# Plug Cover Flower Pots These Switch Plate Planters Have a Greener Second Life By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-02-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switch-plate-planters References: [unplggd](http://www.unplggd.com/unplggd/roundup/turn-old-switch-plate-covers-into-desktop-planters-139709) & [readymade](http://www.readymade.com/projects/i_made_this_switch_plate_planter) Plenty of garbage comes out of home renovations, but these Switch Plate Planters prove that interiors can be overhauled using existing materials in creative ways. Submitted by Kelly D. Lawrence on ReadyMade.com, these [wall socket and light switch covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/22-system) have been assembled into adorable boxes, repainted and filled with [plant life](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planter-300) in exchange for live wires. Switch Plate Planters like these turn [trash into trendy home accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetra-pak-and-keter), and make quite the simple DIY project for a rainy day. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Upcycled Home Decor:** Transforming garbage from home renovations into stylish and trendy interior accessories creates opportunities for upcycled home decor businesses. - **Creative Reuse:** Finding innovative ways to repurpose existing materials like wall socket and light switch covers inspires creative reuse trends. - **DIY Sustainability:** The growing interest in DIY projects that promote sustainability presents opportunities for DIY sustainability businesses. ### Where This Applies - **Interior Design:** Incorporating upcycled home decor into interior design projects can create disruptive innovation opportunities in the industry. - **Sustainable Living:** Industries focused on promoting sustainable living can explore creative reuse techniques as a way to offer innovative solutions. - **Craft and Hobby:** The DIY sustainability trend opens up new possibilities for craft and hobby industries looking to cater to eco-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Demure Dual-Function Hanging Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-fixture-planter.md) - [Compact Canned Houseplants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-mini-can-foliage.md) - [Water-Powered Planter Smart Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planto.md) - [Multifunctional Plant Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-plant-planter.md) - [Retrofitted Smart Home Switches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchbot-bot.md) - [Basket-Inspired Smart Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloom-engine-spot.md) - [Plantable Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/igreen-cover.md) - [Vertical Workstation Wall Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-wall-planter.md) - [Self-Watering Plant Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivo-pot.md)