Plates as wall decor

Since we moved in, all I did with our dining room was to add the table and chairs. It really looked empty! I added a sign and sconces I had, but it still seemed like it needed something more. Don’t mind Maestro, he decided to hop into the photo! I saw that empty space above …

The plate wall was popular in the 1950s and ’60s, often mounted on rustic wooden shelves in kitchens or displayed in formal dining rooms. More than 60 years later, this vintage staple is having another moment, recently showing up in both Gwyneth Paltrow’s Montecito, California, home and designer J.J. Martin’s Milan flat. Even Kate Middleton and Prince William have a wall of porcelain plates decorating their residence.

From shelves, to cases, and permanent fixtures on the wall, here are our favorite ways to decorate the walls with plates.

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I’ve been a plate wall fan my entire life. I especially love the freedom a random plate wall allows. You can change it up over time if you find a new piece at a garage sale or just want to add in a new color or pattern or style. A random wall is fluid, somewhat forgiving and doesn’t require you to have pairs of the same type of dishes. My favorite part is that it looks lighthearted, whimsical and unexpected, and can be shaped to fit any space on the wall. After twenty five years of creating…

JACK D. MARCH - Yorkshire on Instagram: "Here ⬇️ . One of my most asked questions on here is! How do you attach your plates to the wall, I did a “How to” a while ago but it was the old house and lockdown hair haha. So here you go, it’s such a great way to add interest to a wall and can be done quite cheaply… affective? Or are you not a plate fan? . . 🔍 a how to diy life hack for attaching plates to a wall, it shows the process and what you need to hang ceramic, wood and metal plates for…

Learn how to choose the right plates, hang them safely, and create a balanced and visually appealing arrangement with this step-by-step guide to plate wall decor.

DIY plate hangers with paperclips - Joyfully Treasured

This is our first Christmas in our home and it’s been really fun figuring out how I can use our existing Christmas decorations in the new space. I’ve tried to hang onto everything that I can, though next year I’m…

Create a wall hanging plate display with unique plate wall decor ideas. Vintage plate wall guide to decorating plates on wall, creative ideas.