ICYaLata t1_j1xqde0 wrote on December 28, 2022 at 4:16 AM

Decora style. Also run coax and ethernet to each room from a single location while you have the opportunity. Multiple if the room is able to be set up multiple ways. Outlets should be every 12' along the walls. I also like to add half switched outlets even if you go permanently installed overhead lights and a fan. While you are at it, interconnected 120v smoke detectors (assuming you are in USA) run them off a circuit connected to often used lighting.

Last_Conversation164 OP t1_j1xqm4k wrote on December 28, 2022 at 4:18 AM

Thanks - I understood all of that except half switched outlet - what does that mean ?

Yes Im in USA

shouldco t1_j1xtglk wrote on December 28, 2022 at 4:43 AM

An outlet where half of it is on a switch.

ICYaLata t1_j1xr026 wrote on December 28, 2022 at 4:21 AM

You can split wire an outlet. There are metal tabs you break off. Take a circuit to a switch. Tap the circuit with one constant hot(black) and one thru the switch (red). Run 3wire to your outlets. Wire half the outlet to the red and half to the black. Youll then have outlets that are "split wired" and half will be switched and the other half constant.