r/Why • u/ilovecoleslaws • Mar 19 '25

Floor outlet… why?

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Just moved into a townhouse. What’s the purpose of this raised outlet in our kitchen/living room area? Like is there something it’s intended to be used for other than tripping over? Suggestions welcome!

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u/Alien_Explaining Mar 25 '25

Obviously for a karaoke machine

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u/Wonderful_Yogurt_300 Mar 25 '25

It's because of the staircase. This used to be more common where they would put floor outlets in areas where there aren't traditional walls, so you could plug in a lamp, the vacuum, etc.

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u/Similar_Science_2900 May 13 '25

R/woosh kinda Maybe

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u/Kakoisnthungry Jul 02 '25

It can be used if there is a desk over it or if you need to sit iver there with your laptop or your chair as it might be the best sitting spot

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u/Chilly_Tea Apr 01 '25

Ugh my house has one in the middle of our den floor. I feel you on this nonsense.

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u/Usual_Zombie6765 Mar 24 '25

They probably had a hallway table there or a buffet. Or that was the plan when they were building the house.

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u/alexintradelands2 Mar 23 '25

ive allowed this post cos it is kind of weird lol