Shaving Sockets

Design-led shaving sockets that bring a more considered finish to bathrooms, ensuites and dressing spaces, while keeping everyday charging practical and discreet.

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A shaving socket is one of those practical bathroom details that’s often overlooked — but when it sits alongside beautifully chosen lighting, taps and hardware, the finish matters. Our collection of bathroom shaving sockets is designed to feel more integrated with the rest of the room, with premium finishes that coordinate naturally with your wider bathroom scheme.

Whether you’re styling a modern ensuite, a characterful cloakroom or a more architectural bathroom, these shaving plug sockets combine everyday practicality with a more refined, design-led finish.

At a glance

  • Bathroom shaving sockets in coordinated metallic and matt finishes
  • Designed for electric shavers and toothbrush charging
  • Available in finishes including black, gold, silver and antique brass
  • Created to pair beautifully with matching switches, sockets and lighting
  • Suitable for contemporary and classic bathroom interiors
elemental gold shaving socket for bathroom
matt black shaving socket for design-led bathrooms

Why choose a design-led shaving socket?

In many bathrooms, practical fittings are treated as an afterthought. A shaving socket might only occupy a small amount of wall space, but visually it still contributes to the overall feel of the room — especially in smaller bathrooms where every detail is more noticeable.

Choosing a shaving socket that matches your lighting, towel rails, cabinet handles or switches helps create a more cohesive finish throughout the space. It’s a quieter detail, but one that makes the room feel more intentionally designed.

Bathroom shaving sockets designed to coordinate

Our shaving sockets are designed to sit naturally alongside the rest of the Dowsing & Reynolds bathroom collection, making it easier to create a consistent finish across your space.

Choose Black for stronger architectural contrast and sharper definition against lighter tiles and stone. Gold adds warmer metallic detail that works beautifully with softer neutral bathrooms, while Antique Brass brings a more heritage-inspired warmth with subtle character and depth.

For more understated schemes, Silver and Chrome finishes offer a cleaner, more contemporary metallic look that pairs easily with modern sanitaryware and mirrors.

brushed gold shaving socket with black inserts
gold towel rail

Where shaving sockets work best

Bathroom shaving sockets are commonly positioned near mirrors, vanity units and basin areas, where they’re easy to access for everyday grooming and toothbrush charging.

They work particularly well in:

  • Main family bathrooms
  • Hotel-inspired ensuites
  • Guest bathrooms and cloakrooms
  • Dressing areas with integrated vanity lighting
  • Modern bathrooms with coordinated metallic finishes

Because shaving sockets are often installed close to eye level, their finish tends to be more visually noticeable than many people expect. Coordinating the finish with your wall lights, mirror frames or brassware can help the room feel more balanced and thoughtfully finished.

Designed for modern bathrooms

Alongside their aesthetic finish, our shaving sockets are designed to provide practical everyday functionality for electric shavers and toothbrushes while maintaining a cleaner, more elevated appearance than standard white plastic fittings.

The slimmer detailing and coordinated finishes help these fittings feel more intentional within contemporary bathrooms, boutique-style ensuites and design-led renovations.

Frequently asked questions

What is a shaving socket used for?

A shaving socket is designed for low-power bathroom appliances such as electric shavers and toothbrush chargers. They are commonly installed near bathroom mirrors or vanity areas for convenient everyday use.

What’s the difference between a shaving socket and a normal plug socket?

Bathroom shaving sockets are specifically designed for bathroom environments and are typically isolated for safety. Standard plug sockets should not normally be installed close to bathroom basin areas unless regulations and zoning requirements are met.

Can shaving sockets be used for electric toothbrushes?

Yes. Most bathroom shaving sockets are suitable for charging electric toothbrushes as well as electric shavers.

Should shaving sockets match bathroom hardware?

Matching your shaving socket to your lighting, taps, cabinet handles or other bathroom fittings helps create a more cohesive and considered look throughout the room.

Are shaving sockets suitable for modern bathrooms?

Yes. Design-led shaving sockets work particularly well in modern bathrooms where coordinated finishes and smaller design details help elevate the overall scheme.

Complete the look

Pair your shaving socket with coordinating bathroom lighting, switches and sockets to create a more cohesive finish across the room.