That’s rightbeautiful dinnerwareisn’t only reserved for kitchen cabinets or special occasions.
Plate walls aren’t just an opportunity to show off your best dinnerware.
It’s a change of pace from the classic kitchen plate wall but can look just as good.
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Try creating an arch with plates along your headboard to create more visual interest by your bed.
Tip
For a more classic plate wall look, use blue and white plates.
Try a plate rack in a living room, dining room, home office, or bathroom.
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It’s a clever way to add an elegant touch to an unexpected space.
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Symmetry and simplicity are key elements in this bathroom designed by Sarah Vanrenen.
Mixing different sizes can make the wall look more visually appealing.
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If you want the design to look more cohesive, aim for similar color patterns.
Above a vintage-style desk is a plate wall that incorporates scalloped white plates and plates with darker patterns.
Little touches, like two deep patterned plates along the edge of the nook, do just that.
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The designer used 19th-century Imari porcelain to adorn aqua walls.
In this space, various colors, sizes, and patterns are utilized to break up a white wall.
Gallery Wall Addition
When it comes to using plates as decor, sometimes less can be more.
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In this room, a single plate is displayed in agallery wallfilled with photos and art.
The designer uses yellow plates to match the yellow countertops for a balanced and eye-catching kitchen.
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Styling bathroom shelves doesn’t have to be complicated.
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For starters, you could add comfortable seating, throw pillows, and blankets.
it’s possible for you to also add a plate wall to the mix.
In this space, blue plates are aligned above the fireplace, giving it a more home-like feel.
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If you don’t know where to start, the doorway is the perfect spot.
you’re able to line the frame of the door based on shape or your favorite pieces.
In this space, colorful plates with more maximalist designs sit above a vibrant banquette.
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In this space, colorful plates featuring different animals are playfully spread throughout in a wave-like pattern.
In this case, there’s a plate wall above each armchair.
In this space, the larger plate rack is home to big plates with bold and captivating designs.
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Not only is it functional, but it looks like art.
Take notes from this dining area, which has several plate walls throughout the space.
Plates are also used as decor in the kitchen hutch.
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The key to plate walls is taking your time, Rowell says.
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