Let’s talk about the thing that almost ruined my kitchen island… and no one warned me about it. You spend months picking the perfect stone. You obsess over drawer pulls. You debate grout color like it’s a life decision. And then bam — a giant, builder-grade white outlet plate shows up right in the middle of your island like it owns the place. Here’s the worst part? You legally have to have it. You can’t skip it. You can’t just delete it. Code requires outlets on islands for safety (even if they completely destroy the vibe). So unless you’re into ✨ early 2000s rental chic ✨ you’re stuck with a big visual eyesore right in the middle of your design. But here’s the thing no one tells you: You don’t have to settle for ugly. I swapped my outlet cover for a sleek, modern one from and instantly— ✔ it matched the hardware ✔ it disappeared into the space ✔ the island finally looked finished It’s a small detail, but it changed everything. Because great design isn’t just about big-ticket items. It’s about the little things that either elevate… or distract. So if something in your kitchen feels a little “off” and you can’t figure out why— 👉 check the wall plates. 👉 check the outlet covers. 👉 check the things you stopped seeing… but everyone else still notices. Comment below: What’s one tiny detail you wish you’d caught before your remodel wrapped? 👇 Let’s help the next person get it right. LTKFindsUnder100 LTKStyleTip LTKHome