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  On the surface, wall plate covers appear far too small and simple to be all that important. They tend to blend into the background, so you probably don’t give much thought to their real purpose. In fact, you might wonder if they’re necessary at all. The truth is, those wall plates are much more important than their size and simplicity might imply. Yes, wall plates are essential for your home. Keep reading to find out exactly why. Protecting Electrical Wires If you’ve ever removed a wall plate, you know that it covers up the opening behind your light switch,...

Spring is a time of renewal, bringing new life and fresh starts everywhere. That makes it a great time to refresh and renew your home by updating its décor. If you’re looking to redecorate a little bit this spring but don’t want a huge project on your hands, keep reading. We’ve got suggestions for simple upgrades, from accent walls to brushed wall plates and more. Wallpaper an Accent Wall Wallpaper fell out of style a few decades ago, but it’s making a comeback with new, modern prints and easier application and removal. Accent walls are hardly a new home décor...

Switch plates might seem like a simple item, but there are far more options than you realize. Here are five tips to follow to help you find the proper size, configuration, and style of wall plates. Know your configuration – First, you should know the proper term for the type of plate you need. Is it a single gang, or a 2, 3, or 4 wall plate gang? Does it combine different elements? Do you need a toggle switch plate or a rocker switch plate? Knowing the exact configuration helps ensure the plate can serve its functional purpose. Choose the...

At first, wallplates seem surprisingly simple. There are light switch covers and outlet covers, and that’s about all the variety you need, right? That couldn’t be further from the truth. Even if you ignore materials and styles (which you really shouldn’t when choosing a wallplate), there’s an incredible variety of different wallplates out there, and each one has different terms used to describe it. Do you know your wallplate vocabulary? Check out our glossary of terms below. Light Switch Cover Types Even if you’re just looking at a single light switch, there are still 2 different types you should be...

Wallplates are generally designed to blend into their surroundings. They don’t draw attention to themselves and quietly go about their jobs of hiding all those wires behind your switches and outlets. But even if you don’t want a wallplate to be a focal point in your room, that doesn’t mean that it can’t add some style to your space. So ditch the boring plastic, and check out these more stylish options that will still blend beautifully with any décor—while adding a little bit of style all their own. Chelsea Brushed Nickel Steel Brushed nickel is a beautiful material for wallplates....