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Most Popular Decorative Home Hardware of the Week (4/17/10-4/23/10)

Saturday, April 24th, 2010

Hello and welcome to our last post for April, many of the flowers are blooming but it also raining here all weekend. So, I can’t really work outside at all this weekend, however I can get a start on some of the Spring cleaning projects inside that never really got started. Maybe just a quick pick up of every room in the house and then concentrate on just the worst room for cleaning.

stair-pornThis week we are focusing on a niche site called Stair Porn. Don’t let the name fool you as the site explains “stair porn™ is a weblog showcasing cool stairs from around the world. If you came here looking for sex, you’re plumb outta luck, bub.”  I stumbled across this site earlier in the week and have found some amazing stairs on here. You might find it a bit odd at first, but really stairs are such a focal point in any home or building it really makes sense to make them interesting as well as functional.  I was taken away by the design variety and ingenuity found in these pictures. My only criticisms are that the pictures aren’t big enough and the information is scant.

This week is the final week of our two year anniversary celebration offering 10% Off anything on our site when you use the coupon code 10OffApril in the shopping cart. This applies to any category from Door Knockers to Picture Hangers and Switch Plates. You can save even more when you look in our Hardware Clearance Center which items are already marked up to 35% off.

Our top ten list this week is dominated by ceramic switch plates and also the return of Good Night Irene Polymer Clay Switch Plates. There is also one clearance line on the top 10 Mercury Mosaics Ceramic Switch Plates.

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Ten most popular decorative hardware items for 4/17/10-4/23/10

Purple Pewter Switch Plate

Purple Pewter Switch Plate

Purple Pewter Switch Plate – Ceramic – Clearance

This switch plate blends two regal colors, purple and pewter, into a majestic style. Also available in the unique round one toggle configuration. Created and fired in Minneapolis, MN. Every switch plate is individually glazed by hand, so no two are exactly the same. Unique and Beautiful, the perfect complement for any room in your home.

Note: This style is no longer available.  The quantity listed above is all that we have or can acquire, get them while you still have a chance!

(Nine Configurations Available)

Fern Switch Plate

Fern Switch Plate

Fern Switch Plate – Ceramic

This switch plate features several fern leaves with a striped green border.  Ceramic switch plates designed and made in Ontario. Due to the nature of the decorating technique and of the glazes, colors may vary slightly.

(Seven Configurations Available)

Rectangles Switch Plate

Rectangles Switch Plate

Rectangles Switch Plate – Ceramic

This switch plate features various sized overlapping blocks of several earth tones.  Ceramic switch plates designed and made in Ontario. Due to the nature of the decorating technique and of the glazes, colors may vary slightly.

(Eight Configurations Available)

Neo-Fossil - Brown Switch Plate

Neo-Fossil - Brown Switch Plate

Neo-Fossil – Brown Switch Plate – Polymer Clay on Plastic

Switch plates individually made by hand in a one-woman studio in Asheville, North Carolina.

Fossils, from the future! An artist-made texture plate is used to create raised patterns on polymer clay, which is applied to standard plastic switch plates. After curing, the polymer clay is antiqued with permanent brown acrylic paint to highlight the detail in the texture. These will fit any standard construction; mounting screws are included and painted to match.

(Twenty Configurations Available)

Asian - Green Switch Plate

Asian - Green Switch Plate

Asian – Green Switch Plate – Ceramic

This switch plate features a geisha girl in front of a green background. Ceramic switch plates designed and made in Ontario. Due to the nature of the decorating technique and of the glazes, colors may vary slightly.

(Seven Configurations Available)

Spirals - Blue Switch Plate

Spirals - Blue Switch Plate

Spirals – Blue Switch Plate – Polymer Clay on Plastic – Clearance

Switch plates individually made by hand in a one-woman studio in Asheville, North Carolina.

An artist-made, hand-carved texture plate is used to create raised patterns on polymer clay, which is applied to standard plastic switch plates, painted blue and cured. These will fit any standard construction; mounting screws are included and painted to match.

(Four Configurations Available)

Stars Switch Plate

Stars Switch Plate

Stars Switch Plate – Decoupage

These switch plates feature various sizes of blue and white stars on a black background.  These individually handcrafted items are mounted on standard switch plates, then sealed to prevent scratching or water damage.  Each one is packaged in a see-through gift bag.  Made in Southern California.

