Using dishes as part of your decor can be a great way to infuse color, patterns, or shapes into a room.  But I think it is easy to get stuck in a rut of thinking of only a couple ways to display them.  So to give you guys some other ideas – here a ten great ways to display dishes.

1.  Use an unconventional piece

This old barbershop rack is a great example of a way to use something unconventional as a great display piece.

traditional kitchen design by los angeles showroom The Old Painted Cottage

2.  Use some modern bookcases

I love the use of these Ikea bookshelves to create functional and decorative storage.  Not to mention that a couple of these won’t break the bank either!

eclectic living room design

3.  Use an open rack

These white racks are classic and are a great way to display some of your favorite heirlooms.

kitchen design by other metros media and blogs Jeanette Lunde

4. Use just a hutch 

Don’t have room for a full hutch and buffet?  How about mounting just the top piece straight to the wall?  I love this idea!

spaces design by dc metro Monkton Studios

5.  Mount a vintage plate rack

I love this little plate rack!  The hooks for mugs are the perfect little touch.

eclectic kitchen design by other metros media and blogs Beach Vintage

6. Leave them out on a rolling cart

This cart is completely functional but also makes a great display piece!

traditional dining room design by chicago media and blogs Lola B's

7. Just mount them on the wall

Yep – probably one of the more traditional ways to display dishes – but you don’t knock a classic!

eclectic bedroom design

8.  Hang shelves from the ceiling

This is a great way to use some “dead” space in a room, create a divider, add storage, and provide a beautiful display place!  Great use all around!

modern kitchen design by denver architect mark gerwing

9. Fill up a cupboard

Sometimes just a simple cupboard can be the perfect place to display some dishes.  I love how the top of this piece had the panels on the doors replaced with some chicken wire!

dining room design by media and blogs Dreamy Whites

10.  Use open shelving

Low open shelving can sometimes make the most beautiful and functional display space.  I love how this wraps around the wall here.

contemporary kitchen design by seattle architect David Neiman Architects

So there you go!  Ten great ideas on how you can display dishes in your home!  What about you?  Do you have any dishes displayed in your house?  Can you think of any other ways that you can do it?  It took me a while to think up ten, I would love to know if you guys could think of some others!

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