An electrical receptacle assembly for use in a modular wall system, the electrical receptacle assembly including an electrical receptacle receiving assembly, at least one electrical receptacle electrically coupled to the electrical receptacle receiving assembly and first and second plates. The first plate is coupled to the electrical receptacle receiving assembly. The first plate has an opening through which the at least one electrical receptacle is accessible. The second plate is installed substantially parallel to the first plate. The second plate having an opening that only accommodates access to the at least one electrical receptacle.