(Five Configurations Available)

Flame Switch Plate

Flame Switch Plate

Flame Switch Plate – Ceramic – Clearance

Are you into hot decor?  There’s nothing hotter than these flame switch plates, but don’t worry they won’t burn your finger when you go to flip the switch. Created and fired in Minneapolis, MN. Every switch plate is individually glazed by hand, so no two are exactly the same. Unique and Beautiful, the perfect complement for any room in your home.

(Eight Configurations Available)

Moon & Stars Switch Plate

Moon & Stars Switch Plate

Moon & Stars Switch Plate – Decoupage

Switch plate featuring a crescent moon with a face over a dark blue sky with several stars.  Each switch plate is made by hand in rural West Virginia, using art prints and durable steel plates made in the USA.  The included screws are hand painted to match the background.

(Seven Configurations Available)

Rooster Wrought Iron Switch Plate

Rooster Wrought Iron Switch Plate

Rooster Wrought Iron Switch Plate

The warm feeling of solid wrought iron finished with a baked-on flat black colored powder coat. This switch plate has the graceful silhouette of a rooster strolling across the top. Hand crafted in Central New York.

(Thirty-Six Configurations Available)

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Most Popular Decorative Home Hardware of the Week (2/27/10-3/5/10)

Saturday, March 6th, 2010

Hello and welcome to the first week of March. With today’s weather it definitely feels like Spring is on it’s way.  I’m starting to categorize all of the projects around our house and the new warehouse space.

One thing we’re trying this year is to look at one room each week and see what little changes and minor fixes we can make to it without spending too much money.  We started with the master bathroom and have been taking care of all those nagging little problems that just keep getting put off.  We’ve also started changing small bits of decor, like the heat vent, that just didn’t match the rest of the room.  (We had a white heat vent while all of the other hardware in the room is wrought iron.) The little bits of change have cost us under $100, but the difference has been amazing. We’re going to try and carry this on through the whole house taking on one room over the course of one to two weeks.  Next week I’ll get some before and after shots.

Art-VanThis week we are featuring one of my favorite online furniture stores, Art Van Furniture from Michigan. They are a chain, but only have stores in one state so I just look at them online. One of the most useful features of their site is their Room Planner. You can use this tool to draw a custom sized room and then use their icons to see how you’d like to lay things out. You can even save and print your rooms. It’s a great idea planner and is helpful even if you aren’t in the market for new furniture.

This March we are featuring 15% Off all the wonderful Rosalie Sherman Designs decorative hardware. Rosalie Sherman designs feature animal themes and will brighten your day with their whimsical door bells, door knockers, drawer pulls and cabinet knobs. All designs are created in Pennsylvania and are shipped directly from the artist herself. Give your room some character and add a few Rosalie Sherman accents.

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Ten most popular decorative hardware items for 2/27/10-3/5/10

Diamond Plate Aluminum - Silver Switch Plate

Diamond Plate Aluminum - Silver Switch Plate

Diamond Plate Aluminum – Silver Switch Plate

Blazin’ cool switch plate and outlet covers are perfect for a garage, shop, specialty room, or car trailer. Car and motorcycle enthusiasts even put them in their homes and businesses.

These specialty covers are made from solid polished diamond tread aluminum and are the larger, standard size. The edges are rolled and the screw holes are counter sunk.

All switch covers come complete with stainless steel screws. Made by hand in Marion, IN.

(Fifteen Configurations Available)

French Country Switch Plate

French Country Switch Plate

French Country Switch Plate – Ceramic

This switch plate features the classic French country design and is always welcome in kitchens and dining rooms.  Ceramic switchplates designed and made in Ontario. Due to the nature of the decorating technique and of the glazes, colors may vary slightly.

(Eight Configurations Available)

Italian Scroll - Antique Gold Switch Plate

Italian Scroll - Antique Gold Switch Plate

Italian Scroll – Antique Gold Switch Plate – Solid Brass

Solid brass switch plate with a classic, elegant look.  Make every lightswitch and outlet look like a piece of classic Italian artwork.

(Four Configurations Available)

Abstract Retro Switch Plate

Abstract Retro Switch Plate

Abstract Retro Switch Plate – Ceramic

This switch plate features an abstract design that brings to mind the hip styling of the early 60s.  Ceramic switchplates designed and made in Ontario. Due to the nature of the decorating technique and of the glazes, colors may vary slightly.

