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.
2. Holding fresh flowers. You can use a pitcher, a teapot, or a sugar container.
3. Filled with dried lavender or dried flower petals. (This smells wonderful too.)
4. In a cabinet. This one has chicken wire in the doors, but you could display the dishes in open shelving as well.
5. On a wall. Here I used a plate rack, but the plates can be hung directly on the wall.
6. Sitting out. These places were provided by my fabulous partner, Heritage Lace.
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.
I love collections of dishes displayed, especially when they all blend together.
I love to see pretty displays of dishes and I love to see them just stacked too. Great pics.
I love all dishes and I’ve collected quite a few! Love the photos and so much inspiration for displaying.
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.
I love all your beautiful dishes and your ideas are great!
Good ideas and I love your photos! All the color is really pretty.
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!
I would love to decorate using plates. Just haven’t gotten to it yet. I enjoyed all the examples you gave.
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
I love your displays! I have a weakness for pitchers, dishes, tea pots and tea cups. Like you I work them into every room:)