Forbes & Lomax is proud to announce it has been awarded Butterfly Mark Certification by Positive Luxury. The Butterfly Mark is awarded to brands that meet the highest standards for people and nature.
Forbes & Lomax was assessed by Positive Luxury on all areas of sustainability: Environment, Social and Governance and they’re delighted to share their results. Discover more here.
Sustainability is at the heart of everything they do — from their beautifully crafted, long-lasting switches and sockets, to the Perspex plates for the Invisible Lightswitch® made from 100% recycled plastic.
They are honoured to be joining a worldwide movement transforming luxury for good.
About Forbes & Lomax
Forbes & Lomax has been producing elegant, innovative light switches and sockets for over thirty-five years. Renowned for launching The Invisible Lightswitch®, it has always approached lighting control from an aesthetic point of view. The Forbes & Lomax collection comprises nine carefully chosen finishes, which are suitable for traditional and contemporary interiors, making it the brand of choice for many top interior designers, architects and decorators. The range includes push buttons and dolly switches for integrating with intelligent lighting control and home automation systems. It also offers a bespoke engraving service. Visit the showroom at Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour.
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Forbes & Lomax, pioneer of The Invisible Lightswitch® is thrilled to announce its participation at Decorex International 2025. This marks another exciting chapter in the company’s journey, as it will be unveiling a new finish in its range, with an exclusive reveal at the show. For the moment details are under wraps, but as always, it has been designed with its customer at the forefront of its mind.
As well as the product launch, it is proud to highlight its continued commitment to sustainability. Forbes & Lomax recognises the importance of reducing its impact on the environment and has done its utmost to make responsible and thoughtful choices in the design of its stand.
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This year, it is also excited to announce it has collaborated with some of the finest brands in the industry. These partnerships are highly valued and it is honoured to be showcasing these amazing brands.
With a focus on craftsmanship, excellence in design and sustainability, Forbes & Lomax is proud to be part of this year’s Decorex and looks forward to welcoming visitors to its stand, F20.
This autumn, Forbes & Lomax is excited to launch its new Micro Dimmer pack. The micro dimmer pack allows you to adjust the brightness of LED lights when used in conjunction with fully retractive switches, such as the Forbes & Lomax retractive dolly switch and momentary button.
It is the first-of-its-kind for centre-off retractive switches and is perfectly suited for use with the Forbes & Lomax centre-off retractive dolly switch. Micro dimmer packs can be installed directly behind the switch and controlled at the touch of a button. Due to their compact size, they are ideal where space is limited.
Micro dimmer packs can be retrofitted and therefore offer an uncomplicated way of updating switches, as no extra wiring is required.
All plates are handcrafted in the UK and assembled at the Forbes & Lomax workshop in South West London.
Tailored specifically for interior designers and architects, this session will explore the intersection of technology and design, demonstrating how the seamless integration of environmental systems can create spaces that are not only beautiful, but also more comfortable, efficient, and sustainable.
From practical applications to inspiring case studies, attendees will gain valuable insight into how invisible yet essential elements such as heating, cooling, lighting, and automation can enhance the client experience while supporting design integrity.
This is a unique opportunity to deepen your knowledge of integrated environmental design and connect with peers who are pushing the boundaries of innovation in the built environment.
Agenda: - 10:30am – 11am: Arrivals, Coffee & Networking - 11am – 12pm: Presentation with John Cullen Lighting, Polar Bear Design, Homeplay, and Forbes & Lomax
SBID Members earn 2 x CPD points for attending!
Please note: The presentation will begin promptly at 11am. Due to the blackout conditions created as part of the experience, late arrivals will not be admitted.
The Forbes & Lomax paintable range of switches and sockets can be painted to blend seamlessly into your walls.
They work beautifully with hand-painted decorative schemes as they can be integrated into the design – as demonstrated by the very talented artist @melissawickhampaints.
For this project, Melissa recreated a small-scale version of a larger mural she had painted in the past.
View the finished mural on display at the Forbes & Lomax showroom First Floor, Design Centre East, Chelsea Harbour.
Credits: Videographer: @teeheald Paint: @littlegreenepaintcompany Scenic Artist: @melissawickhampaints
This spring, Forbes & Lomax is excited to launch its new Single Socket with USB charger. This socket enables you to power multiple devices at once and eliminates the need for additional charging adaptors. The sleek socket, which is available in eight Forbes & Lomax finishes has been designed to suit traditional and contemporary interiors.
Single Socket with USB charger from £70 + VAT
This autumn, Forbes & Lomax is promoting its Painted range of switches and sockets. Designed to complement the famous Invisible Lightswitch®, its primed ready to paint plates are flush to the wall and can be painted in the same colour as a room and therefore, be disguised on a wall or skirting board, making them as unobtrusive as possible.
For the Painted switch, there is a choice of dolly (toggle) or rocker switches and dimmers, which are available with either conventional knobs or buttons. These are supplied in Brass, Brushed Brass, Nickel Silver, Stainless Steel and Antique Bronze.