(Eight Configurations Available)

Spirals - Silver Switch Plate

Spirals - Silver Switch Plate

Spirals – Silver Switch Plate – Polymer Clay on Plastic

Switch plates individually made by hand in a one-woman studio in Asheville, North Carolina.

An artist-made, hand-carved texture plate is used to create raised patterns on polymer clay, which is applied to standard plastic switch plates, painted silver and cured. These will fit any standard construction; mounting screws are included and painted to match.

(Twenty Configurations Available)

French Lemon Switch Plate

French Lemon Switch Plate

French Lemon Switch Plate – Decoupage

Original collage designed from antique ephemera featuring a French lemons on a lemon tree branch. Each switch plate decoupaged by hand in Washington state.

(Five Configurations Available)

Treasure Map Switch Plate

Treasure Map Switch Plate

Treasure Map Switch Plate – Decoupage

This switch plate is perfect for all you pirates out there. An old and worn treasure map covers the plate with an X marking the spot and the words “Dead Men Tell No Lies” on the edges of the scroll map.

Featuring original artwork, these individually handcrafted items are mounted on standard switch plates, then sealed to prevent scratching or water damage.  Each one is packaged in a see-through gift bag.  Made in Southern California.

(Five Configurations Available)

Treasure Chest

Treasure Chest

Treasure Chest Switch Plate – Decouapge

Featuring original artwork, these individually handcrafted items are mounted on standard switchplates, then sealed to prevent scratching or water damage.  Each one is packaged in a see-through gift bag.  Made in Southern California.

(Three Configurations Available)

Solid Brass Rope - Polished Brass Switch Plate

Solid Brass Rope - Polished Brass Switch Plate

Solid Brass Rope – Polished Brass Switch Plate

Solid cast brass, plated in Cleveland, Ohio with a Polished Brass finish. Enjoy the warmth and beautify of polished brass.  Brought to a high sheen by hand and coated with a high-gloss baked lacquer to protect the sheen. These switchplates are nice, solid and heavy, offering many years of long lasting beauty.

(Fifteen Configurations Available)

Jacobean Flowers Switch Plate

Jacobean Flowers Switch Plate

Jacobean Flowers Switch Plate – Ceramic

This switch plate features Jacobean style flowers and an neutral background.  Ceramic switchplates designed and made in Ontario. Due to the nature of the decorating technique and of the glazes, colors may vary slightly.

(Eight Configurations Available)

Zebra Print Switch Plate

Zebra Print Switch Plate

Zebra Print Switch Plate – Decoupage

Featuring original artwork, these individually handcrafted items are mounted on standard switchplates, then sealed to prevent scratching or water damage.  Each one is packaged in a see-through gift bag.  Made in Southern California.

(Seven Configurations Available)

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Most Popular Decorative Home Hardware of the Week (1/16/10-1/22/10)

Saturday, January 23rd, 2010

Well, 2010 is now in full swing and I’m looking at the many projects I want to get done around the house.  Always a great time to go out looking for inspiration, and I found a great blog this week Vamp-Decorrelating to design and decor called Vamp Decor.  It features all manner of furniture and architectural design elements. The suite isn’t very old, but I love the ideas they have posted and see it as a great place to get some good ideas.

Now onto our top ten list of the week.  This week our list of top ten decorative hardware items is again topped by mirrored glass switch plates, however many new products have made their first appearance ever including some of the polymer clay switch plates by Good Night Irene!

This January we are offering 20% all Nanette Orijinels pewter switch plates and ceiling fan pulls. Nanette’s hardware is made from hand crafted forms and decorated by hand. If you want something really special for your wall or hanging from your pull then they are a wonderful choice. Also, this week we have lowered many items from SPI Home to 40% off our standard price. These are primarily solid brass switch plates with nature and spiritual themes.

Ten most popular decorative hardware items for 1/16/10-1/22/10

Mirrored Glass Switch Plate

Mirrored Glass Switch Plate

Glass Mirror – Clear Switch Plate – Mirrored Glass

These glass mirror switch plates are made from quality 3/16 inch (5 mm) thick glass and have highly polished 5/16 inch (8 mm) wide beveled edges. Made in China and available in three colors: Clear, Bronze and Gray. Includes screws and spacers.

(Thirty-Nine Configurations Available)

Merlot Grapes Switch Plate

Merlot Grapes Switch Plate

Merlot Grapes Switch Plate – Decoupage on Steel

Switchplate featuring a big bunch of Merlot grapes on a classic background.  Perfect for the oenophile or the casual drinker, display your love of the fruit of the vine.  Each switchplate is made by hand in rural West Virginia, using art prints and durable steel plates made in the USA.  The included screws are hand painted to match the background.

