Unless (or sometimes even if) you’re building a home from scratch, chances are you have some unsightly outlets, light switches, or control panels that mess with the flow of your decor. It can be so frustrating to choose the perfect backsplash or wall treatment only to have it interrupted by a small but necessary (and noticeable) blemish.
Fortunately, there are several ways to make those interruptions disappear or blend better than you’d think possible! With a bit of clever decorating, your outlets and light switches can complement rather than detract from your decor.
The most obvious solution is painting or papering the covers to match the wall, or buying plate covers in the right shade:
If you’re reaaaallllly dedicated (or have a great faux painter), you can even camouflage it in your tile pattern!
If your tile is simpler than that, try turning the outlet horizontally to blend in:
Try a flush-mount outlet, which is less obtrusive than the standard type (and also more expensive, but not outrageously so):
Tuck outlets and switches into drawers, cabinets, niches, under cabinets, or even into the counter itself:
Alternatively, you can feature the outlets and switches as a design statement instead of trying to hide them. Group them together for a cleaner appearance with less valuable wall real estate:
Choose a cover that complements the decor but doesn’t blend in:
Or have fun choosing something that screams “notice me!”
[snort]
Would you rather conceal them or show them off?
