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Goldi0218
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A "plate wall" in the kitchen...anyone do this? ***Updated with additional question.
We painted the kitchen a very light blue to open it up since it is so narrow. I am very interested in decorating one of the walls with blue and white plates in a sort of mosaic pattern like this:
Has anyone done this successfully and was it more of a pain in the butt than it was worth? Also, any idea where I can get a bunch of different plates like that where I won't break the bank. Im kind of mid-island and new to the area - not sure where I could go in terms of antique places that may have one of this and one of that. KWIM?
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Would you use all the same shaped plates or would you switch it up with other shapes as well? Ive been finding ovals and hexagons in addition to round. Thoughts?
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Re: A "plate wall" in the kitchen...anyone do this?
Haven't done it but there is a pretty decent Home Goods in Port Washington. And Pier 1 should have a decent selection.
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| Posted 9/24/10 12:45 PM |
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Goldi0218
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Re: A "plate wall" in the kitchen...anyone do this?
Posted by SweetCaroline
Haven't done it but there is a pretty decent Home Goods in Port Washington. And Pier 1 should have a decent selection.
Great idea. I dont even care if the plates aren't worth a dime - just going for a look.
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Elizabeth
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Re: A "plate wall" in the kitchen...anyone do this?
I think it's cute. I don't like the overlap on the first pic but I like them close set and a big mix and match. I'd wait to do it until I had all the plates I wanted. But I'd be scouring Marshalls, TJ maxx, dollar stores, yard sales to acquire them, you could probably get some really cheap too.
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Goldi0218
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Re: A "plate wall" in the kitchen...anyone do this?
Yeah I think the overlap may be a bit much but I was more or less looking at colors. I wouldn't be doing a wall that big and it would have to be out of the reach of children. The kitchen is VERY narrow and I don't want to overwhelm it. Im scouring Ebay for a plate clock. I think I found one I like.
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Re: A "plate wall" in the kitchen...anyone do this?
Posted by Goldi0218
Im scouring Ebay for a plate clock. I think I found one I like.
If you don't find one you love, they are really easy to make. You can get a clock kit from Michael's for a few bucks, drill a hole in the center of the plate and attach everything.
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Nifheim
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Re: A "plate wall" in the kitchen...anyone do this?
i have a plate wall but with shelves. You have to be careful and use wall anchors when putting nails in with the plate hangers. I lost a few plates when hanging them on the walls after the weight of them pulled on the sheetrock OR you just get tiny tea plates.
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MST9106
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Re: A "plate wall" in the kitchen...anyone do this?
I think Marshalls, TJ Maxx and Kohl's is the best place to start. They usually have an open selection of plates.
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Re: A "plate wall" in the kitchen...anyone do this?
I love plates. I haven't done a full wall but most of the rooms in my house have plates, even the bedroom and bathroom. 
Mine are from all over:
Homegoods/Marshalls
Anthropologie (I think there is one in Glen Cove? I am not on LI) They always seem to have nice ones in clearance
Target
Goodwill!
Also in Tri-Couty Flea Market there is a good size thrift-store type spot- I got a terrific transferware platter there for $2.50 and a couple other plates for less than $2 each. You really have to take your time and it's hit or miss- but I will defnitely go there whenever I am on LI.
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HeatherRose
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Re: A "plate wall" in the kitchen...anyone do this?
you can def find them at home good, tj maxx even garage sales and craigslist.
I love the look of the first one its more of a todays trend
the one where its all spread out, is very old fashined and dated
BTW you are going to need a ton of plate holders. I saw them for sale at the christmas tree shops and they weren't expensive
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evnme
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Re: A "plate wall" in the kitchen...anyone do this?
i would check homegoods/marshalls and pier 1 imports.
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Re: A "plate wall" in the kitchen...anyone do this?
I dont have one but I had some great sample pics saved from a previous post. I think they're great and hopefully, someday, I'll get around to doing one myself! Image Attachment(s):
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MEH1029
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Re: A "plate wall" in the kitchen...anyone do this?
this is a great idea I am thinking about doing in my kitchen I have high ceilings and a large wall was not sure what to put on it! thanks 
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mrsboss
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Re: A "plate wall" in the kitchen...anyone do this?
Pier 1 has a 'pre-made' one ...
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mrsboss
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Re: A "plate wall" in the kitchen...anyone do this?
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Finally1108
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Re: A "plate wall" in the kitchen...anyone do this?
I have that and i love it! It looks awesome in my kitchen!
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wants-2-b-a-mommy
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Re: A "plate wall" in the kitchen...anyone do this?
thats very cool my mom has lots of plates up on her wall!
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Otherme
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Re: A "plate wall" in the kitchen...anyone do this?
I do like the idea, but you said the kitchen was narrow and you painted it light blue to help open it up.
I would think that putting a lot of plates on the wall would only make the wall look more cluttered and therefore make the room look smaller - which seems to be the opposite of what you're trying to achieve?
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Goldi0218
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Re: A "plate wall" in the kitchen...anyone do this?
Posted by Otherme
I do like the idea, but you said the kitchen was narrow and you painted it light blue to help open it up.
I would think that putting a lot of plates on the wall would only make the wall look more cluttered and therefore make the room look smaller - which seems to be the opposite of what you're trying to achieve?
It wouldn't be too many plates and I may even consider just doing a border around the top.
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Re: A "plate wall" in the kitchen...anyone do this? ***Updated with additional question.
Yes, you can change shapes.
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Otherme
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Re: A "plate wall" in the kitchen...anyone do this? ***Updated with additional question.
Posted by Goldi0218
Posted by Otherme
I do like the idea, but you said the kitchen was narrow and you painted it light blue to help open it up.
I would think that putting a lot of plates on the wall would only make the wall look more cluttered and therefore make the room look smaller - which seems to be the opposite of what you're trying to achieve?
It wouldn't be too many plates and I may even consider just doing a border around the top.
I like that idea!
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Goldi0218
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Re: A "plate wall" in the kitchen...anyone do this? ***Updated with additional question.
Thanks for the feedback ladies! Now can someone tell me why I worry about what my kitchen should look like if I dont cook? LMAO. Now that we are house poor, I better start I guess!
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HeatherRose
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Re: A "plate wall" in the kitchen...anyone do this? ***Updated with additional question.
I think you should stick to all round, looks neater. mixing different shapes in makes it look messy
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