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Though our ceramic plates and bowls are perfectly suitable for eating, their beauty has garnered them much attention as decorative accents. Beyond their traditional place at the table and their aesthetic value, household ceramics sometimes hold deep meaning for their owners. They carry our memories and connect us to special moments: family meals, a wedding anniversary, a thoughtful gift, an heirloom from a grandmother.
Passed down from generation to generation, their value only grows with time.
Choose the best plates or bowls to hang
Which plates are best for wall décor? Selecting the best plates or bowls to hang as wall art is both a matter of aesthetics and pragmatism. Aesthetics because the designs themselves should reflect your taste and complement your home as it is now. And, pragmatism because of limited space.
A group of large lebrillo bowls hung on the wall of a sprawling courtyard or in large room is breathtaking. Sets of two two four lebrillos in a smaller room makes for an eye-catching display without overwhelming the space.
Plates are perhaps the most adaptable.
Flatter plates with a foot at the base are the easiest decorative ceramics to hang. You can make a small hole in the foot without hurting the integrity of the plate.
On the other hand, deeper plates or bowls protrude out from the wall and may require more sophisticated hangers or wall mounts.
Design the composition
Before you drill or affix anything to the wall, we recommend making paper templates of the plates and bowls you'd like to hang. Draw the circumference of each plate on paper and then cut it out. Using duct tape, hang the paper plates/bowls on the wall. You can test various arrangements before committing.
And, whether you are creating a minimalist plate wall or a maximalist display, it’s best to establish harmony through color, size or a theme. Need a little inspiration? Here are 7 ways to create an elegant decorative wall with plates or bowls.
Select a sturdy plate hanger or wall mount
If you have purchased an item from us, you’re in luck. A small incision in the foot of the plate or serving bowl allows for hanging. Heavier items like lebrillo bowls require a wall mount. In need of a custom wall mount? Contact us and we’ll craft one for your bowl.
And, if you’d like to weigh up other options like plate hangers or self-adhesive tape, here is an interesting article in the Financial Times on the matter.
