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Old china plates don’t necessarily need to be thrown away. Consider using them to decorate different rooms in your house. By reusing items you already have, you can really save money on decorating your home. With just a little creativity, you can use old china plates to add to the décor of your home.

Make a Mosaic Table from Old China Plates
If you have old plates that are chipped or broken, don’t toss them in the garbage. Rather, break them up further so you can use them to make a mosaic table from all the broken pieces.

• First, break pieces of china into smaller pieces.
• Take all those pieces and arrange them on a table with a flat surface. You might choose a coffee table or a side table, for example.
• Make a mosaic pattern by gluing the pieces of the plates onto the surface of the table.
• Seal the pieces in place with grout, which will also give the table a finished appearance.
• You can arrange the pieces in whatever pattern you like, and you might even use color grout to give the table some additional character.

Display Old China Plates on a Shelf
If your old china plates have character, why not put them out on a shelf? China plates make a great décor item in rooms besides the dining room. Display these plates in the living room, the kitchen, or even the bedroom, as long as they fit the style of the room.

Try to find a shelf that will match the style of the plates. For instance, for old antique-looking plates, use a distressed wood shelf. You can really give the area a unique style by using all different sizes of the plates.

Hang Old China Plates on the Wall
Plate hangers that will easily hang any plate securely on the wall can be found at craft and home stores. Although this is perhaps the most popular way of decorating with china plates, you can create a unique look by putting all different types and sizes of plates together in a single area. To create a trendy décor space, you might want to look in consignment shops and flea markets for other plates to mix in with your old china.

Paint the Old China Plates
You can repaint your old plates to match the décor of your room if they are white or even a solid color. Be sure to use acrylic paint. You can either paint them all one color, or if you are creative, you can paint pictures or patterns on them. Once you paint the plates to suit the décor of your dining room or kitchen, then you can either hang them on the wall or place them on a shelf. This is a great way to use old china plates while getting a new look from your room. If you like, give your kids a couple of plates to paint and then hang up this cute art project in their bedroom.

So when it comes time again to buy new china plates, don’t just throw your old ones away. Rather, save yourself some money and use them to decorate your home.

About the Writer…
Leon Tuberman has been in the furniture and interior decorating industry for four decades. He owns and operates a popular furniture store in Los Angeles. They have a large inventory of handcrafted Amish built solid oak furniture for your bedroom, home office and living room. Whether you’re looking for a wooden end table for your family room or a oak dining table for your dining room then they have everything you need.