Switch Plate
Light Switch Plates – Illuminate The Beauty Of Your Decor
It was not so long ago that light switch plates only came in white or beige plastic with one or two holes for switches. If you thought something else might be nice, too bad. White or beige light switch plates were the industry standard, and what you got. Pretty boring, huh?
Today, of course, modern lighting requires different light switches and the variety of looks in light switch plates expanded with along with the variety and functions of lights. Not only are there the traditional light switch plates you’re used to, but you can get paddle light switch plates, circular dimmer light switch plates and sliding dimmer light switch plates that will go with your various light switches so you can have more control and flexibility in the illumination options for your home.
When it comes down to it, light switch plates are an often overlooked and unexpected possibility for beauty in your home. Let’s face it, few people really pay any attention to their light switch plates until they crack and break or until they are so dirty they won’t clean anymore and have become an eyesore in the room.
But if you look around your room with a fresh pair of eyes, you’ll suddenly notice that their presence on walls affects the way you think about a room. Don’t believe that? Well then, see for yourself. A good way to test this is to buy a light switch plate that is totally out of character with your room and put it on your wall. Suddenly it’s like having the wrong painting or other décor in the room. It jumps out at you as being completely out of place. Now think of this at the other end of the spectrum. If you conduct a household hardware search and find light switch plates that match your room or style, it can be a major complement to your décor and make the room look more complete and impressive. Why do you think designers are now creating light switch plates? They have realized that the little details make a big difference.
Many people don’t mind buying beautiful antique doorknobs or cabinet pulls, but they don’t want to put out any cash into light switch plates. That’s ok. You don’t have to. While there are extremely fancy light switch plates on the market, you don’t have to shop on the high-end household hardware rack. Even if you want to stick with plastic, there are many colors and shapes you can get these days that can add contrast or complement your décor. For those with more discerning tastes, there is an endless selection, all the way up to customized pieces, you can choose from.
If you are thinking of redoing your lighting options in the room, no time is better to replace those light switch plates. Keep in mind what you are planning, as far as lighting options, and make sure to find a plate that can accommodate your needs, while still projecting your style.
About the Author
Jesse Akre, author, gives advice on buying swanky
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Decorative Switch Plate
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WESTERN DECOR DOUBLE RUST BARBWIRE LIGHT SWITCH PLATE $10.95 |
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EGYPT NEFERTARI PAINTED MURAL DOUBLE SWITCH PLATE #1 $6.49 |
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SPORTS METAL SWITCHPLATE FOOTALL BASEBALL BASKETBALL SOCCER BALL “NIP” $4.99 |
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METAL SWITCHPLATE YELLOW DUCKS DUCKIES BLUE BUBBLE BACKGROUND VGC $2.99 |
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Fisher Price PRECIOUS PLANET rocker LIGHT SWITCH plate / GFI outlet Giraffe $9.50 |
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NOS Lucas Ignition Switch Nut & Chrome Plate Triumph Norton BSA 33 $31.59 |
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FAIRY LITTLE GIRL AND MAGIC FLOWERS SINGLE SWITCH PLATE $4.99 |
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8 NOS Massey Bakelite Covers 7 Duplex 1 Switch Ivory W/ BOX Wall Plate $15.79 |
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Fisher Price PRECIOUS PLANET LIGHT SWITCH plate GIRAFFES single switch plate $8.00 |
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NAVIGATIONAL ASTROLADE 2 DOUBLE SWITCH PLATE COVER $6.98 |
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SEASIDE MAHAINA O MAKENA DOUBLE SWITCH PLATE COVER $6.98 |
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UP THE DIVIDE SINGLE SWITCH PLATE $5.98 |
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Single Light Switch Plate Cover – Vintage Cowgirl $5.98 |
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Sunflower White Picket Fence Switchplate Handpainted Switch Plate Outlet Cover $2.99 |
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Wizard of Oz Single Light Switch Cover Plate The Tin Man $5.00 |
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Two NEW Baldwin Solid Brass 3 Gang Toggle Switch Plates Both # 4770-030 CD $16.99 |
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5 x Smoothie Switch Plates, 2 Receptacles / 1 Switch $7.99 |
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Rusty Wallace Wall Switch Plate Cover MIP 1997 Penske Nascar $1.99 |
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3 Gang Button White Wall Mount Light Switch Plate Cover $7.53 |
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EGYPTIAN OSIRIS PAINTED PAPYRUS SINGLE SWITCH PLATE #1 $4.99 |
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AU 3 Pin Universal 2 Pin Socket Switch Panel Plate Wht $8.91 |
