The Evolution of Lighting Your Room

Ever since the light bulb was invented, mankind has relied on “flipping switches” to turn on the light and brighten up their spaces. With technology advancement, light sources have changed over the years - from incandescent bulbs to fluorescents, and now LED light bulbs. Similarly, it's not only the source that witnessed improvements, but the switch plates used to cover the wiring has also undergone changes.

There were a number of big transitions in light switches as well before the rocker came into being. Early technology consisted of push buttons which were built in sets of two for every bulb – you used the first button to turn on the light while with the second one turned it off.

After the earliest push buttons, pull ropes and toggle switches were next, followed by rocker switches. Now with audio and motion sensors, lighting technology has definitely come a long way. The often forgotten switch plates have too followed the same journey of transformation and are now available in various designs and colors. But even color and designer options are often less than ideal for finishing out your space.

Decorative and colored switch plates certainly do improve the look of your rooms. However, you are limited to the designs, themes and colors that the manufacturer chooses. Why settle for the same old boring switch covers. Make a bold statement with your own color or decorative detail on your wall plates? You can find paintable switch plates and paintable outlet covers in a range of shapes and sizes to accommodate most home applications. With 4 different textures to choose from, easily paint your wall plates to provide an exact and seamless match to the rest of your color scheme.

Once you are ready to get started on a renovation job, make sure to swap all your boring wall switch plates with new hand painted artistic and brightly colored decorative wall plates. Personally decorated switch plates in home design are regarded as elegant finishing touches, so order your paintable wall plates today.

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Finding the Right Wall Plates for Your Home – Some Considerations

A typical wall plate will satiate a simple but necessary function of keeping wires, outlets and switches covered and away from fingers. With a range of colors and materials to choose from, switch and wall plates can enhance the décor of your any room. Before investing in expensive decorative or colored wall plates for your home, there are certain considerations to ensure an optimum buying experience.

A look at the essential aspects to consider while choosing a wall plate:

Configuration: Wall and switch plates are accessible in a wide variety of configurations in order to fit different types of outlets, electrical switches, and phone or data jacks. In order to buy the right wall plate for your needs, take a simple accounting of the switches and outlets in your room.

Wall Texture: Standard inexpensive wall plates may work just fine for basic paint jobs, but if you have textured walls – orange peel, hand trowel or knock down – look for wall plates that come already textured.

Color: While there are several color and designer plates to choose from, colored plates are typically not a perfect match for your room color or wall texture. Look for inexpensive paintable wall plates. These wall plates come packaged ready to paint – textured and primed. If you’ve invested in wall texturing or custom colors, paintable wall plates will complete your room’s look.

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Decorative Wall Switch Covers for Enhancing Your Room Design

Gone are the days when using cheap wallpaper or installing expensive murals were the some of the options available to spice up your room. To achieve your haven’s dream, the appearance of your room starts with choosing themes and specific designs for your interior. There are some creative accessories on the market that can complete your room’s design.

After painting your room an elegant red you think everything looks fine. Then your attention gazes upon multiple plain spots – rectangular patches of the wall with a white or otherwise mismatched color that plainly are out of place in your new red room – light switch and wall plates. What do you do? There are several options – colored plates, wallpapering the plates, painting a standard plate – all of which are not ideal. Instead, pickup a wall plate that is already textured and primed that allows for easy painting and a complete match to your room’s design.

Available in four different textures, paintable wall plates allow you to apply your own design or paint color - ranging from animal prints to simple paint colors. Transform the look of your walls with your personally designed decorative wall plates and covers.

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