Decorative plates on wall kitchen

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The plate wall was popular in the 1950s and ’60s, often mounted on rustic wooden shelves in kitchens or displayed in formal dining rooms. More than 60 years later, this vintage staple is having another moment, recently showing up in both Gwyneth Paltrow’s Montecito, California, home and designer J.J. Martin’s Milan flat. Even Kate Middleton and Prince William have a wall of porcelain plates decorating their residence.

I can’t get enough of plates on walls! These 18th century Chinese blue and white plates make a big impact in a kitchen… | Instagram

Pair of vintage plates on wall in historical cottage kitchen renovation. Blue and white plate paired with simple white ironstone plate.

From shelves, to cases, and permanent fixtures on the wall, here are our favorite ways to decorate the walls with plates.