Decorative frame for switch plates and the like

A decorative article for mounting about a wall-mounted electrical cover plate, comprising:

• a decorative frame having an inner periphery smaller than an outer periphery of said cover plate, and having an outer periphery larger than said outer periphery of said cover plate, said inner periphery of said frame defining a central opening such that a majority of a front surface of said cover plate is not covered by said frame when said frame is mounted about said cover plate;
• a back plate having an inner periphery smaller than said outer periphery of said cover plate and having an outer periphery larger than said outer periphery of said cover plate, such that said back plate is adapted to mount between said cover plate and a wall when said cover plate is operably installed;
• and
• an adhesive element adapted to affix said frame directly to said back plate such that said frame is not directly affixed to said cover plate nor said wall.

A kit providing a decorative article adapted to mount about a wall-mounted electrical cover plate, comprising:

• a decorative frame having an inner periphery smaller than an outer periphery of said cover plate and having an outer periphery larger than said outer periphery of said cover plate, said inner periphery of said frame defining a central opening adapted to allow a majority of a front surface of said cover plate to be exposed;
• a back plate provided with said frame, said back plate having an inner periphery smaller than said outer periphery of said cover plate and having an outer periphery larger than said outer periphery of said cover plate;
• and
• an adhesive strip affixed to one of said frame and said back plate, and adapted to be affixed to the other of said frame and said back plate such that said frame is directly affixed to said back plate, but not directly affixed to said cover plate nor a wall.