Okay so here in Florida the light switches, dimmers and outlets are always matched up to the color of the baseboards, doors and door casings. So that means most of time the outlets are white. Think of it this way, if you are using bronze door hardware, plumbing fixtures and light fixtures all the metals should match. Then stop there, do not match outlets to the metals used in the space.

The goal in design is to create harmony throughout a space and not visual chaos. Keeping the metals one finish, walls one color, and molding one color will create a rhythm. That rhythm is then repeated throughout your home which will then create harmony and balance.

What is your feeling on a light beige paddle switch for upper and the regular round light beige for bottom. Thank you for your answer. I too feel this about the colors. But I am adding bronze in kitchen and bathrooms because house is a traditional rustic. But the light beige in the rest. I guess I'm asking about mixing the two plug shapes more so than color. Is it in your option to switch them. Oblong paddle tops and regular rounds in bottom. Thank you again.

I'm confused by your use of "upper" and "lower" -- are you talking about wall switches and baseboard outlets? In the same room? Because I think nobody would ever notice what kid of outlets you use unless they're at eye level.

Sorry yes, wasn't sure how to explanation properly. That is what I was thinking too but when my friend said that it would look like I was making a mistake I thought I woukd ask the question and make my decision what you all have to say. Thank you!

I too prefer the round plugs. I have these friends

paired with these friendsand theseall in my kitchen. Though not all visible at the same time.

Most people will not be turning on your lights or plugging things in. They will be looking at the big picture. So if you would like it, go for it. Your friends, male or female, can have their opinion of course but here is one random stranger who says it won't be noticed!

Side-note: don't you wish we could go back in time and advise whomever came up with the three pronged plug design to turn that bottom one upside down or sideways so our outlets don't look so horrified! :-0

Lol, right!! Thanks so much.

Yes back then (up to the 90's) it was not about innovation but more about basic function.

All of mine were installed with the ground plug up, and it drives me nuts. I want to turn them all around.

Lindsey, you could give them little mustaches, lol.

Lol, too funny.

Yes, that makes them outraged instead of horrified. Righteous indignation is an emotion I can get behind!

Good grief this is some weird discussion I happen to like mine to disappear so I use Lutron plugs and plates to match as close as possible to walls IMO these are a necessity not a design element .

Sure, up at eye level I mostly want them to disappear, which will get you back to the squares. But down by the floor, if they're close to wall color, nobody is looking.

OMG!! I have found plugs that will charge your phones, have night light built in to them, are kid / tamper resistance. I have hit the mother load of choices. Going with bronze in kitchen, bathrooms, and light beige all the rest.

This is the wall behind the sink. The plugs I am switching out to bronze. Bottom picture is the wall color and trim color. Floor is a wood look but most is covered by paper we put down to protect it while working on it. The rug in bathroom is just to protect floor not keeping that in there either.
So going dark bronze all over house would look terrible. Thank you so much for all your advice, it helped alot.

Kid proof plugs are required by code where I live.

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Wow so cool. I wish they would bring that show back I want that. It had so many neat things the normal person who isn't in remodeling or design could see and know what was out there. Maybe when I build a house one day instead of just touch up a few things I can really have fun and get into this who decorating thing.

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Yes we are using your brand. The one thing we can not find is the bronze in the night light. Do you make that in bronze? That will go in the master bath but it has to be a GFI plug. I like the light beige or some call it almond.