Easily Turn Old Plates From The Thrift Store Into The Cutest Hanging Storage

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Not in the market for a new set of dinnerware? You can still find treasures nestled among all of the fine china pieces at your favorite thrift store. Those decorative plates are perfect for all sorts of projects, like repurposing the vintage thrift store find into unique wall decor. In this case, TikTok creator April Calder transforms small vintage plates into hanging wall storage by attaching self-adhesive gold hooks in the middle.

There are many smart ways to hang aprons without clutter, and this one is perfectly suited to the kitchen with the plate background. You can also hang other light items on them, such as tea towels. Finding the plates for this project is the fun part. You'll often find older dinnerware sets with vintage patterns or unique shapes — these draw attention to your hooks and help them become part of the room decor. Choose several matching plates if you want a coordinating set or mix and match for a more eclectic look. Bread, appetizer, salad, and dessert plates are all usually on the smaller end, making them ideal for this project. Saucers are also an option.

Self-adhesive hooks, like these Vanloory Bath Towel Hooks, eliminate any need for drilling the plate to attach a hanger. However, if you want to use a vintage drawer knob as the hook, prepare a drill with a diamond drill bit to make a hole in the ceramic. You'll also need a plate hanger to hold the finished wall hook in place. You can try Command strips on small plates, but the sticky tape might not be strong enough for larger plates.

This is one of those kitchen wall decor ideas bursting with flavor, but it's also functional and easy to assemble. Wash the plates first. Glazed vintage plates can go in the dishwasher on the gentle cycle, but washing them by hand is a safe bet if you're not sure. You can also make this craft with new ceramic plates if you can't find vintage options that fit your style. Dollar Tree often has plain ceramic plates that you can paint or decorate with other embellishments. Regardless of the age of the plates, you can add little accents to the display, like brushing on metallic gold paint around the edges, if you want to update them.

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Choose self-adhesive hooks that coordinate with the style of the plate and fit well on the center plate portion. Putting the hooks right in the center creates a balanced look, but you can also shift it toward the top or bottom of the plate, depending on your preference. Once you find the right placement, peel the backing off the hook and press it onto the plate.

If you're making multiple plate hooks, choose your arrangement before you start hanging them. A row of the decorative hooks creates a storage area for multiple aprons. Or, hang them throughout the kitchen for different uses — a few for aprons, more for towels, and another for a hanging basket to hold small items. You can also apply this technique to a longer rectangular charger plate or serving tray — position multiple hooks along the piece for rack-style hanging space.