(Sixteen Configurations Available)

Fern Leaves Switch Plate - Brown

Fern Leaves Switch Plate - Brown

Fern Leaves Switch Plate – Brown – Polymer Clay on Plastic

Individually made by hand in a one-woman studio in Asheville, North Carolina.

Bring a little bit of nature into your home! Real leaves are used to texture polymer clay, which is then applied to a standard plastic switch plate. After curing, the polymer clay is antiqued with permanent brown acrylic paint to highlight the detail in the texture. These will fit any standard construction; mounting screws are included and painted to match.

(Sixteen Configurations Available)

Zebra Wrap Switch Plate

Zebra Wrap Switch Plate

Zebra Wrap Switch Plate – Decoupage

Featuring original artwork, these individually handcrafted items are mounted on standard switchplates, then sealed to prevent scratching or water damage.  Each one is packaged in a see-through gift bag.  Made in Southern California.

(Four Configurations Available)

Longhorn Switch Plate - Black

Longhorn Switch Plate - Black

Longhorn Switch Plate – Black – Steel with Nickel Accents

Regardless of where you live bring out your inner cowboy with these finely crafted switchplates featuring a longhorn at the top of the plate. Made from steel with a black powder coat and nickel features.

(Six Configurations Available)

Antique Rose Switch Plate

Antique Rose Switch Plate

Antique Rose Switch Plate – Ceramic

This switchplate features a classic antique rose print.  Ceramic switch plates designed and made in Ontario. Due to the nature of the decorating technique and of the glazes, colors may vary slightly.

(Eight Configurations Available)

Italian Scroll - Antique White Switch Plate

Italian Scroll - Antique White Switch Plate

Italian Scroll – Antique White Switch Plate – Solid Brass

Solid brass switch plate with a classic, elegant look.  Make every lightswitch and outlet look like a piece of classic Italian artwork.

Note: This style is no longer available.  We will be getting a few more in on January 25th, but that will be the last of our stock.

(Five Configurations Available)

Thermometer - Relative Humidity Switch Plate - Ivory

Thermometer - Relative Humidity Switch Plate - Ivory

Thermometer – Relative Humidity Switch Plate – Ivory

Breakthrough in wallplate design-provides form and function with sleek lines and a curved temperature and relative humidity readout display thermometer – - with every attention to detail.

  • Protective lens over the LCD, easy to read 5/8″ display.
  • Long-lasting battery that replaces from a hidden front door. Never a need to take the plate off the wall again to change the battery!
  • Constructed using color-matched U.L. rated plastic – matches your existing switches perfectly.
  • Plate Pals™ wallplate thermometers install in minutes and require no wiring.
  • Ideal for children’s rooms and baths.
  • Digitally accurate to within 1 degree, they monitor the temperature in any room.
  • Engineered in the USA by a 100 year company specializing in temperature control systems.

(Two Configurations Available)

Plain Wrought Iron Switch Plate

Plain Wrought Iron Switch Plate

Plain Wrought Iron Switch Plate

The warm feeling of solid wrought iron finished with a baked-on flat black colored powder coat. Hand crafted in Central New York.

(Nine Configurations Available)

Fern Leaves - Copper Switch Plate

Fern Leaves - Copper Switch Plate

Fern Leaves – Copper Switch Plate – Polymer Clay on Plastic

Individually made by hand in a one-woman studio in Asheville, North Carolina.

Bring a little bit of nature into your home! Real leaves are used to texture polymer clay, which is then applied to a standard plastic switch plate. After curing, the polymer clay is antiqued with permanent copper acrylic paint to highlight the detail in the texture. These will fit any standard construction; mounting screws are included and painted to match.

(Sixteen Configurations Available)

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Most Popular Decorative Home Hardware of the Week (11/28/09-12/4/09)

Saturday, December 5th, 2009

We are now into December and it definitely feels like Winter, I haven’t seen any snow yet, but it is on the horizon. All around people are hanging up holiday lights and getting into the spirit of the season.  While you’re decorating for Winter and the Holidays take a look at our Winter / Christmas Switch Plates, there are over fifty styles to choose from. Whether you like snowmen, Santa or just winter scenes you’re sure to find something that you like.

