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Decorative Wall Plates


decorative wall plates, red and white, vintage look When you say plates, you think food serving...

Think twice!...

Decorative wall plates are a great way to bring a splash of color, and liven up any wall, or empty shelves in your rooms. Displaying them will make them the focal point of your decor.


Sometimes, this home decor accent is overlooked, even though decorating with wall plates is considered an old custom.


Tips on Decorating with Wall Plates

  • Look for decorative plates that match with the decor style you have in mind for that particular room. Link your display to the colors, patterns or shapes present in the room.

  • blue decorative wall platesDisplay a grouping of three, four, up to ten, eleven plates on the wall, to create a striking focal point in the room.

    Try different sizes:put the bigger one(s) in the center.


  • Display wall plates which don't have any cracks, major scratches, or discoloration.

  • Use grouping plates made of the same material: either ceramic, porcelain, bone China,stoneware, or even glassware or stone.

    Another category of grouping is by the motif painted on the plate: floral theme or landscape or by color: blue and white China or pale yellow stoneware.


  • Decorate your house,and save money!
    Wall plates decor is really one of the least expensive ways for home decor!

    Build your collection by looking no further than your own cupboards.

    Look in second hand shops, trift stores or garage sales. You will find beautiful vintage pieces that need just a good polish to look like new!


  • decorative wall plates kitchenUse decorative plates in bedrooms, above the headboard, in bathrooms.
    Display them in a row, or one above the other, in hallways.

    In kitchens place them on the wall space beside overhead cabinets, beside a window or on an old style hutch.


    • Fixing Wall Plates on the Wall

    There are more than one way of fixing wall plates on th wall.here there are few ideas:

  • One of the safest way to do it is to use sprung plate hangers. You can buy them at almost any hardware or home decor store.

  • Picture hooks may be used also. Just pay attention at the weight of the plates.

  • Some plates are manufactured with a pierced rim, used specially for hanging. You can either thread wire or a fancy ribbon, for an eye-catching display.

  • Even an adhesive velcro tab will suffice for small wall plates. Make sure the velcro is securely attached to the wall.


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