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Faires looking for you Double Light Switch Cover Plate $6.00 |
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Stanley Hardware 805812 Antique Brass Single Switch Wall Plate $21.77 |
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Longhorn Double Switch Plate Cover – Western Cowboy $13.99 |
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ELEPHANT MALE AFRICA WILD LIFE DOUBLE SWITCH PLATE #9 $6.49 |
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LAUNDRY DAY Switch Plates Cover NEW CUSTOM Single $9.99 |
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Ballerina Switch Plate / Wall Plate ~ NEW ~ $0.99 |
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5-Gang Stainless Switch Cover Decora Outlet Wall Plate $34.95 |
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Vintage Irmi Light Switch Plate Cover Baby Nursery Hey Diddle Cat Moon Wooden ** $9.99 |
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FASHION VICTORIAN HATS VINTAGE SINGLE SWITCH PLATE $4.99 |
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NAUTICAL BOAT HOUSE PASTEL DOUBLE SWITCH PLATE COVER $6.98 |
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SKI IN THE SUN IN FRANCE DOUBLE SWITCH PLATE $6.98 |
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Double Switch Plate Cover – Wine Bottle And Cheese $6.98 |
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On/off/on 3 Position Square Plate Universal Cam Switch $13.27 |
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Kids Lego theme LIGHT SWITCH PLATE COVER HOME DECOR Unique Colorful Fun $8.50 |
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NEW ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS BASEBALL MLB COVER PLATE COMBO $5.70 |
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NEW ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS BASEBALL MLB COVER PLATE COMBO $5.70 |
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NEW ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS BASEBALL MLB COVER PLATE COMBO $6.62 |
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NEW ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS BASEBALL MLB COVER PLATE COMBO $6.62 |
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1950 World Series Philadelphia Phillies Single Toggle Light Switch Cover Plate $5.50 |
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Floral Tulip } double LIGHT SWITCH PLATE COVER Home and room Bold colors $7.55 |
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New Hannah Montana light switch plate Miley HEARTS $0.99 |
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Vintage NOS Bakelite Art Deco Style Electrical Switchplate $2.49 |
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Damask Teal White and Black Single Toggle Light Switch Cover Plate $3.50 |
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New Disney Princess Tinkerbell fairy switch plate Blue $0.99 |
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Chic hp Shabby Pink Rose outlet & switch plate cover – 6 covers for 1 price $15.99 |
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FAIRY ON RED MUSHROOM & BUTTERFLY DOUBLE SWITCH PLATE $6.49 |
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COWBOY BOOTS WESTERN BW #2 LIGHT SWITCH COVER PLATE $5.19 |
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FIREFIGHTER LIGHT #1 LIGHT SWITCH COVER PLATE $5.19 |
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FIREFIGHTER LIGHT #1 LIGHT SWITCH COVER PLATE DOUBLE $6.19 |
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PILLSBURY DOUGHBOY # 6 LIGHT SWITCH COVER PLATE $5.19 |
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PILLSBURY DOUGHBOY # 6 LIGHT SWITCH COVER PLATE DOUBLE $6.19 |
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WINE AND GRAPES FRUIT #5 LIGHT SWITCH COVER PLATE $5.19 |
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Leviton White 7-Gang Switch Cover Wallplate Switchplate $49.95 |
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Christmas Candle Plastic Canvas Switch Plate Cover Kit $8.00 |
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New Disney Cars McQueen switchplate switch plate light $0.99 |
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OKLAHOMA SOONERS!— SINGLE SWITCH PLATE $7.00 |
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5 Gang Switch Plate Cover Five Switches Toggle White $8.50 |
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Signed J.M. LIMOGES France Wall Light Switch Plate Cover Porcelain~ Putti Cupids $24.99 |
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NEW Switch Plate Cover FLOWER Single Switchplate SPRING $14.99 |
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Kansas State Wildcats Single Light Switch Plate Cover $7.49 |
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Signed J.M. LIMOGES France Wall Light Switch Plate Cover Porcelain~ fleur de lis $24.99 |
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SUNFLOWERS & BIRDHOUSES DOUBLE LIGHT SWITCH PLATE COVER $6.98 |
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SUNSET GLOW MOTHER NATURE DOUBLE SWITCH PLATE COVER $6.98 |
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Single Switch Plate – Light Blue Cubby The Explorer $5.98 |
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Single Switch Plate – Tan And Coral Rose Garden $5.98 |
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EGYPT GREAT PYRAMIDS OF GIZA SINGLE SWITCH PLATE #7 $4.99 |