To kick off December we have decided to offer our twenty most popular switch plates at 10% off.  We have seen a few of these styles show up in our top ten list this week, but have also seen quite a few items that have never made the list before including switch plate screws and a door knocker. We are also happy to celebrate our first full year in business. Thank you all for making it such a memorable year.

Ten most popular decorative hardware items for 11/28/09-12/4/09

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Plain Wrought Iron Switch Plate

Plain Wrought Iron Switch Plate

The warm feeling of solid wrought iron finished with a baked-on flat black colored powder coat. Hand crafted in Central New York.

(Ten Configurations Available)

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Black Oxide - 6-32 Slotted Oval  (100 Pack)

Black Oxide - 6-32 Slotted Oval (100 Pack)

Black Oxide – 6-32 Slotted Oval Switch Plate Screw -100 Pack

100 Pack of switchplate screws with a black oxide finish.
(6-32 Slotted Oval 3/4 Inch long)

(Five Styles of Screws Available)

Sheet Metal - Rust Switch Plate

Sheet Metal - Rust Switch Plate

Sheet Metal – Rust Switch Plate

Solid sheet metal switch plate with a rustic rust finish. Perfect for a rustic themed room or a cabin out in the woods.

(Five Configurations Available)

Glass Mirror - Clear Switch Plate

Glass Mirror - Clear Switch Plate

Glass Mirror – Clear Switch Plate

These glass mirror switchplates are made from quality 3/16 inch (5 mm) thick glass and have highly polished 5/16 inch (8 mm) wide beveled edges. Made in China and available in three colors: Clear, Bronze and Gray. Includes screws and spacers.

(Thirty-Nine Configurations Available)

TOP20

Hammered Switch Plate - Rustic Silver

Hammered Switch Plate - Rustic Silver

Hammered Switch Plate – Rustic Silver – Solid Brass

Hand crafted solid brass with a hammered finish and done up in rustic silver.  These are solid and will give years of good looking artisan charm to any home.

(Ten Configurations Available)

Diamond Plate Aluminum 4" House Number - Chrome Plated

Diamond Plate Aluminum 4" House Number - Chrome Plated

Diamond Plate Aluminum 4″ House Number – Chrome Plated

These house numbers are made from solid diamond plate aluminum, not stamped. Nice, smooth and professional looking, perfect for your home with a very reflective finish to help with viewing at night.

Made from 1/8″ thick aluminum plate in Dayton, OH then chrome plated. Come with matching stainless steel screws.

(Nine Configurations Available)

Italian Scroll - Antique White Switch Plate

Italian Scroll - Antique White Switch Plate

Italian Scroll – Antique White Switch Plate – Solid Brass

Solid brass switch plate with a classic, elegant look.  Make every lightswitch and outlet look like a piece of classic Italian artwork.

(Five Configurations Available)

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Mosaic Leaves Switch Plate

Mosaic Leaves Switch Plate

Mosaic Leaves Switch Plate – Ceramic

This switch plate features leaves swirling across a textured neutral background.  Ceramic switchplates designed and made by a small family-owned studio in Ontario. Due to the nature of the decorating technique and of the glazes, colors may vary slightly.

(Eight Configurations Available)

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Spirals Switch Plate - Purple

Spirals Switch Plate - Purple

Spirals Switch Plate – Purple – Polymer Clay

Individually made by hand in a one-woman studio in Asheville, North Carolina.

An artist-made, hand-carved texture plate is used to create raised patterns on polymer clay, which is applied to standard plastic switch plates, painted purple and cured. These will fit any standard construction; mounting screws are included and painted to match.

(Sixteen Configurations Available)

Fleur De Lis Door Knocker Full Plate - Solid Brass

Fleur De Lis Door Knocker Full Plate - Solid Brass

Fleur De Lis Door Knocker Full Plate – Solid Brass

Solid brass door knocker panel featuring a fleur de lis above a traditional ring shaped knocker.

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Most Popular Decorative Home Hardware of the Week (11/07/09-11/13/09)

Saturday, November 14th, 2009

We are now midway into November and it’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Around here all the leaves have fallen and the weather is turning colder, which is a great time to spruce up the outside of your house and add a splash of interest. A new set of house numbers can add a splash of visual interest to any home.

Let’s take a look at this week’s list. Once again it’s an interesting variety with quite a few items that haven’t shown up in the top 10 before. For more details or to order just click on the photo of your favorite piece of hardware. If you have any suggestions or comments please feel free to let us know.

