In the design debate between form and function, light switch covers— also called “switch plates”— generally fall squarely in the functional category. But they don’t have to, says Audrey Scheck, ...

Celebrity designer Nate Berkus once said: “Your home should tell the story of who you are, and be a collection of what you love.” Adding personality to your home can often feel like an expensive ...

A writer discovers infinite variety (and price points) in custom light-switch plates. By Eve M. Kahn This article is part of our latest special report on Design, which is about getting personal with ...

Picture an electrical outlet cover or a light switch plate: What color is it? If you’re thinking of one that’s plastic and either white or off-white (either by design, or because of layers of grime), ...

Find out how easy it is to swap out your old with new yourself rather than paying out for a professional ...