How Can I Effectively Showcase Dishes and Vintage Decor in a Way That Enhances Their Unique Features?

Dishes and vintage decor are sought highly for their charming qualities and unique features. People love to find antique and memorable items to add to collections and for regular use. Many of these pieces are beautiful, but they can easily be overlooked if tucked away in a cabinet or mixed in among other items and camouflaged. Here are some tips for displaying dishes and incorporating vintage decor in various ways throughout your home.

Wall Placement

Your walls are blank canvases inviting you to transform them into wondrous works of art. You can effortlessly enhance the look of a room by using your dishes and vintage items as decorative elements. Wall displays can instantly transform a drab room into a cozy retreat where you, your family, and your friends will love spending time.

Showcase Collections

If you collect dishes or other vintage items, one option is to display them as curated collections.  Select distinctive plates, or items that share similar style or color. Before hanging them on the wall, arrange them on the floor to find the most appealing layout.

Group similar items to make a striking statement. Choose a brightly colored plate or one with a unique pattern as your focal point. Stack similar items together for an intriguing display and consider using easels to showcase some plates and highlight their designs.

Use Color to Display Dishes

Certain dishware, like Fiesta ware, is best displayed by color. Arranging and displaying dishware by color adds a fun and visually captivating way to showcase your vintage pieces. Some dishes were produced in specific hues, so start by sorting your dishware by color. Next, select the colors that complement the room’s decor. Arrange the colors in a way that captures attention.

Use All Spaces to Showcase Your Dishes

Certain areas of the home are perfect for displaying your dishes. Consider stacking them creatively on a kitchen island or use the tops of your kitchen cabinets to showcase your unique pieces. Individual dishes can also be featured on bookcases or shelves throughout your home. Explore your space to find spots that could benefit from touch of vintage decor, and place one of your pieces there. Additionally, repurposing a cup or bowl as a planter for a small plant adds another inviting element to your theme.

Sideboards and Hutches

Sideboards and hutches are traditionally used for storing dishes and kitchenware. While these furniture pieces are less common today, they are often replaced by other types of furniture that provide the same purpose or upcycled to a modern alternative. Plate stands or easels offer a wonderful way to show off plates with intriguing patterns. When dishes are laid flat, their unique details can go unnoticed. By displaying them upright on an easel or stand, you not only are able to view the plate, but also bring attention to it.

At DishFunctional, we offer a large selection of dishes and vintage decor. Visit us today in the Lincoln Court Shopping Center, 225 Lancaster Avenue, Malvern, PA, 19355.