Ten most popular decorative hardware items for 11/07/09-11/13/09

Fern Leaves Switch Plate - Green

Fern Leaves Switch Plate - Green

Fern Leaves Switch Plate – Green – Polymer Clay on Plastic

Bring a little bit of nature into your home! Real leaves are used to texture polymer clay, which is then applied to a standard plastic switch plate. After curing, the polymer clay is antiqued with permanent green acrylic paint to highlight the detail in the texture. These will fit any standard construction; mounting screws are included and painted to match.

(Sixteen configurations available)

Fresco - Satin Nickel Silver Switch Plate

Fresco - Satin Nickel Silver Switch Plate

Fresco – Satin Nickel Silver Switch Plate – Questech

This switchplate features a fresco pattern and has a satin nickel finish.  Made of Questech metalsa unique and patented material that is made of real premium metals, special polymers and ceramics to create switchplates that are unique. These lightweight and luxuriously textured switchplates, providing a unique option for every room in your home.

Note: This style is no longer available.  The quantity listed above is all that we have or can acquire, get them while you still have a chance!

(Ten configurations available)

Renoir Switch Plate - Bouquet de Roses

Renoir Switch Plate - Bouquet de Roses

Renoir Switch Plate – Bouquet de Roses – Decoupage

Featuring licensed artwork of the Renior paiting “Bouquet de Roses” these individually handcrafted items are mounted on standard switchplates, then sealed to prevent scratching or water damage.  Each one is packaged in a see-through gift bag.  Made in Southern California.

(Two configurations available)

Art Glass Switch Plate - Green

Art Glass Switch Plate - Green

Art Glass Switch Plate – Green – Ceramic

This switchplate features a grid of blocks in various shades of green that bring to mind an work of art glass.  Ceramic switchplates designed and made in Ontario. Due to the nature of the decorating technique and of the glazes, colors may vary slightly.

(Eight configurations available)

Cherry Vanilla Switch Plate

Cherry Vanilla Switch Plate

Cherry Vanilla Switch Plate – Ceramic

Designed and fired in Minneapolis, MN. No two switchplates are ever quite the same. Quiet and classy with understated elegance.

Note: This style is no longer available.  The quantity listed above is all that we have or can acquire, get them while you still have a chance!

(Four configurations available)

Glass Mirror - Clear Switch Plate

Glass Mirror - Clear Switch Plate

Glass Mirror – Clear Switch Plate

These glass mirror switchplates are made from quality 3/16 inch (5 mm) thick glass and have highly polished 5/16 inch (8 mm) wide beveled edges. Made in China and available in three colors: Clear, Bronze and Gray. Includes screws and spacers.

(Thirty-Nine configurations available)

Big Dots Switch Plate - Light Blue

Big Dots Switch Plate - Light Blue

Big Dots Switch Plate – Light Blue – Decoupage

Big dots in various shades of blue that bring a fresh retro look to your switch plate and room.  Each switchplate is individually decoupaged by hand and can be wiped clean with a damp cloth. Kid tested and mother approved, the switchplates withstand everything from kitchen and bathroom traffic to sticky little fingers.

(Seven configurations available)

Horse Switch Plate - Rust

Horse Switch Plate - Rust

Horse Switch Plate – Rust – Wrought Iron

The warm feeling of solid wrought iron finished with a baked-on rust colored powder coat. This switchplate has the graceful silhouette of a horse galloping across the top. Hand crafted in Central New York.

(Eight configurations available)

Expresso Cafe Switch Plate

Expresso Cafe Switch Plate

Expresso Cafe Switch Plate – Ceramic

Get a shot of expresso everyday, without all the caffeine.  Just put up these switchplates and  drink in the colors with your eyes. Created and fired in Minneapolis, MN. Every switchplate is individually glazed by hand, so no two are exactly the same. Unique and Beautiful, the perfect complement for any room in your home.

(Nine configurations available)

Solid Brass Contemporary Switch Plate - Satin Nickel

Solid Brass Contemporary Switch Plate - Satin Nickel

Contemporary Switch Plate – Satin Nickel – Solid Brass

Solid cast brass, plated in Cleveland, Ohio with a Satin Nickel finish. The satin nickel finish is created by gently rubbing nickel-plated brass with an abrasive pad for a satin finish and coated with gloss lacquer. These switchplates are nice, solid and heavy, offering many years of long lasting beauty.

