Rather than prescribing to a particular style, Lunde prefers more of a blend. "I love old furniture with history and soul mixed together with new," she says.
Plate racks don't have to be in kitchens — they can be in a butler's pantry or vestibule area as well. Stealing space that might be otherwise overlooked looks great and gives an existing kitchen much needed extra storage.
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...here's the same rack with a new arrangement. It's a great example of how to experiment with different plates and other objects; start with a base of white china and add a few colored or patterned ones here and there until the arrangement feels right.
To properly show off a collection, let it stand alone. This white-on-white setup (with two spots of yellow) highlights the plates and makes everything look intentional and clean.