Hanging a bunch of plates on a wall is hardly a new idea, but I’ve always loved the look for a kitchen or dining area. It can be sweet and vintage or modern and graphic, depending on the plates and arrangement you choose. A great way to show off a much-loved collection, it’ll certainly bring more joy than stacking them in a cupboard. 

A collection of beautiful blues from Living etc: 

From Canadian House & Home, these old-fashioned plates look whimsical and modern in a small kitchen: 

Elaborate plates shine in a minimal space, via Sunset: 

From the Bluelines blog, a colourful dining room arrangement: 

Simple, modern and impactful, from Marimekko: