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The Easiest Way to Update and Hide a Wall Outlet

Learn the easiest way how to update and hide a wall outlet, no electrician is needed!

We recently completed our entryway makeover where we color drenched the room (painted everything) with a darker, greige paint color called Ethereal Mood by Sherwin Williams.

Normally when we paint an accent wall or any wall with a wall cover on it, we will paint the outlet cover the same color as the wall to help conceal it. So, that’s what we did at first in our entryway.

This definitely helps to conceal the wall outlet better. However, I still felt like the old, beige receptacle still stood out with the darker paint color.

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I decided to try out this paintable outlet cover and it was one of the best home improvement hacks! Here is a before and after!

BEFORE:

old wall outlet

AFTER

paintable modern wall outlet cover installed on wall for how to hide a wall outlet

How to Hide a Wall Outlet

These wall plates can be painted or wallpapered to match your wall perfectly.

paintable wall outlet cover before painting

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We just used a paint roller and two coats of paint for our covers.

using a roller to paint a paintable wall outlet cover for how to hide wall outlet

The paintable covers are quick and easy to install, you just need a screwdriver.

No electrician is needed, the covers are low cost, and they completely cover the outlet for a seamless look!

So you don’t have a beige or yellow colored outlet standing out anymore! Or if there is any old paint on your receptacle, these covers work great to cover that too!

arched antique mirror on wall in entryway with hidden wall outlet using a paintable wall outlet cover

I really love how they blend in with the wall and you can barely notice them anymore!

It’s a little detail, but I think it makes a big difference! I will definitely be using these wall outlet covers going forward!

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