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Switch plates are one of those necessary items you probably don't notice very often. If you even chose the switch plates in your home, you probably did so with the idea they should blend into the background. That's the approach many builders take anyway. Consider switching out your switch plates to augment your décor.

1. Switch Plates Can Add Color

If you read design blogs, the writers usually advise you to add a pop of color to your décor. Well, that pop can come from the switch plate. So, instead of choosing a plate that matches the trim or the wall, look for one in a complementary color. You can also choose a plate that's in an accent color if you have a color scheme.

2. Switch Plates Can Add Patterning

Another design ideal is to add patterning to your décor. Many people think the best way to do add patterning is with textiles. However, switch plates also come in patterns and even pictures. If you're mixing patterns, make sure you choose a repeating color or shape. For instance, you could choose polka-dot switch plates that match polka-dot textiles in your room.

3. Switch Plates Can Look Elegant

Switch plates don't have to be plain plastic. You see plates in different materials, including metal and enamel. You can choose metal plates in both minimalist and ornamental designs. For a modern room, sleek metal plates would be attractive. Ornamental plates would look elegant in traditional and historical rooms. Consider a chic enamel plate for a posh room, such as a guest powder room.

4. Switch Plates Can Incorporate Dimension

In a similar vein, switch plates aren't always one-dimensional. In fact, with ornamented metal plates, you're already adding physical texture. You can also find plates with more dimension. For example, manufacturers sometimes break the lines of the rectangle with ornamentation, say a flower or butterfly, attached to the plate's surface.

5. Switch Plates Can Augment a Décor Style

Designers often adhere to specific styles when they're planning out their décor. Naturally, each décor style has its own characteristics. Different styles of switch plates can fit into these characteristics. For example, shabby chic favors high ornamentation and a pastel palette. You could choose switch plates with one or both of those characteristics for a shabby chic room.

6. Switch Plates Can Highlight Your Creativity

Whether you opt for a do-it-yourself project or buy an ornamented switch plate, you can use it to highlight your creativity. For example, if you have a hobby, you can choose a switch plate that shows this love. Home Edit even describes a switch plate with a map design, which would appeal to any travel lover.

Create an extra layer of style with new switch plates. To learn more about switch plates, contact a home improvement professional in your area.