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If your home is like most, you have switch plates that were installed by the builders of your home—and they’re likely cheap, white plastic that lacks any sort of style. Ready for an upgrade? Check out these DIY switch plate upgrades that you can do, or visit our online store at Wallplate Warehouse to find some stylish, higher-quality switch plates for your home. Washi tape – This makeover is fast, easy, and temporary. Whether you’re a renter or just fear commitment, putting some patterned washi tape on your light switch plates can add some visual interest to them without having...

One of the often-overlooked details of interior design is the covers of your outlets and light switches. Most homes feature off-white, generic light switch covers, which are the same in the entire house. But outlet cover plates and light switch covers come in a variety of styles and colors. Here’s how to pick the perfect ones for your purpose. Color Outlet covers come in a variety of colors. They can match the color of your walls, your carpet, or your trim, depending on your preferences. You can keep the outlet covers simple and white, and they’ll fade in the background....

An outlet covered by any other name still serves the same purpose. It’s designed to cover up the electric cabling behind it and allow you to plug in whatever you need. They come in different sizes, shapes, and styles, and they’re used for a variety of purposes. You may have heard them referred to as switch plate covers or wall plates. Outlet Covers Most homes feature both single or duplex outlet plates. A single outlet cover allows you to plug in one cable. A duplex outlet cover has room for two. The duplex cover can be arranged vertically or horizontally....

Preparing for the arrival of your child can be both exciting and stressful. Many parents-to-be focus on “nesting,” or making changes to prepare the home for the baby’s arrival. Much of this is often centered on the nursery and getting that room just right for your little one. If you’re pulling your new nursery together and are looking for the right finishing touches, an upgrade to the room’s light switch covers might be just what you need. Here are a few different covers to consider for your nursery design. Cottage Wood White Sure, most basic light switch covers are already...

‘Tis the season to deck the halls and turn your home into a festive, merry place to be. While some people may prefer to keep their décor simple, many others like to go all out for the holidays. If you’re a major Christmas lover, you can make your décor feel like a permanent part of your home by coordinating your light switch plates and wall outlet covers with your Christmas decorations. How? Keep reading to find out! Go Red or Green Red and green are timeless, easily recognizable Christmas colors. A few turns of a screwdriver, and you can replace...