Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Plates or no Plates, that is the question??

This wall in my dining room with the mirror has always bugged me. Some days I like it just the way it is and then other days I feel it needs a little something. I love the look of plates around it and I have been inspired by so many of you! I was thinking of adding some red transferware plates around it, in different sizes. So I need your HELP in making this decision!! Do you think it might be to much or just the right thing to finish it off.



        Here's a picture of what I would like to use.


So what do you think, plates or no plates?? I appreciate all your help!  Martina



Here's a little peek at what I've been working on, come back tonight for the reveal!

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27 comments:

  1. DebbiedoosJuly 20, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    I love decorating with plates..I say try it, the pop of red I believe would look great next to the draperies too.

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  2. AnonymousJuly 20, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    Hi Martina! Oh, my vote is plates! I have a mirror in my dining room and I hung plates all over it. It's been referred to as my 'wall of china'! :)
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  3. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleJuly 20, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    I think they would look fine.

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  4. CindyJuly 20, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    Hi Martina,
    I think the plates would look fabulous added around the mirror.
    Thanks for asking!
    Hugs, Cindy

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  5. Anita at Cedar Hill July 20, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    Yes please on the plates. I love those plates. Did you see my last post? The home I featured has red and white plates on a plate rack. The plates aren't the same, but similar.

    http://cedarhillranch.blogspot.com/2011/07/texas-farm-house-chic.html

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  6. The Tuscan HomeJuly 20, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    Do it, it would be gorgeous! =) Beautiful dining room, by the way! XO ~Liz

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  7. KimJuly 20, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Yes, yes, yes!!!! DO it!!!

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  8. LoriJuly 20, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    Definitely hang the plates! I think it would just add more detail and " oomph" ya know?

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  9. Pam@OurAdventuresInHomeImprovementJuly 20, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Yes! I love the plates and the pop of color and texture that they would give that wall!

    Have a great day.
    Pam

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  10. Sharon Lee JohnsonJuly 20, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    I vote for plates! And I love the example you showed. x Sharon

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  11. Carolyn@Sweet Chaos HomeJuly 20, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    Here's a suggestion, Martina. I did this in my last house. Cut out some pieces of paper the size of the plates and tape them around the mirror. It will give you an idea of what they'll look like, before you put holes in the wall. I'm sure it will be lovely :)

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  12. KathyJuly 20, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    I think it would look fabulous...go for it girl! The room is so beautiful as is but this might add a bit of excitement

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  13. GailJuly 20, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    I vote give it a try! I think it would look nice.

    Have a wonderful day,
    Gail

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  14. At The Picket FenceJuly 20, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    I'm the wrong gal to ask because I just added plates not too long ago around my dining room mirror too! LOL! I think you even mentioned something about them in a comment recently. :-) I think they would look gorgeous in there and if it seemed like too much red you could always break it up with some off-white plates too. I think it would really fill in that wall nicely and be a dramatic focal point!
    Vanessa

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  15. Ann from On Sutton PlaceJuly 20, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    Definitely add the plates. You can never go wrong with transferware!

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  16. DawnJuly 20, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    I think it would look pretty,with plates around the mirror.Just think...you could change out the plates for the different seasons,holidays or for no reason at all.Oh the fun you can have!I say go for it!!

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  17. LindaJuly 20, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    I vote for the plates!!

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  18. SusanJuly 20, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    I say hang the plates!!

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  19. Blondie's JournalJuly 20, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    I love the plates, Martina. I think they will look fabulous on that wall...just perfect!

    XO,
    Jane

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  20. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsJuly 20, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    Yes!! Plates would look wonderful around the mirror!

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  21. GinaJuly 20, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    I'd give it a try. I think the plates will add a pop of color.

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  22. Sissie's Shabby CottageJuly 20, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    I say hang the plates around the mirror. It will look wonderful!

    hugs
    Sissie

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  23. Ricki TreleavenJuly 20, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    I think that they can be very dramatic and pretty depending on how you hang them.

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  24. Mom2GSDSJuly 20, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    Oh yah! Your walls are angled....perhaps if you hung the plates around the mirror with a similar angle...or maybe an arch to mirror the curves in your chandelier. I think the mirror wall does need something..and red transferware plates would be fab there!

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  25. AnonymousJuly 21, 2011 at 1:14 AM

    I think what bugs you about the mirror is that it seems rather small on that large wall. Putting the plates around the mirror would take away a lot of the "dead" space of the wall and would give the illusion of that being the focal wall. If it were me, I'd try the plates. If you don't like them, it won't take that much time to spackle a few small nail holes on the wall.

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  26. MarianneJuly 21, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    I have plates all over my home, I've been decorating with them for years. I say...give the plates a try, it will add so much interest to that wall. I think you will love the way it looks.
    Marianne :)

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  27. Korrie@RedHenHomeJuly 23, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    I vote for the plates! And I love those red ones.

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I love reading your comments! Thanks so much for stopping by, Martina