Let’s face it — light switches are probably one of the worst things on your wall. While you can’t just break them or hide them completely, it’s possible to spice things up a bit. There are many ways to do this Make light switches less of an eyesoreOne of which is to cover them — just not all the way.
The trick is to cover your light switches while keeping them fully accessible. One of the best ways to do this is to install a set of shelves around them. From there, you can style the shelves to match the aesthetic of your home. By placing items on either side of your light switch, you can make it look like part of a display rather than a conspicuous fixture. In a DIY, TikTok user Vanessa Maryholm She uses a three-tier shelf with an open back to hide her light switch in plain sight. The open back makes the shelf easy to hang around the switch, while the multiple layers help distract the eye more than a single shelf.
Hide your light switches inside open-backed shelving
In her videos, Vanessa Maryholm styles her shelves with photos and artwork, candles and lots of knick-knacks. Although the shelf is made from warm, natural wood, any color or type of shelf will work. You can also paint your shelf to match the decor you’re putting it on. In this case, the DIYer uses a wall shelf, carefully hung so that his light switch is exposed from the inside. However, you can get the same effect with a free standing shelf. Something like an open-backed bookshelf would work perfectly for this DIY. If you choose to use hanging shelves, make sure you know how to install them properly — down to Which screws to use – so your display doesn’t break at a later date.
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On this video, one commenter suggests putting a gold cover on the light switch to further disguise it, almost making it look like a piece of art inside the shelves. There are many Types of light switchesSo make sure you know the style and dimensions of your specific switch cover before you go shopping for a new one. If you don’t want to buy a new switch cover, or if you just want a custom piece, you can decorate the light switch cover yourself. This would be a great way to pair it with the things you styled around it. you can Paint the plastic outlets and switch covers (acrylic or latex are the best choices), or use decoupage. The key here is to consider what you will put on the shelf around your switch, treating the switch cover as a decorative piece.
