are curious to see what else Bocci has up their sleeve when it comes to interior electrical accessories. Visit the Bocci site here
-via Mocoloco
Comments (13)
i weep for the guy that has to replace one of them, but damn that is hot
I'm not ready to change out all my existing outlets with that, but maybe in the future. Anyone know the price of one of these?
they look kinda sad and dissapointed. poor sockets
I want to put a happy smile on those.
Slick design, but this will never fly in the USA ... code requires access to the junction box in the wall.
According to gizmodo they have a special tool for pulling out the socket that lets it work in the US.
http://gizmodo.com/392155/bocci-wallplugs-if-apple-designed-a-power-outlet
as someone who saw the demo and has minimal drywall experience, i was sold. these things are amazing. honestly it was one of the best things i saw at icff this year. simple and brilliant. bravo bocci!
wouldn't whatever you were plugging in be more likely to scratch your wall?
I'd rather just see three holes in the drywall for the outlet...
NICE!
I looooooove this.
We are just getting ready to put a bunch of these in on our kitchen remodel. Very excited!
I installed these above a counter over a year ago an dcould not be happier.
Permit was no problem. They do not match the silver wall color and still amazing...when you notice them.
the contrator did not have a problem and there were no complaints from the drywall sub.
I can't say enough good things.