Switchplate Cover
Wednesday, June 15th, 2011
Switchplate Cover
Decorative Switch Plate Covers Finish Any Room's Décor
Home interiors have most certainly come a long way from the days of yesteryear. Busy wallpaper has given way to boldly colored paint on walls; lime green shag carpeting has morphed into easy-care, laminate flooring that looks just like genuine hardwood; and switch plate covers have become a focal point on an interior wall instead of a piece of plastic or metal that was "hidden from the world" behind wallpaper or paint. In fact, decorative switch plate covers are taking the home fashion and décor industry by storm!
Whether you're on a mission to jazz up a dreary room, in a mode to completely redecorate, or anything in between, switch plate covers are one of the easiest details to change, as the only tool necessary to install them is a screwdriver. Details are the deciding factor for the design of any room. Think for a minute about every accent in a particular room: the toss pillows on the love seat in the Mediterranean three-season room; the brightly colored scatter rugs to complete your daughter's "hippy" bedroom; the hand-stenciled movie cameras on the valances of your home-theater family room. Now imagine each room with a coordinating decorative switch plate cover: an olive branch cover in the three-season room; fuscia and orange polka dots on the plate in your daughter's room; and a drive-in theater atop the cover in your family room. The point is: don't dismiss the details!
Decorative switch plate covers now come in as large of an assortment of colors, designs and themes as any other décor genre or artwork. One of the latest trends in choosing a particular theme for a room is to actually pick out the light switch plate cover first, and take it with you to your favorite paint store and match the colors perfectly instead of having to "guesstimate" afterwards to decide if the switch plate cover would coordinate. Matching any area rugs, toss pillows and window treatments to your new switch plate décor are also much easier to do before all room accents are in place.
If picking out a decorative switch plate cover is not your idea of an ideal focal point, be sure not to commit one of the biggest home fashion faux pas of this day and age: sticking with a plain white light switch plate cover! Maybe hearts tickle your fancy in a way that nothing else can. Why not try a light switch plate cover that has a subtle, inlet heart design that only the most critical eye can see? Or a bright red heart switch plate cover in a completely white room, with a fire engine red ultra-contemporary sofa? A splash of color in a world of white can light up a room like nothing else (except the light of the switch itself).
About the Author
Alison Blakely recommends that you visit http://www.switchhits.com/ for more information on shopping for decorative switch plate covers.
Switchplate Cover
How to Make a Picture Light Switch Cover : Cutting out Pictures for Light Switch Plate Covers
|
|
Billet Illuminated Switchplate by Delta $25.99 Universal application;Billet aluminum;2 illuminated toggle switches;1 dual function toggle switch and rubber boot;Pre terminated harness |
|
|
Distributor Switchplate by Crown Automotive $46.99 1994-97 Wrangler;1994-97 XJ Cherokee;1994-97 ZJ Grand Cherokee;2.5L or 4.0L engines |
|
|
Jeep Lights Billet Illuminated Switchplate by Delta $25.99 Universal application;Billet aluminum;2 illuminated toggle switches;1 dual function toggle switch and rubber boot;Pre terminated harness |
|
|
THINLINE II SWITCHPLATE PROX READER WIT $162.99 Philips-HTS5506 - Home theater system - Netflix Pandora Blockbuster Vudu Net TV - 5.1 channel |
|
|
Cover $14.99 Cover |
|
|
No Cover $17.03 No Cover |
|
|
On the Cover $10.13 On the Cover |
|
|
Leviton Leviton Iv Wall Plate Screw 86000 $6.74 Iv wall plate screw Replacement wall plate screws 100 per clamshell Ivory, Leviton brand Brand #: Leviton 86000 UPC: 078477438381 Keywords: wall plate screw ivory switchplate outlet cover wallplate switch |
|
|
Leviton Leviton Wht Wall Plate Screw 88000 $6.74 Wht wall plate screw Replacement wall plate screws 100 per clamshell White, Leviton brand Brand #: Leviton 88000 UPC: 078477443088 Keywords: wall plate screw ivory switchplate outlet cover wallplate switch |
|
|
Leviton Leviton Ss Single Wall Plate 84020-040 $2.21 Ss single wall plate For use with 20A and 30A locking receptacles, 1.594? hole Stainless steel Brand #: Leviton 84020-040 UPC: 078477430750 Keywords: wallplate locking outlet wall cover single stnl st switchplate switch plate |
|
|
Cover To Cover $34.99 Cover To Cover |
|
|
Krups Cover $5.99 Cover |
|
|
Cooper Wiring Cooper Wiring Whstn 2rocker Wall Plate 9522WS $3.45 Whstn 2rocker wall plate Aspire screw-less wall plates clip smoothly into place with gentle pressure Clearly marked top edges make mounting wall plates easy to orient and attach Virtually unbreakable polycarbonate construction, the wall plates are mid-sized to cover wall imperfections and large wallboard openings Screw-Catch feature holds back-plate mounting screws captive for ease of installation 2 gang White satin Brand #: Cooper Wiring 9522WS UPC: 032664645815 Keywords: wall plate screw less 2 gang wallplate gfi switchplate rocker cover switch decora |
|
|
Cooper Wiring Cooper Wiring Sand Rocker Wall Plate 9521DS $2.45 Sand rocker wall plate Aspire screw-less wall plates clip smoothly into place with gentle pressure Clearly marked top edges make mounting wall plates easy to orient and attach Virtually unbreakable polycarbonate construction, the wall plates are mid-sized to cover wall imperfections and large wallboard openings Screw-Catch feature holds back-plate mounting screws captive for ease of installation Single gang Desert sand Brand #: Cooper Wiring 9521DS UPC: 032664645761 Keywords: rocker switch plate 1 gang wallplate screw less wall single decora gfi switchplate cover |
