Decorative plates have long existed as staple features of character-rich interiors. Not only have they been used as special occasion dinnerware, stored in safekeeping until celebration calls, but they’ve even adorned walls, creating mural-like designs that bring dimension to interior schemes.
Decorative plates are in the midst of a renaissance – made evident to us in our recent tour of designer Sarah Brown’s Harlem Project. Hanging on the walls of this home's dining room is an assortment of colorful, decorative plates. Arranged effortlessly, each plate enhances not only the wall itself, but the characterful aesthetic of the entire room, too.
We've seen a flurry of decorative plates in many spring/summer launches, with brands like Maison Flaneur, Magnolia, and Greenrow creating their own renditions in varying shapes, sizes, and design styles. Plus, it's never been easier to place plates around the home. With everything from invisible adhesives for hanging plates to display stands for shelves sold on Amazon, plates can become works of art in their own right. But if you prefer them to stay put on the table, there are plenty of styles that work best as tablescape settings – giving tasty meals an equally decadent resting place.
As interior design trends take a turn for tradition, decorative plates are back in view, ready to enhance our homes in more ways than one. If you're eager to adopt the trend to decorate with plates – on your walls, your shelves, or your tabletops – then shop our curated selection of decorative designs, below.
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