Ultra-slim. Flush finish.
Premium flat plate switches and sockets — including the extensive Horizon range from Focus SB. Designed for a sleek, modern aesthetic, our ultra-slim plates blend seamlessly into contemporary interiors in finishes such as antique brass, matt black, and bronze.
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Horizon Polished Brass
Horizon Satin Brass
Horizon Antique Brass
Horizon Antique Bronze
Horizon Chocolate Bronze
Horizon Jordan Bronze
Horizon Matt Black
Horizon Polished Nickel
Horizon Satin Nickel
Horizon Polished Steel
Horizon Satin Stainless
Horizon Primed White
Horizon Matt White
Prism Clear Acrylic
Aluminium Silver
Aluminium Black
Aluminium Satin White
The flat plate switch & socket explained
Why the flat plate has become the default contemporary choice — and how to pick the right version for your project.
What is a Flat Plate?
An ultra-slim plate (typically 3mm proud of the wall) with no chamfer or raised edge. The minimalist alternative to the traditional raised plate — visually quieter and far more sympathetic to modern minimal interiors.
Shop Flat Plate Focus SBThe Horizon Range from Focus SB
British-made by Focus SB at their factory in East Sussex. The Horizon range is the widest selection of flat-plate finishes available in the UK — over a dozen colourways including polished, satin and antique metal tones.
Shop Horizon RenaissanceFlat Plate Screwless — Renaissance
The screwless cousin of the standard flat plate. Renaissance from Focus SB uses a separate clip-on cover to hide every fixing — the cleanest possible look. Available in three exclusive aged-brass finishes.
View Renaissance TrendFlat Plate Matt Black
One of the most-specified finishes of the last five years. The flush profile and non-reflective surface make matt black flat plates almost graphic against pale walls — and they hide fingerprints far better than glossy black.
Shop Matt Black TrendFlat Plate Satin Brass
The warm middle-ground between polished brass and matt black. Currently the single most popular flat plate finish in UK new-builds and refurbishments — refined, timeless and forgiving of fingerprints.
Shop Satin Brass PaintablePrimed White — Paint to Match
A factory-primed flat metal plate ready to take any wall paint colour. The only way to get a switch plate that genuinely matches a feature wall — particularly useful for full-height panelling and dark-coloured rooms.
Shop Primed White SpecialtyClear Acrylic Flat Plates
The Prism range — a perspex flat plate that disappears against the wall behind it, so only the rocker or knob is visible. Specified frequently in feature-wallpapered rooms where switches need to vanish.
Shop Clear Acrylic AluminiumFlat Plate Aluminium
Lightweight, modern and cool-toned — aluminium flat plates suit contemporary commercial and residential interiors. Available in natural silver, anodised black and satin white, with a fine brushed surface.
Shop Aluminium CompareFlat Plate vs Raised Plate
Flat plate looks crisper and more contemporary; raised plate hides imperfect plasterwork and suits period homes. Flat plates need square, flush back-boxes; raised plates are more forgiving of old or uneven walls.
View Raised Plate DimmersFlat Plate LED Dimmers
The flat-plate format works particularly well for rotary dimmers — the knob projects cleanly without a raised plate framing it. All Focus SB flat plate dimmers are LED-rated and tested with major lamp brands.
Shop Flat Plate Dimmers USBFlat Plate USB Sockets
Modern flat plate sockets with integrated USB-A and USB-C ports — perfect for bedrooms, kitchens and offices where charging plug-ins clutter every surface. Available in every Horizon finish.
Shop Flat USB Sockets Finish LibrarySee Every Finish in Situ
Browse our full finishes library — over 20 metal, plastic and specialty plates — with hover-to-preview imagery showing each one fitted in real interiors before you click through.
Browse All FinishesNeed a flat plate sample?
We can post out finish samples or arrange a showroom visit in West London. Trade discounts available on project quantities.