All About Outlet Covers

We've got you covered

A new look

Developing a look for your home or apartment is now easier than ever. There was a time when good-looking design was only available to those willing to spend exorbitant amounts of money or had the time and talent to create unique items themselves. Now great design is available to everyone and in a variety of products. This revolution has trickled down to outlet covers and switch plates. You can even design your own custom electrical outlet plates for a modest fee.

Antique outlet covers

The post-war years marked a time when average Americans could afford to own their own homes. These were the years of mega mass production that brought unequaled wealth and also uniformity of design. The average person could afford many more things than they could a generation before.

The fifties brought outlet covers and switch plates that were made of unadorned plastic and metal. They ceased being elements of style and became just utilitarian objects, slapped on by contractors and ignored by homeowners.

Now we have outlet covers that reproduce the design movements of the early part of the century. We can bring the look of Frank Lloyd Wright into our homes and enhance the overall beauty of a space. Other designers, like Erte, are also represented in these reproductions which emulate classic lines.

Contemporary outlet covers

Good-looking switch plates and decorative wall outlet covers are not just limited to antique reproduction covers. There are also hundreds of newly designed plates. They range from sleek designs that emulate the look created by architects like Frank Gehry, designer of Chicago's Millennium Park and The Los Angeles Opera House, to humorous images from popular culture.

Decorative outlet switch covers adorned with characters like Curious George and from Dr. Seuss are very popular. It is surprising the affect a small touch like a Cat In The Hat switch plate can have on the look of a playroom or bedroom. They can also be purchased with outlet covers that match but include safety features that protect children.

More information on electrical outlet covers