by:
Lee Dobbins
Antique plates can add whimsy and interest to your décor. Many an folk hang them right on the walls for a unique look. You can hang them up on special holders ready-made simply for this or use ribbons to hold them and hang from fancy hooks. Learning how to arrange your plates so that they look better is key to production
them a flourishing part of your wall décor.
Lets say you have a beautiful antique platter that wish go perfect in your kitchen. You run out to the store and get a hanging bracket, insert the plate and hang it on the wall over the server. Instant charm!
Pleased with your accomplishment you stand back. You tip your head to one side and then the other. Squinting, you take another look at the plate. Thing
doesn’t look right.
If you have ever found yourself discontented
with the appearance of the decorations on your walls you are not alone. Many an folk do the same common mistakes that the eye can see as awkward but the individual makes not cognize how to fix. Here are several guidelines to support in mind once
composition your plates as well decor:
Hanging Large Platters:
Large platters or chargers can be the focus of your décor so you must do sure you hang them in a spot that is appropriate for the size and focus. Wherever
do larger pieces look the best? Try above the server or dry sink, over a couch, behind the eating set, over a open fireplace or on a feature wall. A feature wall is wherever
the placement of furnishings
or the layout of the house naturally guides the eye to a wall - a great place to feature your antique platters.
Hanging Small Plates:
Grouping smaller plates together in one area can add interest and support them from effort “lost”. Use a common theme like, color, pattern or style to pull them together. Hang a single smaller piece low on the wall and as close to the furnishings
as possible, otherwise it wish seem to be floating.
Grouping Plates:
The key to grouping pieces together is to space them properly. Each item should be spaced simply about 3 inches away from the items on either side. Try positioning them on the floor or a table to get a pleasing arrangement before placing the nails and measure cautiously before production
any holes.
Height:
Plates should be adorned with the center of the plate at eye level. That means the center should be simply about 60 to 66 inches from the floor. If you've visited a gallery you wish see that the frames are not lined up by their top or bottom edges but that the images are all centered at the same height.
If the platter or plates wish be viewed from a sitting position – like from the eating table, you should hang at the eye level of the sitter.
If you are hanging it behind the dry sink or server, do sure it is no much than 10” above the back.
Using these tips you can transform your bare room
walls into a designer showcase with a unique focus on antique plates!
