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How to Decorate with Old China Plates
Are you planning on throwing your old china plates away? Instead, use them to decorate different rooms in your home. One of the best ways to cut costs when decorating your home is to reuse those items you already have. With just a little creativity, you can use old china plates to add to the dcor of your home.
Make a Mosaic Table from Old China Plates
Dont toss those old chipped or broken plates in the garbage. Rather, break them up further so you can use them to make a mosaic table from all the broken pieces.
- First you need to break those pieces of china into smaller pieces.
- Next, arrange the piece on a flat-surfaced table, such as a coffee table or side table.
- Make a mosaic pattern by gluing the pieces of the plates onto the surface of the table.
- Use grout to seal the pieces in place and give the table a finished appearance.
- Arrange the pieces in whatever pattern you like. You might even choose to use colored grout, which will give the table some more character.
Display Old China Plates on a Shelf
Do your old china plates have some character to them? They why not display them on a shelf in your home? You dont have to limit your use of china plates as dcor items to the dining room. Display these plates in the living room, the kitchen, or even the bedroom, as long as they fit the style of the room.
Try to find a shelf that will match the style of the plates. For instance, for old antique-looking plates, use a distressed wood shelf. You can really give the area a unique style by using all different sizes of the plates.
Hang Old China Plates on the Wall
With a plate hanger, you can easily hang any plate securely on the wall. Plate hangers are typically available at most craft and home stores. This is a very popular way of decorating with china plates. If you are looking for a more unique look, then use all different types and sizes of plates in a single area. You might want to try to find other plates at consignment shops and flea markets to mix in with your old china to create a trendy dcor space.
Paint the Old China Plates
You can repaint your old plates to match the dcor of your room if they are white or even a solid color. Be sure to use acrylic paint. You can either paint them all one color, or if you are creative, you can paint pictures or patterns on them. Paint the plates to fit the dcor of your dining room or kitchen, and then hang them on the wall or put them on a shelf. This is a great way, both to use old china plates as well as to give your room a new look. If you like, give your kids a couple of plates to paint and then hang up this cute art project in their bedroom.
The next time you decide to buy new china plates, remember that you dont have to throw your old ones away. Instead, you can save yourself some money by using them to decorate your home.
About the Writer…
Leon Tuberman has 4 decades of experience in the furniture and interior design industry. He is the owner and manager of popular furniture store in California. They carry a large selection of Amish made solid oak furniture for your living room, dining room and bedroom. Are you looking for a wood dining table for your dining room or a wooden end table for your living room then they probably have everything you need.
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