All About Decorative Switch Plates

Everyday you flip your light switches on and off all the time without even thinking about it. What you never stop to notice is that your light switch plate could be turned into a decorative accessory to spruce up the style of your home. Their affordability makes them an even more attractive product. Now you can express your personal style with a switch plate to match your decor. The possibilities are endless with all the styles of decorative switch cover plates that are available on the market today.

Do it yourself

Decorating your very own switch plate can be a fun activity that will ultimately add a touch of personal style and expression to your home. If you feel your creative juices flowing, consider making and decorating your own switch plate with spare tile or recycled broken china. Switch plates can be decorated using stencils or paint.

Custom switch plates

If you're not the crafty type, there are a number of companies out there that will create customized switch plates according to your design. Most any picture, photograph, or design can be put on a switch plate. You can choose pictures of your pets, significant others, children and grandchildren, or even company logo. Most custom made switch plates are sealed with acrylic to prevent scratches and water damage.

But what about my whacky outlets? 

Many of you might be wondering what to do about multiple gangs, outlets, and duplex plates. Well, don't fret. Decorative switch plate covers come for any combination of outlet, gang, or duplex switch you can imagine. They are available in all electrical configurations including single switches, outlets, and blocks, and double and triple switches, and mega left side and mega single switches.

Going fancy

For that classy old world look there are a number of antique cast brass switch plates available. These Victorian style switch plates are high quality and high class. You can also choose from copper, chrome, mirror, porcelain, steel, wood, and more. If you really want to dazzle your guests, get a diamond plate switch cover.
 

Other switch plates

Southwestern - Choose from of Southwestern switch plates featuring cactus and desert scenes, pueblos, and petroglyphs.

For kids - From unicorns and ballerinas to race cars and hockey light switch plates, you're sure to find one that will make your child smile. Kid's switch plates can be fun for everyone.

Beach and ocean sheik - Consider a palm tree switch cover for your beach house.

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