I had the same problem with a thermostat. I don’t understand why they are placed where they are! I made two picture ledges. Behind the biggest picture is the thermostat. We just slide the picture out to adjust it. And behind the smaller picture on the bottom is the attic fan switch.

You guys are great! Didn't think about hiding it that way and since ours is programmable, we don't really have to touch it much. Thanks to you both.

Snap the cover off by gently using a small flat head screwdriver. Ease carefully all around and it should pop off. Depending on the type of face be mindful of keeping the back free of debris. Paint it your wall color and it will hardly show. You may have to re-set when re-applying the face.

Then, decorate with minimal thought to the sticky outy white-y. You can still do a symmetrical around it.

Those are really clever, mdln.

Have the thermostat moved to a different spot. Not that big of a deal.

Thanks everyone. I was hoping for some great suggestions before going through the hassle of moving it (I'm sick of drywall patches and paint!). I appreciate it!

i've seen enough clueless women at houzz to know that a portion of the remaining 0.1% would do it that way too.

In fairness, they initially put it really low on the wall (well below the light switch). My husband is 6'3" so he asked them to raise it a bit. I thought it was going to go over the light switch but it's possible I miscommunicated in some way.

lol,,,no,,they prob got mad that you wanted it moved, so they showed you! "lets put it front and center"!

I think they have artwork you can buy that is made to cover things like that.

LOL. With anyone else, I'd wonder too but our builder was tremendous. Seriously amazing group of people! I have no idea how we were so fortunate to find them.

I'd pay extra to have it moved where I wanted it and be happy with my house. Otherwise, you'll groan and think about that builder every time you look at or pass that wall where you had to "make do" with his error!

But to me [clueless?] it would seem to be in between the top, and the bottom... We could see about getting the cutie over there to help you hold your art.... kidding... mdln, is that you?

No, not me or my house; just pics from internet. However, had same problem and ended up blue taping exactly where I wanted it, after the men/electricians put it front & center, like a piece of art. I guess, for them, it was their masterpiece.

I would not cover it with art, etc as it will prevent the thermostat from accurately reading the temperature in the space.

All the thermostats that I have had have been wireless so I can put it wherever I want