Post some photos from different angles showing how the wall relates to the rest of the space. You may be able to place two pieces of art on either side of the thermostat, to draw your eye to something else. You may also want to check into the possibility of moving the thermostat and what looks like a doorbell so they are lined up over the light switch, giving you a more useful wall.

What is wrong with electricians that they would just slap those things randomly on a wall like that?? Happens more often than not.