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What are the most commonly forgotten power point locations?

Frequently forgotten locations include kitchen appliance benches, coffee stations, robot vacuum docks, garage freezers, hallways, outdoor entertaining areas, walk-in robes and bedside charging on both sides of the bed. These are easy to overlook during the electrical appointment but become noticeable after move-in.

Why do hallways need power points?

Hallways are often used for night lights, sensor lighting, vacuum reach and occasional charging. They are rarely given outlets in standard allocations, but adding one or two during the build is inexpensive and avoids trailing cords later.

Should I add a power point for a Christmas tree?

A switched outlet near where a tree or decorations would typically go is a small addition that avoids the need for extension cords running across the floor each year. It's a commonly overlooked convenience outlet.

How do I plan power point positions before the build?

Print your floor plan, mark where furniture and appliances will sit, and walk through a typical day in your mind — where will you charge your phone, plug in a vacuum, make coffee, work, and entertain? This exercise reveals locations that are easy to miss.

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Where Should You Put Extra Power Points?

The locations buyers most often forget — and regret — after move-in. Plan for these during the build and avoid trailing extension leads for years to come.

5 min read·Compare My Build — Independent Resource· Updated July 2026

Cost estimates only: Any building or upgrade figures in this guide are indicative, not fixed prices or quotes. Costs and inclusions vary by project, supplier, location and time. Confirm current written prices and specifications directly with your builder, suppliers and relevant trades.

Key Takeaways

Many useful power point locations are easy to overlook during the electrical appointment.
Thinking through a typical day — cooking, working, charging, entertaining — reveals forgotten spots.
Commonly missed locations include hallways, robe outlets, garage freezers and outdoor entertaining.
Convenience outlets (such as for a Christmas tree or robot vacuum) are cheap during the build, costly after.
Planning positions around furniture, not just walls, leads to far more useful placements.

Commonly Forgotten Locations

When buyers walk into their electrical appointment, it's easy to focus on the obvious rooms — kitchen, living, bedrooms — and miss the smaller, practical locations that make everyday life easier. The following list highlights locations that are frequently forgotten, based on feedback from buyers who have been through the process.

Commonly Forgotten Power Point Locations

Location	Why It's Useful
Kitchen appliances	Blender, food processor, stand mixer — bench outlets beyond the toaster and kettle
Coffee station	Dedicated outlet for a coffee machine, often on a separate bench or pantry
Robot vacuum dock	A charging point in a discreet corner or near the laundry
Christmas tree	A switched outlet near where a tree or decorations would go
Garage freezer	A dedicated circuit for a second fridge or chest freezer
Hallways	Night lights, sensor lights, vacuum reach — hallways are rarely given enough outlets
Outdoor entertaining	BBQ, fridge, heaters, string lights and speakers in the alfresco
Home office	Desk power, monitor, printer, router — clustered where the desk will sit
Walk-in robe	Iron, steamer, charging, sensor lighting
Bedside charging	Outlets on both sides of the bed, not just one

Kitchen Appliances and Coffee Stations

Beyond the toaster and kettle, a kitchen hosts many small appliances — blenders, food processors, stand mixers, slow cookers and coffee machines. Planning enough bench outlets, including a dedicated coffee station, means appliances stay plugged in rather than being swapped and stored.

Robot Vacuum and Cleaning

Robot vacuums need a charging dock in a discreet, accessible location — often near the laundry or a hallway corner. A planned outlet avoids the dock sitting in the middle of a walkway trailing a cord.

Garage Freezer and Workshop

Many households keep a second fridge or chest freezer in the garage. This benefits from a dedicated circuit so it isn't sharing capacity with general garage outlets. Workshop tool outlets and a ceiling-mounted point for a future EV charger are also worth planning.

Hallways

Hallways are rarely given enough outlets, yet they're used for night lights, sensor lighting, vacuum reach and occasional charging. Adding one or two during the build is inexpensive and avoids extension cords running across floors.

Outdoor Entertaining

The alfresco and outdoor areas benefit from power for BBQs, outdoor fridges, heaters, string lights, speakers and garden tools. Weatherproof outlets planned during the build are far cheaper than retrofitting later.

Walk-in Robes and Bedside Charging

Walk-in robes often need an outlet for an iron, steamer or charging. In bedrooms, planning outlets on both sides of the bed — not just one — is one of the most common pieces of advice from buyers who have been through the process.

Tip

A useful exercise: print your floor plan and mentally walk through a typical day — waking up, making coffee, working, cooking dinner, entertaining, cleaning, going to bed. Mark every place you'd reach for power. The result is usually far more outlets than the standard allocation.

How Many Power Points Does a New Home Need?

Room-by-room recommendations to pair with these forgotten locations.

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All information is independently compiled as a general guide. Costs and inclusions vary between builders, regions and specifications. Always confirm details with your builder.