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
switchplate covers
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switch plates
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light switch plate
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Decorative Switch Plate
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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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White Cat Kitty Painted Steel Wall Plate Single Switch $6.99 |
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GARY GAETTI LIGHT SWITCH PLATE MINNESOTA TWINS $5.00 |
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DAN MORGAN LIGHT SWITCH PLATE CAROLINA PANTHERS $5.00 |
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BOB LILLY LIGHT SWITCH PLATE DALLAS COWBOYS $5.00 |
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GALE SAYERS LIGHT SWITCH PLATE CHICAGO BEARS $5.00 |
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CHAVIS WILLIAMS LIGHT SWITCH PLATE ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE $5.00 |
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BUDDY BELL LIGHT SWITCH PLATE CINCINNATI REDS $5.00 |
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CLAUDE LAROSE LIGHT SWITCH PLATE MONTREAL CANADIENS $5.00 |
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DICK BUTKUS LIGHT SWITCH PLATE ILLINOIS ILLINI $5.00 |
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GINO MARCHETTI LIGHT SWITCH PLATE BALTIMORE COLTS $5.00 |
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MIKE ROZIER LIGHT SWITCH PLATE NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS $5.00 |
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FRANK CHANCE LIGHT SWITCH PLATE CHICAGO CUBS $5.00 |
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JIM RICE LIGHT SWITCH PLATE BOSTON RED SOX $5.00 |
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TED WILLIAMS DOUBLE LIGHT SWITCH PLATE BOSTON RED SOX $8.00 |
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DREW BREES DOUBLE LIGHT SWITCH PLATE NEW ORLEANS SAINTS $8.00 |
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HANK AARON LIGHT SWITCH PLATE ATLANTA BRAVES $5.00 |
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WILL CLARK LIGHT SWITCH PLATE SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS $5.00 |
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CLETE BOYER LIGHT SWITCH PLATE NEW YORK YANKEES $5.00 |
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JAROSLAV HALAK LIGHT SWITCH PLATE MONTREAL CANADIENS $5.00 |
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JEVAN SNEAD LIGHT SWITCH PLATE OLE MISS REBELS $5.00 |
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STEVE SAX LIGHT SWITCH PLATE LOS ANGELES DODGERS $5.00 |
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MATT WIETERS LIGHT SWITCH PLATE BALTIMORE ORIOLES $5.00 |
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TOM KELLY LIGHT SWITCH PLATE MINNESOTA TWINS $5.00 |
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WILLIE PARKER LIGHT SWITCH PLATE PITTSBURGH STEELERS $5.00 |
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RAYMOND BERRY LIGHT SWITCH PLATE BALTIMORE COLTS $5.00 |
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JIMMY SMITH LIGHT SWITCH PLATE JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS $5.00 |
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RON SANTO LIGHT SWITCH PLATE CHICAGO CUBS $5.00 |
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JEAN BELIVEAU LIGHT SWITCH PLATE MONTREAL CANADIENS $5.00 |
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RANDY MYERS LIGHT SWITCH PLATE CINCINNATI REDS $5.00 |
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JONATHAN VILMA LIGHT SWITCH PLATE NEW ORLEANS SAINTS $5.00 |
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CRAIG BIGGIO LIGHT SWITCH PLATE HOUSTON ASTROS $5.00 |
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BART SIMPSON LIGHT SWITCH PLATE THE SIMPSONS $5.00 |
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CHARLES HALEY LIGHT SWITCH PLATE DALLAS COWBOYS $5.00 |
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PETE ROSE LIGHT SWITCH PLATE CINCINNATI REDS $5.00 |
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CHUCK HOWLEY LIGHT SWITCH PLATE DALLAS COWBOYS $5.00 |