Painted sockets are available with black or white inserts and come with radius or square edge corners.
Painted switches start from £45.80 + VAT Painted sockets start from £31.80 + VAT
Join us for a talk on colour by Little Greene® ’s Colour Specialist, Simon Hutchinson. Artist, Melissa Wickham will be demonstrating how to integrate Forbes & Lomax’s range of Painted switches and sockets into a decorative scheme using Little Greene® colours.
Image credit: Little Greene’s Bird & Bluebell Wallpaper
Gemma Mouton, Director at Forbes & Lomax has given her insights into the industry. Forbes & Lomax has been producing elegant, innovative light switches and sockets for over thirty-five years. Renowned for launching The Invisible Lightswitch®, it has always approached lighting control from an aesthetic point of view. The Forbes & Lomax collection comprises nine carefully chosen finishes, which are suitable for traditional and contemporary interiors, making it the brand of choice for many top interior designers, architects and decorators. The range includes push buttons and dolly switches for integrating with intelligent lighting control and home automation systems. It also offers a bespoke engraving service. Visit the showroom at Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour.
Founder, Serena Herbert had been working as an interior designer on a prestigious project that included specialist paint and papered walls. Around that time the elegant glass fixtures of the 1920s and 30s were no longer available and the market was dominated by bulky, plastic switch plates. As a response to this, The Invisible Lightswitch® was launched. From there, the range grew to include a variety of metal finishes suitable for both traditional and contemporary interiors.
In the past, lighting hardware had been an afterthought, however we believe changing details like light switches, dimmers and sockets can transform an interior design project. Our collection of switches and sockets instantly smarten up a space. When using wallpaper, a fabric wallcovering or specialist paint effect The Invisible Lightswitch® and Painted socket blend seamlessly into the background.
Increasingly, there has been a focus on the importance of lighting in interior design projects. Over the 20 plus years I have been working at Forbes & Lomax, I have witnessed how lighting controls have evolved. Our British manufactured products offer clients complete control over their lighting at home from the most basic on/off function to pre-programmed lighting scenes. We know not everybody is in favour of the more contemporary style keypads that accompany smart light systems and with our momentary range of light switches, our customers can maintain a traditional, classic look with the technology hidden behind the scenes.
We work extremely closely with interior designers. They are amongst our most cherished client relationships. Our sales managers often attend site visits and are very much part of the lighting planning stage of projects. Most recently, we have welcomed groups of KLC students to our new showroom at Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour for tutorials and an introduction to lighting control. We’re thrilled to be an SBID Accredited Industry Partner, as we very much look forward to connecting and building relationships with the new generation of interior designers.
Our new showroom at Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour has been our most significant venture from the past year. The 70 square metre space has given us the opportunity to show our collection in full and interact with a wide customer base from both the UK and international markets. Not only do we use the space as a showroom, we also host training events, hold talks in collaboration with lighting consultants and welcome our interior design clients to have their meetings there.
Clients are increasingly requesting bespoke switch plates, whether it’s customised engraving or a made-to-order one off plate. These are services we provide as part of Forbes & Lomax Bespoke. With our bespoke engraving service, clients can customise their light switches to denote the function of each button or toggle, which is particularly popular when used in conjunction with a smart lighting system. Custom-made plates provide a solution where space is limited or where a particular socket and switch arrangement is required. In this instance, a client would work closely with a member of our sales team to create a bespoke plate to suit their needs.
We believe there will be a continuing focus on sustainability and British manufacturing. Our processes are under constant review to ensure they align with our environmental goals. We are proud to retain our long-standing British heritage. All our manufacturing is in the UK.
We are excited to be launching our Smart Wi-Fi Rotary Dimmer this year. With the Wi-Fi rotary control, you can operate your lights using a smartphone or app, such as Alexa or Google Home. The rotary dimmer is simple to retrofit and will replace an existing dimmer switch with ease, as there is no need for additional wiring. The Forbes & Lomax Smart Wi-Fi Rotary Dimmer offers maximum convenience as you can change the mood of your lighting from multiple locations in the home. It allows you to update your home automation system with an aesthetically pleasing light switch.
We are proud to be an SBID Accredited Industry Partner. It means a great deal to us to be part of the community promoting the interior design profession. Our values align strongly with SBID’s high standards for quality and professionalism and we look forward to connecting with SBID’s present and future interior designers.
Forbes & Lomax is excited to announce its range of Invisible Lightswitch® and dimmer plates are now made from 100% recycled Perspex.
The Greencast® sheets of Perspex are created from the waste and scrap material of manufacturers and fabricators, which would ordinarily end up in landfill.
By sourcing this sustainable material, Forbes & Lomax is helping ensure it is doing its part to reduce its impact on the environment.
With offices in London, New York and LA, Forbes & Lomax switches, dimmers and sockets are sold worldwide.
All plates are handcrafted and assembled at the Forbes & Lomax workshop in Battersea.
Find out more about sustainability at Forbes & Lomax here.
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