Tuesday, March 8, 2011

The Breakfast Room: Plate Wall

The Breakfast room is the room that is first seen when you come into our home, but amidst the master bedroom overhaul and getting ready for the baby, it has been forgotten. I have been collecting plates for a while to hang above the table. Here is what I've gotten so far:

 

All of the plates accept one are from the Anthropologie clearance section at one time or another (I paid $3.95 a piece; full price they range from $12-$28)

I tried out the Disc plate hangers (Hobby Lobby for $1.99) to secure them to the wall. They are so awesome!
There are still plenty of things I would love to do in this room, but I'd say we've come a long way:

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26 comments:

  1. KLMMarch 8, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Looks great and very eclectic! :)

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  2. AnonymousMarch 8, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    The plates change the dynamic of the whole room. What a great improvement!

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  3. UnknownMarch 8, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    Gorgeous! I wish I had your patience and knack for collecting things! I think homes look so much more lived in when it's clear that everything wasn't bought and displayed at once. I can't wait to have a breakfast nook someday :)

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  4. Tanya from Dans le LakehouseMarch 8, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Love it! So cheery and colourful. I love the hangers too - I haven't seen that kind before, only the kind that kinda wraps around and grips the plate.

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  5. Katie OlthoffMarch 8, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Gorgeous! The siding on the wall gives it so much character!

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  6. AmyMarch 8, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    CUTE! I love how 8 little plates can make such a statement!

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  7. UnknownMarch 8, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    I want your house.

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  8. RonnaMarch 8, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    Love it! It looks so clean and fresh.

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  9. emilyMarch 8, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    i think it looks great! love all the plates that you found, and the white on white is just so bright and cheery

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  10. [ker-AND-uh]March 8, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    That looks great Caroline! Love it!

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  11. AmandaMarch 8, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    Cute! I like how simple it is!

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  12. AmandaMarch 8, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    Cute! I like how simple it is!

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  13. Magpie ShiniesMarch 8, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    I love your plate wall! This is one of my favorite things to do, too, but yours just changed the entire room!

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  14. Clandestine RoadMarch 8, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    Your energy level and motivation are quite impressive.

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  15. Mary NevinMarch 8, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    looks divine :)

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  16. Alicia@ eco friendly homemakingMarch 8, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    What a great transformation.I agree it is so cheery looking.I really like the paint color you choose.

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  17. KaraMarch 8, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Super cute!! I love it! Oh man, I bet you're getting so excited for baby #2! Looks like you've got EVERYTHING under control...I'm still a mess! :-) Great job!

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  18. Fiona, Lilyfield LifeMarch 8, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    looks great Caroline. love your table (saw it ages ago on your blog but still lovin' it!)
    cheers Fiona
    http://lilyfieldlife.blogspot.com

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  19. Allison @ Quaint OaksMarch 8, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    This looks incredible! Perfect idea for someone like me with teeny tiny walls. Thanks for sharing!

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  20. Amanda M.March 9, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    This is SO gorgeous. I LOVE it. Thank you for leaving such a sweet comment on my blog!

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  21. CaroleMarch 10, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    i'd love to sit and have a cuppa in that sweet space!

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  22. JoiMarch 10, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    First, the space looks GREAT! And, second, I love the disc hangers. They are so easy to work with!

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  23. michelleMarch 11, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    The plates are beautiful and I love your nook! The walls are gorgeous!

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  24. SamanthaMarch 14, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    Looks so cheery and cute.

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  25. elizabethMarch 14, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Love the plates! Good to know about the disc hangers. I'm always looking for easy ways to hang plates.

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  26. the cape on the cornerMarch 16, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    i starred this post so i could go back and tell you how great this looks! today i have time, lol! this looks so cheerful and bright!

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