We Found A Dupe Of Anthropologie's Wiggle Scalloped Switch Plate — And It's 90% Cheaper!
Switching out your boring, basic light switch and outlet covers for something with a whimsical shape and color is supposed to be a budget-friendly home upgrade. So, why are people spending over $20 for one of the Wiggle Scalloped Switch Plates at Anthropologie? Well, they instantly add more personality and visual appeal to any room and come in a variety of colors, such as 'Chrome,' 'Light Sand,' 'Brass,' 'Matte Black,' and 'Kelly' (a dark, moody green) to suit various aesthetics, from kitschy to cottagecore. But they range in price from $24 to $38 — a piece! Acknowledging the extreme cost, one review shared, "They are pricey but for me it was worth the splurge." Oh, was it? Unfortunately for them, they lost out on a chance to save a huge chunk of change by purchasing Hobby Lobby's Scalloped Metal Single Switch Plates for just $2.49 each.
As much as we'd love to have a shopping spree at our favorite luxury home goods stores, it's just not the most cost-effective way to decorate. Thankfully, this dupe of the famous wiggle scalloped switch plates gives us the opportunity to get Anthropologie-style decor for less, offering a look that is strikingly similar to the more expensive equivalent. Hobby Lobby's version comes in 'Pink' and 'Sage'. Both are bright, cheery shades fit for anything from an eccentric living room design to a playful children's room. They are made to fit a standard single toggle light switch and feature a metal base with a sleek, matte finish. At 90% cheaper than the Anthropologie version, you also have the freedom to spray paint the Hobby Lobby switch plates to create a unique and whimsical design, without the worry of ruining something expensive!
Why opt for the Hobby Lobby Scalloped Switch Plate?
The scalloped light switch cover currently boasts a 4.8-star rating on the Hobby Lobby website, earning only 4- and 5-star reviews from customers who bought it. At this price point, you might expect the switch plates to be flimsy or difficult to install, but their reviews indicate that the opposite is true. One review gushed, "These are absolutely adorable and add the perfect amount of whimsy to my kitchen. Love that they aren't plastic, too!" Whether you buy these as a quirky addition to your colorful kitchen or want to give a soft-edged look to the switches in your child's nursery, you can relax knowing they are more durable than plastic and potentially even more durable than Anthropologie's switch plates.
Multiple reviews on Anthropologie's website report that their painted switch covers arrived scratched or chipped, and that they were also prone to scratches after installation. There were some further complaints about the colors not living up to their expectations. One review said, "I'm so disappointed in the white. It's much darker than it looks online." With the covers costing the same price as a fun night out, some reviews mentioned considering spray painting the switch plates to cover scratches; however, they ultimately decided against it due to their price.
Customizing your Hobby Lobby switch plate to look more high-end
The main drawback of Hobby Lobby's switch plates is their limited color options. However, like with the Anthropologie covers, shoppers have realized that you can spray paint them, with one reviewer saying, "Only reason I didn't give five stars is because I wanted white, which wasn't available, so I ordered pink and spray painted it. Looks super cute in my kitchen now!" More people are open to this idea since you only risk ruining a $3 item with a bad paint job if you go through with the simple DIY update — and this reviewer isn't the only one.
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A TikTok user, homewithbao, spray painted her soft pink Hobby Lobby covers emerald green, commenting, "This is such an affordable and easy way to add some color to your room." With a little DIY magic, you can essentially recreate any of the scalloped switch covers available at Anthropologie. Whether you're drawn to Anthropologies' Kelly green switch plate or you want a brass plate cover in a specific shade, you can easily achieve it with the right spray paint color.