Gira, one of the world’s leading full-range suppliers for intelligent building design and management help you to choose the right switches to control your lighting and your smart home with its award-winning Design Lines.
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“Making your home your own is a big trend for 2022-3 as the latest smart home technology ensures that you can create a personalized environment whether you’re working, relaxing or entertaining. Ensuring that you have full control of your space is key to saving time, enhancing wellbeing and using energy sustainably so you need to have the right switches and controls in place. Therefore, Gira switches are available in seven unique Design Lines to suit your décor and your lifestyle, whether you’re looking for new inspiration or something to match your interiors.” says Jacob Muijnck, Director at Gira UK.
When planning your electrical installation, you need to consider how many light switches you need and where you want them as well as the aesthetics. Always ask yourself ‘How will these switches actually look in my home?’ and remember that premium switch solutions offer different frames which can be adjusted to your individual taste and requirements.
As a smart home pioneer with extensive expertise in lighting controls, Gira offers seven unique Design Lines to complement any type of interior: Gira Standard 55, Gira E2, Gira E3, Gira Event, Gira Studio, Gira Esprit and Gira ClassiX. Each one is designed to work in tandem with the Gira System 55, which delivers over 300 functions to the home. The Design Lines have standardised measurements (55mm x 55mm) so that you can customise inserts, covers and frames for your switches and sockets. It is easy to combine new technology with a new look as the range of functions available via the Gira System 55 is constantly evolving as smart home technology develops – making it a future-proof solution.
Gira E2: The design original with high functionality – Renowned for its monochrome colour palette and simple shape, the Gira E2 in UV-resistant plastic has been a classic for over 20 years. Subtle shades like Pure white glossy, Pure white matt, Colour aluminium, Anthracite, or the new Black matt and Grey matt variants work particularly well in minimalistic settings. The Gira E2 switch in a Stainless steel colour blend with various interior styles – especially the flat installation option which has a depth of only 3.4 mm, ideal when a slim ‘barely there’ profile is required.
Gira E3: elegant switches for individualists – Rounded on the outside, edgy on the inside: the Gira E3 Design Line is not only eye-catching, but also surprisingly versatile. It can be easily combined with inserts like rocker switches or pushbutton switches. The rounded frame has a tactile soft-touch finish in high-gloss or silk-matt and it comes in six colours to subtly accentuate streamlined spaces. For example, Sand, Umbra, or Grey work particularly well with Scandi-inspired or nature-inspired interiors.
Gira Event: endless possibilities for design statements on your wall – Let your creativity run wild with the eye-catching Gira Event. It has a gently curved frame and a three-part construction to suit your style. The inner and outer frames are complemented by functional inserts that can be combined in various ways. Choose from several materials and ten colours for a unique look. Soft hues such as Mint, Sand, or Brown, and classic shades such as Pure White Glossy or Black turn this switch into a true visual “event” in purist, urban spaces.
Gira Studio: an innovative play with contrasts – Funky and round, black and white, futuristic and retro: The Gira Studio brings an unconventional twist to interior aesthetics. Either flush-mounted or surface-mounted, the Studio’s signature round shape makes a strong statement in avantgarde homes. Whether you go for a monotone or a black and white combination, the surface-mounted installation makes a bold statement on bare brickwork, exposed concrete, or textured plaster in loft apartments and industrial-style homes.
Gira Esprit: sustainability in clear form – With today’s focus on sustainable living, the Gira Esprit is the perfect fit for wellness interiors. The linoleum-plywood option merges two renewable, environmentally friendly materials into one attractive frame. This option subtly accentuates the down-to-earth ambience of country-style homes and eco-friendly styles. Gira Esprit switches made from glass, chrome, aluminium, stainless steel, or bronze add an elegant finish to minimalist homes.
Gira Standard 55: Upgrade and adapt as required. A simple, high-quality design line for basic electrical installation, this light solution is compatible with 300 functional inserts via the Gira System 55, so you can expand and adapt each Gira switch-system as required. Now users have the option to interchange between Design Lines and choice of flat or surface-mounted installation, with colour variants including Pure White matt, Pure White glossy and Cream White glossy.
Gira surface-mounted design lines bring more functions on your wall – Gira surface-mounted switches are a good fit if you are renovating indoors and want a simple retrofit. Rather than tearing your walls open, you can simply install the cables with a clip fastening and then choose a switch from the Gira Studio, Gira E2, Gira Standard 55 and Gira Profile 55 Design Lines.
Mix & Match: Choose the design and functions that fit your home best – Try the Mix & Match method, to explore even more possibilities to create personalized switch designs. Just select your favourite materials and colours, and then add the inserts and functions you need – it’s as simple as that. And the good news is that everything’s covered, as well as conventional switch and socket inserts, Gira Smart Home inserts such as the Gira KNX button and the Gira Home Station will fit all frames of the Gira design lines.
Still not quite sure which Design Line is right for you? No worries – the Gira design configurator will help you out. Using Augmented Reality, this tool gives you a preview of how different design lines and combinations of colours and materials will look on your walls. Simply download the Design Configurator app from the App Store or Google Play Store and print out a tracking motif from the Gira website. Then place the motif on the spot where you want to install a switch and scan it with your smart phone or tablet. The app will then create a virtual presentation in Live View mode.