Using Old China to Decorate Your Home
Are you planning on throwing your old china plates away? Instead, use them to decorate different rooms in your home. By reusing items you already have, you can really save money on decorating your home. Old china plates can really add to a room’s décor when you use them creativity.
Make a Mosaic Table from Old China Plates
If you have old plates that are chipped or broken, don’t toss them in the garbage. If you break them up even more, you can use the broken pieces to make a mosaic table.
- First, break pieces of china into smaller pieces.
- Take all those pieces and arrange them on a table with a flat surface. You might choose a coffee table or a side table, for example.
- Make a mosaic pattern by gluing the pieces of the plates onto the surface of the table.
- Seal the pieces in place with grout, which will also give the table a finished appearance.
- You can arrange the pieces in whatever pattern you like, and you might even use color grout to give the table some additional 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 don’t have to limit your use of china plates as décor 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. By using different sized plates, you can really give the area a unique style.
Hang Old China Plates on the Wall
Plate hangers are available at craft and home stores and will allow you to easily hang any plate securely on the wall. 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. To create a trendy décor space, you might want to look in consignment shops and flea markets for other plates to mix in with your old china.
Paint the Old China Plates
If your old plates are a solid color, particularly if they’re white, you can paint the plates to match the décor of your room. Simply use acrylic paint to paint them all one color or, for those who are creative, paint pictures or patterns on them. Once they’re painted to fit the décor, you can hang them on the wall or put them on a shelf in your dining room or kitchen. By using old china plates this way, you can give your room a new look. You might even consider having your kids paint the plates. Then you can hang them in their bedroom as a cute art project.
So when you decide that it’s time to buy new china plates, don’t just throw your old ones away. Rather, use them to decorate your home and save some money in decorating costs.
About the Author…
Leon Tuberman has been in the furniture and interior decorating industry for four decades. He owns and operates a popular furniture store in Los Angeles. They have a large inventory of handcrafted Amish built solid oak furniture for your bedroom, home office and living room. Whether you’re looking for a mission end table for your family room or a wood dining table for your dining room then they have everything you need.
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