Antique Mission Arts
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 Antique Arts Crafts Mission Bookcase  US $2,400.00
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 Arts Crafts Mission Oak Antique 1910 Bookcase US $2,250.00
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 Antique French MISSION ART AND CRAFT server bar US $2,150.00
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 Nice Antique ARTS CRAFTS Lamp Table MISSION w434 US $566.00
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 Antique Arts Crafts Mission Bookcase Bench Tenons US $550.00
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 54 Antique ARTS CRAFTS Dining Table MISSION Oak Stickley Era w1205 US $544.00 |
 Antique Arts Crafts MISSION OAK UMBRELLA STAND US $279.00
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 Antique Arts Crafts Mission Waste Basket US $275.00
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 Antique Furniture Arts Crafts Mission Style Quartersawn Tiger Stripe Oak Chair US $275.00
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Using Old China Plates to Decorate Your Home
Old china plates dont 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 dcor of your home.
Make a Mosaic Table from Old China Plates
Dont toss those old chipped or broken plates in the garbage. If you break them up even more, you can use the broken pieces to make a mosaic table.
- First you need to break those pieces of china into smaller pieces.
- Next, arrange the piece on a flat-surfaced table, such as a coffee table or side table.
- Glue the pieces of the plates onto the surface of the table making a mosaic pattern.
- 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? You dont have to limit your use of china plates as dcor items to 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.
If you can, find a shelf that matches the style of the plates. A distressed wood shelf is a great option for plates that are old and look antique. By using different sized plates, you can really give the area a unique style.
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 dcor 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
If your old plates are white or even a solid color, you can paint them to match the dcor of your room. Using acrylic paint, you can either paint them all one color, or if you are creative, then you can paint pictures or patterns on them. Once you paint the plates to suit the dcor 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, both to use old china plates as well as to give your room a new look. You might even consider having your kids paint the plates. Then you can hang them in their bedroom as a cute art project.
So when it comes time again to buy new china plates, dont 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 amission end table for your family room or awood dining room table for your dining room then they have everything you need.
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