Ideas for Creating a Decorative Plate Wall

Decorative plate walls have a timeless quality and never seem to go out of style.  It’s always a fun trend in wall decor. Some plates are art decor unto themselves, and can be displays on their own or as a collaged grouping. Whether it’s a mix and match of gorgeous vintage plates, custom plates made specifically to be art pieces or just a special collection, plate walls add a quaint and sweet bit of cottage charm.  Here are a few ideas for creating a decorative plate wall, adding interest and creating something special.

Why Decorate with Plates?

Plates and dishes can be art pieces unto themselves. A gorgeous platter or plate by itself can fit in an odd space. Many vintage plates also have amazing and detailed artwork that deserve to be displayed. From scalloped edges, to hand painted embellishments, not only are they pretty, but affordable. Vintage plates can be found at thrift stores for just a few dollars in all kinds of patterns.

Wall Plates Can Be Collaged

Do to their shape, plates and platters lend well to be collaged in all kinds of designs. They can be stretched across a long wall, or made to fill a skinny wall.

Tips to Collaging and Hanging Decorative Wall Plates

–Just like any collage, lay out the plates on the floor in a pattern first. If a better visual is needed, cut paper circles out the same sizes as the plates first and tape those up to play with placement.

–Don’t feel like you need to just stick to the same size plates. Start with larger plates and platters, then mix in smaller saucers to fill in any gaps. This will give an organized feel to the design. Even little vintage butter pats can be added.

–Patterns can be a little more abstract or very linear. Don’t feel like you need to stick to one pattern. Sometimes the shape of the plates with determine the layout.

–If a more modern feel is desired, hang all of the same size plates in organized rows.

-The most important thing is to hang what you love and want to look at every day!

–It’s ok to use new plates too! Mixing and matching new and old plates can add a collected feel. Vintage or new plates can also be added among art work to a collaged gallery wall to add interest such as Celebrating Everyday Life did in this post.

Mixing and Matching Different Plates and Bowls- A Few Examples

 

The Lettered Cottage always has a great eye and just knows how to put things together just right.With a mix of larger and different size plates, smaller saucers and even bowls,  it’s interesting and fresh.

At Home on the Bay has mixed and matched all kinds of styles,sizes and patterns, new and old They are just so gorgeous and I love all of her different plates. It’s read very Cottagecore and cozy.

Add Additional Whimsy with Faux Food

If additional fun and whimsy is wanted, try adding faux food to vintage plates. This is a great way to add interest and create art for the walls. If anything it’s also a fun conversation piece!

Hanging Decorative Wall Plates

The best way to hang decorative plates on a wall? There are many ways and options to safely hang wall plates for collage. From Metal spring clamps made just for hanging dishware, to adhesive backed plastic hangers. One way is to also use adhesive disc wall hangers which is very old school, but can easily be removed later.

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