(Sixteen configurations available)

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Most Popular Decorative Home Hardware of the Week (10/17/09-10/23/09)

Saturday, October 24th, 2009

Next weekend will be Halloween and Day of the Dead, it’s hard to believe they’re here already.   I’m looking forward to a few costume parties and seeing all the creative outfits on all the children in the area.

Let’s take a look at this week’s list. Once again it’s a decent variety and quite a few items that haven’t shown up in the top 10 before. For more details or to order just click on the photo of your favorite piece of hardware. If you have any suggestions or comments please feel free to let us know.

Ten most popular decorative hardware items for 10/17/09-10/23/09

Mexican Sunflower Switch Plate

Mexican Sunflower Switch Plate

Mexican Sunflower Switch Plate – Ceramic

This switch plate features a look from south of the border, a boldly colored Mexican sunflower. Ceramic switchplates designed and made by a small family-owned studio in Ontario. Due to the nature of the decorating technique and of the glazes, colors may vary slightly.

(Five configurations available)

Blue Shells Switch Plate

Blue Shells Switch Plate

Blue Shells Switch Plate – Decoupage

Original collage of various blue tinted shells designed from antique ephemera in Washington state; each switchplate decoupaged by hand.

(Two configurations available)

Western Scalloped Switch Plate - Black

Western Scalloped Switch Plate - Black

Western Scalloped Switch Plate – Black – Powder Coated Steel

Regardless of where you live bring out your inner cowboy with these finely crafted switchplates featuring scalloped edges and western filigrees at the corners of the plate. Made from steel with a black powder coat and nickel features.

(Six configurations available)

Kandinsky Switch Plate - Sea Battle

Kandinsky Switch Plate - Sea Battle

Kandinsky Outlet Cover – Sea Battle – Decoupage

This switch plate features a portions of the painting “Sea Battle” by abstract artist Wassily Kandinsky.  Featuring licensed artwork, these individually handcrafted items are mounted on standard switchplates, then sealed to prevent scratching or water damage.  Each one is packaged in a see-through gift bag.  Made in Southern California.

(Four configurations available)

Lemons Switch Plate

Lemons Switch Plate

Lemons Switch Plate – Ceramic

This switchplate features a touch of citrus for your kitchen, lemons.  Ceramic switchplates designed and made in Ontario. Due to the nature of the decorating technique and of the glazes, colors may vary slightly.

(Eight configurations available)

Plain Wrought Iron Switch Plate

Plain Wrought Iron Switch Plate

Plain Wrought Iron Switch Plate – Wrought Iron

The warm feeling of solid wrought iron finished with a baked-on flat black colored powder coat. Hand crafted in Central New York.

(Ten configurations available)

Spirals Switch Plate - Green

Spirals Switch Plate - Green

Spirals Switch Plate – Green – Polymer Clay on Plastic

Individually made by hand in a one-woman studio in Asheville, North Carolina.

An artist-made, hand-carved texture plate is used to create raised patterns on polymer clay, which is applied to standard plastic switch plates, painted green and cured. These will fit any standard construction; mounting screws are included and painted to match.

(Sixteen configurations available)

SeaShore Switch Plate

SeaShore Switch Plate

SeaShore Switch Plate – Ceramic

This switchplate features a seahorse and a shell on a patterned background. Ceramic switchplates designed and made in Ontario. Due to the nature of the decorating technique and of the glazes, colors may vary slightly.

(Three configurations available)

Almond Filigree Switch Plate

Almond Filigree Switch Plate

Almond Filigree Switch Plate – Ceramic

This switchplate features filigree silhouette on a plain background.  Ceramic switchplates designed and made in Ontario. Due to the nature of the decorating technique and of the glazes, colors may vary slightly.

(Eight configurations available)

Klimt - The Tree of Life Switch Plate

Almond Filigree Switch Plate

Klimt – The Tree of Life Switch Plate – Decoupage

Licensed artwork featuring a detail of Art Nouveau master Gustav Klimt’s mosaic The Tree of Life, 1905-1911.  Part of the Stoclet Frieze, it was designed for the living room of the Palais Stoclet and was made of marble, ceramics, semi-precious stones and enamel.

This decoupage switch plate displays a detail from a larger work and is mounted on a standard switchplate.  It is then sealed to prevent scratching or water damage and packaged in a transparent gift bag.  Made in Southern California.

(Seven configurations available)

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