This Easy DIY Is a Fun Nod to the Iconic “Friends” Apartment (It Only Take 5 Minutes!)
Friends fans, this is the one with the DIY you won’t want to miss. Loyal devotees of the sitcom will remember the iconic picture-framed peephole in Monica and Rachel’s dreamy New York City apartment — and now a new TikTok video from Jolene (@desert_rose_marke) is showing you how to get a similar look, but this time for your light switches. Could we be any more excited for this?
How to Level Up Your Light Switches with This Thrift Store DIY
Even Joey Tribbiani could pull this one off: “Go to the thrift store and look for 3.5 x 5 frames,” Jolene writes in the video text. “They are the perfect size for a light switch cover.” This is the ideal DIY for renters because you can just remove your light switch cover, pop it into the frame, and screw it back into the wall using the existing holes. Once your lease is up, just reverse the whole process and your landlord will be none the wiser.
For people in a more permanent living situation, commenters suggest wall papering or Mod Podging the switch plates with napkins to make them look like framed works of art or to blend into a gallery wall.
You could also spray paint your picture frames to match the wall or add a pop of a fun color to your space, depending on your desired look.
Find Cute Frames for Your Switches
If you’ve checked the thrift stores by you and you’re not vibing with any of the options, there are plenty of cute vintage-y frames at Etsy, Amazon, and Target that’ll help you score a similar look at a reasonable price.
Whether you are a Friends superfan or just love this DIY, it’s a fun “PIVOT!” that will help you customize an often-disregarded spot in your space.
This post was a collaboration between Dorm Therapy and Apartment Therapy and originally appeared on Apartment Therapy. See it there: This 5-Minute DIY Is a Subtle Nod to the Iconic “Friends” Apartment (So Cute!)