|
|
Cooper Wiring Cooper Wiring Svgt Rocker Wall Plate 9521SG $2.45 Svgt rocker wall plate Aspire screw-less wall plates clip smoothly into place with gentle pressure Clearly marked top edges make mounting wall plates easy to orient and attach Virtually unbreakable polycarbonate construction, the wall plates are mid-sized to cover wall imperfections and large wallboard openings Screw-Catch feature holds back-plate mounting screws captive for ease of installation Single gang Silver granite Brand #: Cooper Wiring 9521SG UPC: 032664645778 Keywords: rocker switch plate 1 gang wallplate screw less wall single decora gfi switchplate cover |
|
|
Cooper Wiring Cooper Wiring Whtstn Rocker Wall Plate 9521WS $2.45 Whtstn rocker wall plate Aspire screw-less wall plates clip smoothly into place with gentle pressure Clearly marked top edges make mounting wall plates easy to orient and attach Virtually unbreakable polycarbonate construction, the wall plates are mid-sized to cover wall imperfections and large wallboard openings Screw-Catch feature holds back-plate mounting screws captive for ease of installation Single gang White satin Brand #: Cooper Wiring 9521WS UPC: 032664645785 Keywords: rocker switch plate 1 gang wallplate screw less wall single decora gfi switchplate cover |
|
|
Cooper Wiring Cooper Wiring Sand 2rocker Wall Plate 9522DS $3.45 Sand 2rocker wall plate Aspire screw-less wall plates clip smoothly into place with gentle pressure Clearly marked top edges make mounting wall plates easy to orient and attach Virtually unbreakable polycarbonate construction, the wall plates are mid-sized to cover wall imperfections and large wallboard openings Screw-Catch feature holds back-plate mounting screws captive for ease of installation 2 gang Desert sand Brand #: Cooper Wiring 9522DS UPC: 032664645792 Keywords: wall plate screw less 2 gang wallplate gfi switchplate rocker cover switch decora |
|
|
Cooper Wiring Cooper Wiring Svgt 2rocker Wall Plate 9522SG $3.45 Svgt 2rocker wall plate Aspire screw-less wall plates clip smoothly into place with gentle pressure Clearly marked top edges make mounting wall plates easy to orient and attach Virtually unbreakable polycarbonate construction, the wall plates are mid-sized to cover wall imperfections and large wallboard openings Screw-Catch feature holds back-plate mounting screws captive for ease of installation 2 gang Silver granite Brand #: Cooper Wiring 9522SG UPC: 032664645808 Keywords: wall plate screw less 2 gang wallplate gfi switchplate rocker cover switch decora |
|
|
Cover to Cover $6.78 Bombshells Samantha Ryan and Jelena Jensen appear in COVER TO COVER, which depicts some of the wildly popular Peach Girls in revealing costumes and poses. These alluring vixens share secrets with the viewer, while sharing even more of their curvacious assets as the program continues. A feast for the eyes, COVER TO COVER also features Cassidey and Anita Dark. |
|
|
Cuisinart Cover $10 Cover for PRC-12 |
|
|
COVER IT COAT $204.99 COVER IT COAT |
Interior Decor Showcase- Start it All With Decorative Outlet Covers!
If you’ve ever been in a decorating “slump”, you’re well aware of feeling the need to do something to an area or complete room, but you’re just not sure where to start. The mere thought of trying to find an idea can put you in a tough place to begin with, but you do have to begin somewhere. Sure, there are all of those shows on cable showing you tips and tricks of the trade that are perfect for the homes of others, but your home is not anything like the ones on TV. Your home is unique, just like you are. Why not start the process where so many end: with decorative outlet covers?
The passing years have seen many different levels of both the outlet cover (sometimes referred to as the duplex outlet cover, to avoid confusion with the plastic safety inserts) and the switchplate cover. For example, many homes in the 1950’s and 1960’s saw wall coverings like wallpaper and fabric placed directly over outlet and light switchplate covers, all in an attempt to conceal what could have been a focal point on a wall. But thankfully that has all changed, and decorative outlet covers are hitting the interior décor market by storm!
While some of the more traditional interior designers are still a bit leery as to the colorful raised and sculpted outlet covers, the up and coming decorators and designers aren’t afraid to enable each room in your home make its own statement- including the details like wood-burned, metal and ceramic, and jeweled copper designs of decorative outlet covers. Most designers will agree that classic filigree and fleur-de-lis patterns are true classics and will remain in the loop for many years to come.
If you just can’t seem to get away from the boring old white outlet covers, why not break into this new trend slowly with a white, ceramic outlet cover with an inlaid pattern or design, or an interesting outside border, or a hint of a scalloped or raised edge around the non-rectangular perimeter. Or maybe you prefer a hand painted, Shabby Chic design (made popular with HGTV’s popular series) white over copper so that a bit of the material’s luminous qualities allow the cover to naturally shimmer.
Got kids? Then the word “plain” can’t possibly be in your vocabulary! What would the kids’ rubber ducky bathroom be without the coordinating duplex outlet and switchplate covers? How could you possibly have a pink princess bedroom with boring, white outlet covers? What good is the finest blue paint job in junior’s room when the bright white cover is staring you in the face? A tiny bit of design or a lot of dazzle can be the finishing (or beginning) touch in any room in your home.
About the Author
Alison Blakely recommends that you visit http://www.switchhits.com/duplex-outlets.html for more information on shopping for outlet covers.
Switchplate Cover