Guest Picks: Pretty Plates for Walls and Tables
Plates aren’t just for the kitchen! In my house they adorn the wall of my daughter’s bedroom, and I have some on display in the dining room. And the family room has a wall of shelves with a few plates tucked in for layering purposes.
Plates are a versatile decorating tool, and I’ll admit that I have a minor obsession. I absolutely love the look of decorative plates around the home. Of course, I use them for serving as well, and sometimes I’ll even switch out hanging plates for that purpose. Or I’ll switch them out for the change of the season or just because of a wonderful flea market score. I have a cabinet with a mismatched collection that I use for both decorating on a whim and appetizers or dessert. As a bonus, they’re easy to hang with modern plate hangers.
Below are myriad plates to tickle your fancy. Maybe you’ll like them on the wall, or maybe you’ll prefer them with food on top. Either way, a few from this fun collection will enhance the beauty of your home. — Erin from Two Story Cottage
Sanctuary Dinner Plate - $6 I’ve had multiples of this one in my home for several years. They have been on the wall and displayed in a bookcase, and yes, my family and I have eaten off of them too. This kind of earthy pottery look will never go out of style.
Royal Doulton Dinnerware, Fable Garland Collection - $13 Mix and match this Scandinavian dinnerware. Nature patterns are a welcome change from more typical kitchen styles.
Claudia Pearson Dog Plate - $16 Pick a dog, any dog. I'm drawn to the dachshund with the unique shape. Whatever style you pick, these are sure to bring a smile.
Abigail Dinner Plate - $8.95 This plate is a beauty with feminine flair. The lacy scrolls are the perfect details.
Jardin Chinois Salad Plates, Set of 4 - $49.95 Jump on the chinoiserie bandwagon with these Jardin plates. The classic blue will stay relevant for years to come.
Finn Appetizer Plate - $14.95 I’m a sucker for stripes. The colors of this plate are soothing, and the watercolor vibe is spot-on.
Speckled Egg Salad Plates, Set of 4 Add the warmth of spring to your decor with these sweet egg plates. You might just want to keep them around all year long!
Rika Appetizer Plate - $3.95 Clusters of blueberries make me think of summer days on my back porch. The various blues give this hand-painted plate lovely dimension.
Blue Bunny Salad Plate - $10 Embrace the Easter season with a bunny plate. Use it for dinner or for decorating — either way, it is perfect for spring.
Marbled Plate - $6.95 Add a modern piece to your collection. This handmade stoneware plate has a beautiful marbled swirl.
Charlotte Plates, Set of 4 - $23.96 The color palette of this set of stoneware plates is perfection. They are eye-catching as a group but just as lovely individually as well.
Natural World Dessert Plate, Bee - $18 This bumblebee plate reminds me of something my grandmother would have owned. The green and gold are a brilliant combination.
Blue Pacific Square Plates, Set of 4 - $19.96 Bring something different to the table with this set of small square plates. These tiny, Asian-inspired beauties are surely conversation starters.
Swirled Symmetry Salad Plate - $12 I'm drawn to the bohemian feel of this colorful salad plate. The delicate scrollwork is stunning.
Ben Collection Ceramic Plates, Set of 4 - $36 This set of plates is wonderfully fun. The black and white model sketches have a fabulous throwback flair. Buy on Houzz
Bordallo Pinheiro Cabbage Dinner Plate, Green - $23.99 The cabbage plate is a tried and true classic. Whether you go vintage or find a copycat version, its layered look is exceptional.
Owl Ceramic Snack Appetizer Plates, Set of 4 - $42.99 These owl plates would make fun decor for a kids’ bedroom or playroom wall. They are also great for entertaining!
Yellow Rooster Salad Plate - $4.99 Embrace the farmhouse look with a rooster plate in the kitchen. This also comes in a variety of colors.
Flatirons Disc Adhesive Medium Plate Hangers, Set of 4 - $10.95 Hang your plates with adhesive discs for a modern look in which the hanger is hidden from view.
OOK Brass and Gold Deluxe Plate Hanger - $2.98 Or hang plates the traditional way with metal plate hangers. This one hugs your plate and makes it easy to put the plate up on the wall.
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