| Using decorative plates as home decor, has become a | | | | Use them to bring out the rooms accent colors. Include |
| very popular trend in todays homes. Let's explore | | | | plates with word art for an extra personal touch. |
| several fun, easy ways to be creative with plates, and | | | | 4) The flexibility and size makes decorating with plates |
| at the same time, enhance your homes character. | | | | a great choice for the bathroom. |
| Decorative plate sets are the perfect decorating idea | | | | Of course, one of the main keys to decorating with |
| to add interest and charm to your kitchen. Decorating | | | | plates successfully, in any room, is that the plates |
| with plates is very flexible for the small and unusual | | | | compliment the theme and style of the room. |
| wall areas found in the kitchen. | | | | I hope that you can see that decorating with wall |
| With the use of inexpensive plate hangers, you may | | | | plates can enhance any wall in your home. There are |
| quickly enhance the wall border above your | | | | also fabulous decorating ideas for plates on table top |
| cupboards. Just take a moment to lay out your plates | | | | easels too. Take a look at the following ideas: |
| along your countertop, to get a feel for how you would | | | | Show off your beautiful plates, trays and platters! |
| like them spread and arranged. Use a tape measure if | | | | Where? Use the ledge created above your kitchen |
| you like. Consider adding a garland of berries or | | | | cupboards. This is a a great way to store your larger |
| greenery along the upper edge or mix in some word | | | | plates and trays and decorate at the same time. Mix in |
| art--or both--for a great, trendy look. "Play" with | | | | your matching vases, pitchers and teapots for a warm, |
| arranging the plates in pairs, or threes, try hanging them | | | | homey look. The lines between art and functionality |
| at different distances from the ceiling--create a flow | | | | have blurred--make your beautiful pieces serve a dual |
| and a focus, for a more interesting, creative look. | | | | purpose. For the finishing touch, add a backdrop of |
| Other small areas in your kitchen can use the flexibility | | | | greenery or viney garland and a string of lights to |
| available when decorating with plates. You may make | | | | accent the entire arrangement. |
| an arrangement above the kitchen sink or stove. | | | | Tabletop plates with word art are a hugely popular |
| Display plates next to a paper towel holder or spice | | | | accent piece for every room today. Place plates on a |
| rack. Many kitchens have a wall space at one end of | | | | bookshelf, on an end or coffee table, snack bar, desk |
| the cupboards--that is the perfect space for | | | | top, dresser...yes, you will find them an inspiring accent |
| decorating with plates. You may hang a multiple, | | | | anywhere. |
| vertical plate holder here. This will allow you to change | | | | The designer version of decorating with plates is the |
| out the plates with the seasons or holidays. Quick. | | | | decorative charger. These home decor pieces are |
| Easy. Fun. | | | | generally 14" to 29" in diameter and are displayed on |
| Simple touches add that special look and feel to your | | | | an easel. they can really add a unique touch to a |
| home. Decorating with plates are a great way to | | | | room--they are especially popular for Tuscan-Italian |
| accomplish it. | | | | and Country decorating. You can find them in a variety |
| Try some of these ideas: | | | | of mediums: potter, glass, ceramic, metal and resin. |
| 1) Hang decorative plates around your china cabinet -- | | | | The larger size chargers are the perfect accessory |
| a natural... | | | | for the floor--in front of the fireplace or bookcase. On |
| 2) Accent larger wall decor with plates. You may hang | | | | an end table, piano top or dresser, they are very eye |
| next to framed art, a mirror or a tapestry in any | | | | catching. They can be a stand alone piece or place |
| room--living, family or bedroom. Remember, size is | | | | vases, candlesticks or containers with them. |
| important here. | | | | Who would have thought, the practical, functional plate |
| 3) Decorate along windows with decorative plate sets. | | | | a decorator must have! |