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Many people are beginning to recognize the impact that upgrading your light switch covers can make. When you give a room in your home a total makeover, those drab plastic plates can feel like they’re dragging down the upgrade. If you want to give your light switches a makeover to match your stylish new décor, here are some of the best light switch wall plate options to choose from. Mirrored Acrylic A mirrored surface on your wall plate might can big an elegant, stylish impact on a space. This option is both unusual and timeless, working wonderfully with modern designs...

Most switch and outlet combinations are pretty straightforward. Light switches contain 1 or 2 toggle or rocker switches, and outlets have two identical openings. It’s fast and easy to find light switch plates for combinations like these. But what if you have an odd combination that includes switches of different sizes, mixes outlets and switches, or includes jacks and other media outlets? If you’re having difficulty finding a switch plate cover for your setup, keep reading for a few tips. Check Our Store First, be sure to check out our online store. Wallplate Warehouse includes many large wall plates with...

Nightlight outlet covers are an excellent way to provide extra nighttime illumination to your home without taking up an outlet. You can walk down the hall to the bathroom or kitchen for a snack late at night without turning on any overhead lights, which can be a blessing to others in your house and your retinas. But where should you install those lighted outlet covers to get the most use out of them? There’s no single correct answer, as it will depend on your home, your family, and what you’re most likely to need the light for. However, here are...

Home upgrades can get pricey pretty quickly, and not everyone has the budget for a total renovation. But if you're looking to upgrade your home in a fast and affordable way, a new style of light switch cover could be just the ticket. Replacing your switch plates takes only a few minutes and can be done on a low budget while still making a big impact. Here are a few stylish switch plate covers we recommend for a quick makeover of any room. Autumn Copper People often think of copper as the color of a penny. While it's undoubtedly true...

Most switches and outlets are white with white wall plate covers—but not all of them. Some light switches and outlets can be gray, black, almond, or ivory (to name a few). This isn’t a big deal when they already have matching wall plate covers on them. But what if it’s time to replace those covers? Or what if you want to try out a different color? How do you ensure the ones you select are a good match? We’ve outlined the best coordinating wall plates for different colored light switches and outlets. White As we mentioned, white is probably the...