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6 Ways to Use Dishes in Design

By Anita 12 Comments

I love dishes. And I love using them in the design of a room. They are such a simple way to add details to a room. You can find dishes so many places too, at thrift stores, consignment shops, on eBay, and probably even on Craigslist. Here are 6 ways to use dishes in a room.

1. In a glass front cabinet. The cabinet can be a small one, or a big one, it just needs glass in the doors.

dress

2. Holding fresh flowers. You can use a pitcher, a teapot, or a sugar container.

roses-in-pitcher

 

3. Filled with dried lavender or dried flower petals. (This smells wonderful too.)

lavender

4. In a cabinet. This one has chicken wire in the doors, but you could display the dishes in open shelving as well.

ironstone-and-chicken-wire

5. On a wall. Here I used a plate rack, but the plates can be hung directly on the wall.
breakfast room

 

6. Sitting out. These places were provided by my fabulous partner, Heritage Lace.

flowers and cups

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  1. Philomena says

    May 18, 2014 at 06:47

    Thanks for the ideas. I like the idea of using a tea cup to hold lavender-that would be a great way to hold any type of potpourri and display an heirloom cup or pitcher.

    I had upper lighted cabinets that go up to the ceiling to display pretty dishes when I renovated my kitchen.

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  2. Diana says

    May 18, 2014 at 06:58

    I love collections of dishes displayed, especially when they all blend together.

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  3. Marty@A Stroll Thru Life says

    May 18, 2014 at 07:33

    I love to see pretty displays of dishes and I love to see them just stacked too. Great pics.

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  4. Emily says

    May 18, 2014 at 09:00

    I love all dishes and I’ve collected quite a few! Love the photos and so much inspiration for displaying.

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  5. Jewell Halwachs says

    May 18, 2014 at 16:04

    I am especially crazy for blue and white dishes! I find them everywhere, from Home Goods to thrift stores and on rare occasions, antique stores. We travel quite a bit and I can ALWAYS find room for one more blue and white plate, cup or bowl. I also collect red transfer ware and plain white platters. I think they all mix together beautifully. Thanks for the idea of filling tea cups with dried lavender. A beautiful display and a beautiful scent. Perfect.

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  6. Jeanie says

    May 18, 2014 at 20:32

    I love all your beautiful dishes and your ideas are great!

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  7. Jan says

    May 19, 2014 at 00:17

    Good ideas and I love your photos! All the color is really pretty.

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  8. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    May 19, 2014 at 13:17

    You always find many beautiful ways to display your treasures!….I love using my dishes in the decor too!…
    Just found a great one to use as a soap dish while I was in Leesburg for Lucketts!…Hope you had a great weekend!

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  9. Jenny Lynn says

    May 19, 2014 at 13:30

    I would love to decorate using plates. Just haven’t gotten to it yet. I enjoyed all the examples you gave.

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  10. Pat says

    May 19, 2014 at 16:43

    Anita,
    I l o v e all your design ideas, dear friend, anduse several in my home decor!
    Thank you for sharing!
    Those behind the chicken wire. . .splendid!!!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  11. Rochelle says

    September 11, 2014 at 07:47

    I love your displays! I have a weakness for pitchers, dishes, tea pots and tea cups. Like you I work them into every room:)

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