Article: Creating the perfect plate wall
Creating the perfect plate wall
Winter invites us indoors. It’s the season of long dinners, soft light, and spaces that hold our rituals. As we seek comfort and meaning at home - especially during the Christmas season- we naturally gravitate toward objects that carry warmth, texture, and stories. And there’s one decorative tradition making a quiet but powerful comeback.
“I think the comeback of the plate wall is really about the movement to surround ourselves with meaningful pieces and to evoke memories of places and experiences,” Jennifer Perez of Italian dinnerware brand Ivo Angel
Warm, nostalgic and incredibly personal
Think a mix of artisanal plates, heirloom finds, hand-painted pieces, and textural ceramics gathered over time.
Unlike the overly coordinated looks of the past, the modern plate wall is eclectic, expressive, and beautifully imperfect. Think a mix of artisanal plates, heirloom finds, hand-painted pieces, and textural ceramics gathered over time.
This winter, the trend feels especially right because:
- Homes are becoming sanctuaries again. We want spaces with soul.
- Craft is being revalued. Hand-painted ceramics read as art.
- Eclecticism feels fresh. A cluster of plates is an instant focal point.
how to create your plate wall
Start with what you love
For a more personal result, mix plates collected over time: artisan ceramics, vintage markets, travel souvenirs, seasonal favourites. Or simply start grouping them by color or collection type
Embrace variety
Combine sizes, shapes, textures, and finishes. Asymmetry keeps the look modern.
Choose a loose colour story
It doesn’t need to match—just flow.
Map it out on the floor first
Play with spacing and movement before mounting.
Think vertically
Plate walls look beautiful above buffets, dining tables, console tables, or along a narrow wall.
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