Features, types, designs, styles, colors and prices to choose the right electric plates for the home. Dark light switches? How should you do to best match the switch plates to the style of the house? Here are some tips for choosing the right design and color plates.
In moment in which the house is renovated, or simply furnishing from scratch, you need to focus on several aspects. Among all, it is important give priority to the choice of furnishings, of the color with which to paint the walls, of the furnishing accessories, last but not least, also plates for the switches. The aforementioned plaques are none other than the bezels surrounding the electrical switches, despite their small size, they have the ability to change the appearance of the rooms, making them more welcoming and rich in style.
On the market there are different types of plates, some characterized by a classic design and a square shape, others from modern designs, rounded shapes and a slimmer silhouette and light. It is not easy to choose the plates and, above all, to combine them in the best possible way. We, in the course of this article, we want to give you some suggestions and advice for choose the right ones. First though, we’ll go to describe the various types, materials, finishes and colors available and also the prices.
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Tips for choosing switch plates
Before being able to choose the plates that best match the rest of the furniture and the home, it is advisable to know the various types that exist on the market, analyzing the materials, the forms and the finishes available.
Plastic, wood, glass, metal: which material to choose?
The electric plates are generally made of plastic materials, are versatile, available in one wide range of colors, finishes, adaptable to furnishings modern, classic, industrial, contemporary and even bohemian. This material can be chosen in any color possible and imaginable, perfect especially in the bedrooms of teenagers and children. Furthermore, it can also simulate other materials, such as wood, marble, and it is the cheapest material.
In addition to plastic plates, they also exist wooden plaques. The above are available in different colors, light, dark, with a glossy or satin finish. Very trendy, are the glass plates. They are beautiful to look at, they give brightness and luster to the environment, the only negative aspect is given by the fragility.
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The metal plates are classic, traditional, they adapt to all environments, are durable over time and particularly resistant. They are also very current the bamboo plates, they are beautiful and manage to create a very welcoming atmosphere, moreover they are eco-sustainable. Finally, they also exist plaques in gold, silver, crystal, are luxurious and expensive, in short, they are for a few!
The most popular list of colors and finishes
What are the most popular colors for switch plates? Here is an updated list of the most varied for you commercially available colors.
- red
- rose
- Violet
- blue
- yellow
- Brown
- black
- White
- green
- Grey
- Orange
- light blue
- fuchsia
- beige
- gold
- silver.
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In addition to the colors, you can also choose between different finishes:
- wood effect
- concrete
- stone effect
- marble
- metal effect
- glass.
Design, shapes and sizes
Electric plates usually are characterized by standard sizes, but also exist in other sizes, larger or smaller. Some are outlined by one geometric shape particular, with rounded corners, high instead are rounded, frommore classic and traditional look. Exist thinner plates, flush with the wall. They allow you to recover precious centimeters, they are almost invisible, perfect in a particularly modern and contemporary environment.
How to choose the plates for the switches
For choose the right switch plates for your home it is necessary to analyze everything we have described to you so far. Keep one thing in mind when buying cleats you have to also buy support, this is to avoid having compatibility problems. The essential element to consider when choosing, is the style of the house.
There are two options to be exact, you can choose the plates of the same style as the house, perhaps of the same color that dominates all the furniture, or think about creating a contrast. Going to choose stronger colors, capable of giving a little sparkle and grit.
In a modern and contemporary house it’s possible indulge yourself, choosing particular plates, also colored or characterized by original finishes. In a classic house, the ideal is to opt for sober neutral plates, perhaps wood effect, or simply the same color as the furniture.
What is the cost?
The cost of electric plates varies according to different aspects, materials, finishes. Typically, the plaques the cheaper they are those made of plastic materials, in fact the price is around under 2 euros. The other materials have a slightly higher cost, but none are excessive, except for plates in gold, crystal and precious materials.
Guide to the choice of switch plates: images and photos
We have come to the conclusion of this article in which we have guided you in choosing the plates for the switches: the types, characteristics, colors and finishes available. Finally, here is a collection of images and photos of different plaque models to inspire you in order to choose the one you prefer.