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Peacock bird Art Folk painting Light Switch cover plate $7.25 |
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Bucilla Noel and Joy Switch Plate Covers Felt Craft Kit $14.99 |
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CHERUB ANGELS LIGHT SWITCH PLATE COVER $0.99 |
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DRAGONFLY INSECT SINGLE SWITCH PLATE #1 $4.99 |
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CABIN BEAR MOOSE LIGHT SWITCH PLATE COVER $4.25 |
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KITCHEN DECOR OLD CAST IRON STOVE COMBO SWITCH / OUTLET COVER PLATE $7.99 |
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DRAGONFLY LIGHT BLUE ON FLOWER DOUBLE SWITCH PLATE $6.49 |
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PALM TREE BLUE MOON DOUBLE LIGHT SWITCH PLATE COVER $7.25 |
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UK Kentucky Wildcats Single Light Switch Plate Cover $7.49 |
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NIB FIGI Ballet Slippers Single Toggle SwitchPlate HandPainted New! $12.99 |
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PRIMITIVE COUNTRYBERRIES AND VINE Single Switch plate $5.99 |
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DUCKS BATH TIME KIDS DECOR SINGLE SWITCH PLATE $4.99 |
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country home folk TRIPLE LIGHT SWITCH PLATE COVER $8.50 |
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Double Light Switch Plate Cover – Special Order $6.98 |
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Double Light Switch Plate Cover – Tender Blue Wave $6.98 |
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Single Switch Plate Cover – Fantasy Demon With Swords $5.98 |
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MAX IN THE ADIRONDACKS SINGLE LIGHT SWITCH PLATE COVER $5.98 |
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EGYPTIAN PAINTED MURAL TOMB SINGLE SWITCH PLATE #2 $4.99 |
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Fuchsia Flower Pattern Heart Shape Fabric Cover for Switch Plate $4.05 |
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Country Bear Switch Plate Cross Stitch Kit – CUTE $8.99 |
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LAVENDER WITH WHITE POLKA DOTS SINGLE WOOD SWITCH PLATE $9.00 |
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ELEPHANT MALE AFRICA WILD LIFE SINGLE SWITCH PLATE #4 $4.99 |
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Lighthouse Double Switch / Outlet Plate Cover $7.67 |
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Clown Clowns Circus Light Switch Plate Cover #01 V122 $3.49 |
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Hot Chili Peppers Light Switch Plate Cover #01 V118 $3.49 |
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Waverly Home Classics for Kids Diva Switch Plate – New In Package $1.00 |
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Jester Clown Circus Light Switch Plate Cover #1 V123 $3.49 |
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Jester Clown Circus Light Switch Plate Cover #2 V124 $3.49 |
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1980s GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG GSD Dog Bone Light Switch Plate Wood Hand Painted NEW $14.99 |
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Waverly Home Classics for Kids Fire Engine Switch Plate – New In Package $1.00 |
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AC 250V 10A On/On SPDT 1 Gang Wall Switch Plate White $5.24 |
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Disney Princess Single Toggle Light Switch Cover Plate $3.50 |
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Music Double Switchplate Cover-Great Decor Accent! $3.99 |
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SWITCH PLATE $28.67 SWITCH PLATE |
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Switch Plate $6.99 Pricing subject to change. Switch Plate |
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Plate Switch $9.49 Pricing subject to change. Plate Switch |
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SPEAKER SWITCH PLATE $52.86 SPEAKER SWITCH PLATE |
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Oem Systems / SWITCH PLATE / IW-101-A $28.05 Oem Systems – SWITCH PLATE – IW-101-A |
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Left Handle Switch Plate $4.64 Left Handle Switch Plate is in stock and ready to ship from TrendTimes.com. Our toy stores sell Left Handle Switch Plate for the best price of $3.46 and personal shoppers are standing by to assist you. |
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Right Handle Switch Plate $5.97 Right Handle Switch Plate is in stock and ready to ship from TrendTimes.com. Our toy stores sell Right Handle Switch Plate for the best price of $4.45 and personal shoppers are standing by to assist you. |
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Wonderland Switch Plate $44 Much Too Cute Enjoy the whimsy and sweetness of this Wonderland Switch Plate in your little girls room This adorable switch plate is brightly decorated with swirls and squiggles in bold colors What a perfect and simple way to add that finishing touch Crafted of: Ceramic |
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Powerwh Toggle Helm Switch Without Plate $34.99 Powerwh Toggle Helm Switch Without Plate . Toggle Helm Switch |
