We decorate the walls with plates - a master class and 100 photos for inspiration

Even in ancient Greece, plates were divided into table and decorative, in China already in the 7th century they learned how to produce china, but in Europe the secret of the finest Chinese porcelain was unraveled only in the Middle Ages. But how did the tradition of hanging decorative plates on the wall? Its origin is associated with another tradition - to reward citizens with exquisite porcelain for special services to the state. Most likely, influenced and emerged in the late 19th century. fashion for collecting. And so, in the 60s. last century, the factory of the French jeweler Rene Lalique released the first collection of plates, designed exclusively for home decor.

Today the "plate" decor does not lose its relevance and goes with the times. For example, you do not need to buy special decorative or collectible plates - you can right now make a composition of the saucers you already have. In addition, wall plates can organically fit even in a modern, and not just in a classic interior, as it was before.

Let's take a closer look at this type of decor and find out:

• how to make a wall composition in color, shape, size and pattern of dishes;
• how and where it can be placed;
• how to hang the plates on the wall with your own hands with the help of purchased or improvised means, including without drilling the wall.

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Composing composition

In compiling a collage from different plates, perhaps the main thing is that they have something in common. This may be seasoned colors, pattern, subject and / or shape of dishes. And it is also very important that the entire composition blends seamlessly into the interior of the kitchen and at the same time does not clutter it. Let's explore successful examples of such decor.

The color scheme of the interior, walls and panels

• On a plain background, you can hang plates of any color - from bright and variegated to contrasting or strict;

• Keep in mind that the brighter or darker the wall, the brighter the saucers must be in order not to get lost in the background;

• The color scheme of the wall composition can and should support the color scheme of the kitchen interior (furniture, curtains, decoration, etc.);

• Black and white dishes, for example, from the cult collection of Piero Fornasetti, will look great on a black or white background;

• You can create a game of color plates and a colored wall;

• In the interior in bright, pastel colors, the plates will look good in the same unobtrusive shades;

• If the wall in the kitchen is decorated with wallpaper with a pattern, then try to pick up such plates that would harmoniously combine not only with color, but also with the pattern of wallpaper;

We combine plates with each other

Composing a collage of dishes, you can make a combination of different-sized saucers with pictures of different subjects, but in the same color scheme. In this case, the plates can be both monophonic, and with a border, painting, print.

Most often, the "plate" panel combines not only color, but also the subject. For example, it can be souvenir plates brought from travels, or vegetable themes as in the photo below.

The most original idea - to hang a panel of plates, assembled on the principle of mosaic. The following photo shows the collection of ceramics designer Molly Hatch.

However, it is not necessary to buy ready-made panels, because you can make a "mosaic" of saucers, painted with their own hands with acrylic paints.

Topics of decorative plates and interior styles

• For classics Traditional saucers with floral motifs, painted in the style of Gzhel ceramics, Chinese and Delft china, gilded, etc. are suitable.

• Chebbi chic requires flower decoration and pastel shades;

• The interior of the kitchen in a modern style will be more interesting thanks to a combination of a variety of bright and colorful plates, combined in form, color or patterns;

• In ethnic styles are appropriate copper trays, plates with folk painting and textile as in the photo below;

• In the country-style, you can use the original wicker plates, white dishes of different shapes from ceramics and just traditional floral motifs.

Nine popular forms for cymbal compositions

Having decided on the composition of your wall composition, you need to decide on the order of arrangement of the plates relative to each other.

1. One row (or more). With it, you can create an emphasis on one of the walls - for example, the one that is near dinner table.

2. Symmetrical composition. Ideal if the rest of the decor in the room is also located symmetrically, or if you need to select a large object on the wall - say, a mirror.

3. Full wall. The composition should fill the empty section of the wall.

4. Wave. Such a group in the form of a curved line will look amazing on an empty wide wall.

5. Arch. This form will allow you to elegantly decorate the area around a large interior object - the same mirror or even a window.

6. Patterns. Fantasy figures are easy to make up from saucers - for example, a snowfield, an asterisk. However, keep in mind that in this case, the fastening is adjusted especially carefully, so as not to go beyond the border of the figure.
7. By size, that is, from large to small or vice versa. Such compositions are placed horizontally or vertically - the main thing here is the appropriate size.

8. Around the door. Even if there are enough decorative accents in the spacious kitchen, the place near the doorway almost always remains free. It can be favorably beaten by placing a symmetrical composition of decorative plates.

9. Arbitrary forms. A good solution for placing a scattered collection or works created by hand. In this case, you can not think about the combinations of shapes, colors and sizes.

Methods of mounting plates on the wall

So, you have thought of what saucers the panel will consist of, played with the combinations, spreading the dishes on the floor, it remains only to realize your idea. How to fix the plates neat and easy?

You can simply circle the plates on paper, cut out the resulting patterns, fix them on the wall with pins (photo left) or scotch tape and only then begin the work.

You can also trace the outlines of saucers on a large sheet of paper, transfer the paper to the wall, and then install it along the markings.

The mount in turn can be purchased and homemade:

1. How to hang plates on the wall without using nails and not hobbling the walls of the kitchen? Perhaps the only way to do this is with the help of Velcro Command. They hold the plates well, they easily come off and stick together. Such a fastener is sold in Russia in many online stores, building hypermarkets, etc. In the photo below you can see how they are attached to the wall and saucers.

2. You can hang decorative plates using specially designed adhesive discs - Disc Plate Hangers.Discs come in different diameters and are selected according to the diameter and weight of the dishes. This type of attachment has 2 drawbacks - they are not so easy to buy, since they are not sold in Russia, but they can be easily ordered on Ebay and in other online stores. The second drawback is that using them to hang plates on the wall without hammering nails into it will not work.
3. If you do not want to buy fasteners, then you can easily make it yourself with the help of a usual safety pin, tape loops, paper clips and cold welding like Poxipol. If desired, this place can then be decorated.

Do not forget that you can use and ready mount for decorative plates:

• Table holder for plates (left photo below):
• Wall holder for plates;

• Special shelves for plates, with narrow retaining rails. This shelf can be made by hand.

Pay attention also to our site guide in the section. Kitchen decoration and decor - site guide.

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But a video on how to turn the most ordinary plate into a decorative plate with your own hands by painting it with a stencil:

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