| Decorative plates are often overlooked when | | | | uniquely decorated room. |
| decorating a home. Yet, it's the details that really make | | | | Match your decorative plates with cabinets, doorknobs, |
| the elements of a room come together—and | | | | and furniture hardware. With the wide variety available, |
| decorative plates are a detail present in most rooms. | | | | you can also tailor them to table lamps and other light |
| While there are decorative plates that are solely | | | | fixtures. Since wall plates come in all shapes and sizes, |
| functional in purpose, most have the potential to add to | | | | you can match them to the curves of your furniture |
| the ambiance of a room. Think about the following wall | | | | placement. Matching will cleverly enhance featured |
| plate options: | | | | pieces in a room without distracting from their appeal. |
| | | | In addition to decorative plate style, you may want to |
| 1. Cover your decorative plates in wallpaper that | | | | consider changing the switch itself. Dimmer switches |
| matches your wall for an understated elegance. You | | | | are available as dials, slides, touch pads, and |
| can also use this method to hide outlets on walls that | | | | combinations of each. The ability to adjust lighting in |
| display art. | | | | each room of your home provides you a way to |
| 2. Wood decorative plates are perfect for a room | | | | highlight specific room features or set the appropriate |
| with a country or colonial flair. | | | | mood. |
| 3. Metal decorative plates come in a variety of | | | | Decorative plates, often taken for granted, are a |
| textures and materials. Metal wall plates enhance | | | | versatile design element. They can be romantic, |
| contemporary, Victorian, and rustic decor. | | | | sophisticated, sleek, or fun. First decide what you need |
| 4. Porcelain decorative plates complement shabby | | | | your decorative plate to do for a room, and then shop |
| chic, bathrooms, and some Victorian design. | | | | for it as seriously as you would shop for furniture, wall |
| 5. Mirror decorative plates can be used on mirrors, | | | | coverings, or carpet. |
| mirrored walls, or even as an eclectic detail in a | | | | |