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Switch with locking cover plate SP-KPS-1 $90.99 Switch with Locking Cover Plate SP-KPS-1 |
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Cotton Candy Switch Plate $45 Sweet and Cute Design Its never been simpler to add that finishing sweet touch to your little girls room than with this adorable Cotton Candy Switch Plate The ceramic plate is hand painted with swirls and squiggles in pretty pastels colors Much too cute |
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Dino Switch Plate $44 Hey Dino If your lad is a dinosaur lover then he is sure to go crazy over this adorable work of art Its exquisite Put the finishing touch to your sons room by complementing it with this Dino Switch Plate |
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Lck Switch Cvr Plate;115v $67.99 LOCK SWITCH CVRPLT 115V |
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Twinkle Star Switch Plate $44 Open The Light N Reach For The Stars Effortlessly add that decorators touch with a pretty light-switch plate Hand painted on delicate ceramic is a friendly moon and twinkling stars with a background of either pink or blue Sure to add the finishing touch to any room Crafted Of: Ceramic |
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Leap Frog Switch Plate $44 A Simple Way To Add The Finishing Touch Effortlessly add that decorators touch with a pretty light-switch plate Hand painted on delicate ceramic is a friendly frog sitting beneath two dragonflies smiling to the worldSure to add the finishing touch to any room Crafted Of: Ceramic |
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Crayons Switch Plate $44 Oh How Colorful Effortlessly add that decorators touch with a pretty light-switch plate Hand painted on delicate ceramic are four primary colored crayons on a solid white background Sure to add the finishing touch to any room Crafted Of: Ceramic |
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Surfer Dude Switch Plate $44 A Simple Way To Add The Finishing Touch Effortlessly add that decorators touch with a pretty light-switch plate Hand painted on delicate ceramic is a delightful surfboard a swaying palm tree and a calm beach background Sure to add the finishing touch to any room Ceramic Handpainted |
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Plane Silly Switch Plate $44 The Skys The Limit Effortlessly add that decorators touch with a pretty light-switch plate Hand painted on delicate ceramic are two flying planes with white fluffy clouds on a lovely light blue background Sure to add the finishing touch to any room Crafted Of: Ceramic |
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Pink Gingham Switch Plate $44 A Simple Way To Add The Finishing Touch Effortlessly add that decorators touch with a pretty light-switch plate Hand painted on delicate ceramic is a lovely pink n white gingham Sure to add the finishing touch to any room Crafted Of: Ceramic |
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Purple Flowers Switch Plate $44 A Simple Way To Add The Finishing Touch Effortlessly add that decorators touch with a pretty light-switch plate Hand painted on delicate ceramic is lovely flowers and friendly ladybugs on an attractive purple background Sure to add the finishing touch to any room Ceramic Handpainted |
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Pink Flowers Switch Plate $44 A Simple Way To Add The Finishing Touch Effortlessly add that decorators touch with a pretty light-switch plate Hand painted on delicate ceramic is lovely flowers on a soft pink background Sure to add the finishing touch to any room Ceramic Handpainted |
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Cars Switch Plate $44 A Simple Way To Add The Finishing Touch Effortlessly add that decorators touch with a pretty light-switch plate Hand painted on delicate ceramic is an adorable red and blue car on a light green background Sure to add the finishing touch to any room Ceramic Handpainted |
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Jungle Babies Switch Plate $14.95 From the moment you enter your child’s nursery, you can decorate with the incredible number of mix and match items available from the Jungle Babies collection from NoJo. It even includes a darling light switch cover that will have your baby smiling a "hello" and "bye bye" to a cute little tiger peering from under a swaying coconut palm tree. The cover measures 4" by 4.74" and fits an outlet with a single switch only. Switch plate cover screws included for installation. Gift Wrap not available. Shipping Note: This item ships via UPS Ground within contiguous United States only. Cannot be shipped to AK/HI, PO boxes, US territories, or APO/FPO addresses. |
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Spider-Man Light Switch Plate $9.99 Let Spider-Man help you hit that light switch! This Spider-Man Light Switch Plate will fit perfectly in your room with all of your other comic book gear, and it’ll look great on its own too! Featuring an image from the Amazing Spider-Man comic books of Spider-Man swinging around the city, this light switch plate is a must-have. |
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Pink and Brown Dots Switch Plate $45 Fun and Bright Dots Add that fun and cute touch to your little ones room with this sweet Pink and Brown Dots Switch Plate The ceramic plate is hand painted with whimsical dots in vivid colors of pink and brown What could be cuter Crafted of: Ceramic |