Decorative exposed electrical installation: Ideas & materials for surface

Decorative exposed electrical installation | Ideas & materials for surface

The decorative exposed electrical installation has become one of the most popular trends in modern interior design. Rather than concealing the cables, they are now proudly displayed, turning a technical element into an aesthetic feature.

Electrical installations without breaking walls

Often it’s necessary to create a decorative exposed electrical installation. The reasons can vary: avoiding a recessed installation that would require breaking a wall, favouring simplicity, or simply making the electrical system part of the decorative elements in a given room.

For this purpose we suggest the flexible tube for decorative exposed installations. A system made up of various accessories which, when combined appropriately, allow you to build an electrical installation in an easy and very practical way. In this article on the online store of Fábrica Tu Lámpara we discuss this surface mounted installation system.

The decorative exposed installations you can create have limitless possibilities. The flexible tube, available in different finishes and colours, can run along your walls and ceilings to place switches or sockets exactly where you need them. For instance, you might plan for two wall lights, two switches and two sockets on one wall. In that case, you simply fix this decorative flexible tube to the surface with the special clips available in our store. At the points you wish, you can then install other accessories such as sockets or switches.

Tube for exposed electrical installation

The components that can be combined with this surface installation system are as follows:

• Tube for exposed electrical installation: this tube is a special decorative type covered in a fabric sleeve of varied colours. It is fully certified for this kind of use and you’ll need to purchase as many metres as the installation will cover. The tube is flexible and can be guided along walls and ceilings, being fixed by the special clips available in our store.
• Switches and double switches: these accessories allow you to connect devices or turn your lights on and off from your new installation. There are single switches, double switches, single sockets and double sockets.
• Blanking boxes: these boxes, in the same format as the switches and sockets mentioned above, allow you to conceal the connections between different mechanisms.
• Derivators and distributors: these components enable you to create different routes and branches in your exposed electrical installation. For example, with a three‑way derivator you could create two installations branching off the main one.
• Fixing clips: the fixing clips secure the decorative surface tube to the installation. Their installation is very simple and is done using rawl plugs and screws directly into the wall or ceiling.
• Adapters: adapters allow the tube to be assembled into switches and sockets. There are also other 10 mm adapters to connect to other lighting accessories, such as ceiling supports or lampholders.

Installing the decorative surface tube

The installation is genuinely straightforward, though it does require a little time and some basic tools like a drill, wall plugs, screws and a power screwdriver. We recommend drawing a plan or sketch of the installation you intend to create. That way you’ll find it easier to compile a list of materials needed for your decorative exposed installation.

In an upcoming article we’ll talk about flexible tubes for creating lamps.

In any case we are here to assist, so if you wish you can contact us and we will prepare the accessory list for your new surface‐mounted electrical installation.

Advantages of a decorative exposed electrical installation

Beyond functionality, an exposed installation can bring character to any room. It allows you to play with textile cables, vintage lampholders or metal conduits that work superbly in industrial or retro styles.

Design ideas for different spaces

From loft‑style kitchens to cafés or bedrooms, the exposed electrical installation can adapt to any environment. Be inspired by colour and texture combinations that enhance your lighting design.

Free advice for your electrical installation

At Fábrica Tu Lámpara we offer a complimentary advisory service so you can ask any questions or share your lighting project with us.