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Pretty dishware deserves a place at the table. And above it. And maybe over the couch or near a console or ...
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Do you have that one plate you never use because you can't bear to see pasta sauce smeared all over it? Or have you eyed a pretty dish at a store and wished you had a use for it? Instead of relegating it to the dark of your cupboard, show it off. After all, incorporating plates into your decor — whether they're heirloom pieces or mismatched vintage flea market finds — can be a playful, inexpensive way to spruce up your home.
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1. Create wall art. A colorful montage of plates is a great way to add interest and whimsy to any wall without having to spend big bucks. You can find plate hangers at most craft and home stores.
Step-by-Step: How to Hang Plates
Step-by-Step: How to Hang Plates
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Tired of basic paintings or art prints above the couch? Look for artists, such as Piero Fornasetti, who use ceramics as their medium.
| 2. Show off your collection. A cube shelf along one wall is an excellent way to store and display favorite kitchenware. |
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3. Have fun! Pick a theme and play with it. Grouping similar plates in a variety of sizes makes for an eye-catching montage. Or, if you have plates of different colors and designs, pick similar-size ones to hang together for a more ordered but visually interesting look.
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4. Accentuate a theme. Punctuate a room by displaying corresponding plate art. Here, the playful arrangement of simple white plates on a gray wall perfectly offsets this black and white dining room. Why not display blue and white china in an Asian-theme room or Talavera plates in a Spanish colonial revival house?
5. Fill a small space. Pep up an otherwise insignificant corner of your home by tightly grouping a collection that incorporates a variety of shapes and sizes.
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6. Ditch the cupboards. Allow your taste in kitchenware to shine by embracing open shelving. Neat stacks and artful arrangements are the trick to pretty displays.
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7. Rack them up. An open cottage-style plate rack is a great space saver that also allows you to show off your collection. While a monochromatic set of plates will achieve a clean look, an eclectic collection like the one pictured adds a welcoming pattern of color.
Browse plate racks
Browse plate racks
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8. Create unforgettable table settings. Like the perfect fashion accessory, the right dishes can set off a table beautifully. Invest in china that will accentuate the decor of your dining room. Breathe life into a typical table setting by mixing and matching — pair your grandmother's china with modern pieces, for instance.
For further inspiration, check out Shax Riegler's gorgeous book Dish: 813 Colorful, Wonderful Dinner Plates (Artisan, $35).
More:
Decorating With Dishes
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Calling All Dishaholics
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More:
Decorating With Dishes
Make the Dining Room More Fun
Calling All Dishaholics
House Planning: How to Set Up Your Kitchen
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Madison Modern Home I love an eclectic plate wall! We've used thrift store collections of dishes to create one-of-a-kind plate walls for our clients. Here, we incorporated an antique barometer into the mix, too: Project: Santa Barbara Condo and on a dark wall, an arrangement of antique plates really pops: Project: Vignettes and Details
by Madison Modern Home
by Madison Modern Home
Project: Santa Barbara Condoby Madison Modern Home
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Gracious Style Great ideabook! Love the wall of fish plates, so clever.
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Wendy Shott I love the idea of exhibiting plates on dark walls, Madison Modern Home! They really do pop against a dark background.
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Wendy Shott Thanks, Gracious Style! Think of all the fun you could have with other wackily shaped plates -- like a fruit family, for example.
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Anne Lokken I love the idea of open shelving, however, the problem is that they have to be dusted - a lot! does anyone have a solution?
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