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When you want to update the look of your kid’s room, there are several roads you can take. You can re-wallpaper everything, buy a new movie-themed bed, paint the walls or furniture—the sky’s the limit. It all depends on what your child wants and how much you’re willing to spend. There’s one change you can make, however, that takes a whole lot less work, and is very inexpensive: change out their light switches for new sports-themed decorative wallplates! Individualize Their Room One great thing about decorating a kid’s room with new switch plates is it’s an easy way to add...

When was the last time you switched out the wallplates in your home? If you’re like a lot of people, the answer is probably never. That’s pretty crazy when you think about it. Is there anything in your house that you interact with more than your light switches? Why not make them look as good as possible? If you’re ready to upgrade the appearance of a room, or the whole house, here are some ways metal cover plates can make a big difference. Metal Plates Blend Right In If you want to upgrade your wall switches to plates that are...

The appearance of your office can make an important first impression to a new customer or potential client. It’s the space where first contacts often take place, contracts are negotiated, and deals are closed. Whether your company is just starting out or is well established, you want your office space to reflect your company’s success. The attention is in the details. Well-crafted furniture and comfortable seating demonstrates to a visitor your interest in how your company is presented. The color scheme of the walls should be inviting to a person who wants to discuss business or may be a top...

Good design isn't just about the large furniture in any room, it's also about the small touches. Known as decor, these smaller, more interchangeable features include throw pillows, rugs, wall art, vases, and tabletop pieces like candles or miniature sculptures. Even the best-looking furniture can't stand on its own. Decor makes rooms feel warmer, more inviting, and more lived-in. Without these features, a room will look empty. So what can you do to make the decor in a room stand out? Try replacing your plain light switch covers with decorative wood switch plates. The best switch plate covers will look...

  When decorating your home, don't neglect to add decorative switch plates to your light switches. Not every wallplate is the same. So, to help add flavor and a sense of creativity to your home, start by finding wallplates that help light up your house. Say that you want to match your walls, or perhaps you want something that goes with the theme. Check out a few options to see if there's something that appeals to your inner interior designer. Smooth Stone If you're looking for a something other than wood, plastic, or metal to use for your wallplates, faux-stone...