Clever Crafts: Ceramic Chic
Four fresh ways to decorate with plates
Who says china belongs in a cabinet? Decorating with dishes is one of a designer’s best secrets. It’s easy, stylish, fun—and even free, if you raid the cupboard for a stack of your favorites. For added inspiration, check out flea markets or garage sales, where you can pick up an odd lot of old or vintage pieces for pennies. Mix them, match them and make them shine with this quartet of clever ideas that will get your creative juices flowing. Anything’s fair game: line plates on a chair rail, fill teacups on saucers with flowers or arrange colorful shards into an artful mosaic. Cracks and chips just add to the charm, so get crafty and dish up decor galore.
Great Wall of China
A bare wall is a blank canvas. For a casual alternative to art, hang a grouping of decorative plates where they will catch the eye. A coordinated palette pulls diverse sizes and patterns together. For a pleasing arrangement, center the vignette at eye level.
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