<CENTER> <h1>Decorating Your Kitchen With Antique Plates</h1><br>By Lee Dobbins </CENTER> <CENTER> <P ALIGN="CENTER"> Antique plates can add whimsy and interest to your décor. Many people hang them right on the walls for a unique look. You can hang them up on special holders made just for this or use ribbons to hold them and hang from fancy hooks. Learning how to arrange your plates so that they look best is key to making them a successful part of your wall décor. <br> <br>Lets say you have a beautiful antique platter that will go perfect in your kitchen. You run out to the store and get a hanging bracket, insert the plate and hang it on the wall over the server. Instant charm! <br> <br>Pleased with your accomplishment you stand back. You tip your head to one side and then the other. Squinting, you take another look at the plate. Something doesn’t look right. <br> <br>If you have ever found yourself dissatisfied with the appearance of the decorations on your walls you are not alone. Many people make the same common mistakes that the eye can read as awkward but the individual does not know how to fix. Here are some guidelines to keep in mind when arranging your plates as well decor: <br> <br>Hanging Large Platters: <br> <br>Large platters or chargers can be the focus of your décor so you must make sure you hang them in a spot that is appropriate for the size and focus. Where do larger pieces look the best? Try above the server or dry sink, over a couch, behind the dining set, over a fireplace or on a feature wall. A feature wall is where the placement of furniture or the layout of the home naturally guides the eye to a wall - a great place to feature your antique platters. <br> <br>Hanging Small Plates: <br> <br>Grouping smaller plates together in one area can add interest and keep them from getting “lost”. Use a common theme like, color, pattern or style to pull them together. Hang a single smaller piece low on the wall and as close to the furniture as possible, otherwise it will seem to be floating. <br> <br>Grouping Plates: <br> <br>The key to grouping pieces together is to space them properly. Each item should be spaced about 3 inches away from the items on either side. Try positioning them on the floor or a table to get a pleasing arrangement before placing the nails and measure carefully before making any holes. <br> <br>Height: <br> <br>Plates should be hung with the center of the plate at eye level. That means the center should be about 60 to 66 inches from the floor. If you've visited a gallery you will see that the frames are not lined up by their top or bottom edges but that the pictures are all centered at the same height. <br> <br>If the platter or plates will be viewed from a sitting position – like from the dining table, you should hang at the eye level of the sitter. <br> <br>If you are hanging it behind the dry sink or server, make sure it is no more than 10” above the back. <br> <br>Using these tips you can transform your bare kitchen walls into a designer showcase with a unique focus on antique plates!<br><br>About the Author: Lee Dobbins write for <a href="http://www.a-kitchen-decorating-idea.com" target="_blank">http://www.a-kitchen-decorating-idea.com</a> where you can find out more about decorating your kitchen in their article database at <a href="http://www.a-kitchen-decorating-idea.com/articles4.html" target="_blank">http://www.a-kitchen-decorating-idea.com/articles4.html</a><br><br>Source: <a href="http://www.isnare.com">www.isnare.com</a> Distributed by:<A HREF="http://www.webmasterinfoandcontent.com/">www.webmasterinfoandcontent.com</A> </P> </CENTER>
<P ALIGN="CENTER"> <h1>Posters Can Be Used For Decorating</h1>By Seth B.</CENTER><br><br><P ALIGN="CENTER">When I think of decorating a room with posters, I think of the 70’s with black light, velvet and the famous Farrah Fawcett poster. <br> <br>Times have changed and decorating with posters have also changed. Poster has now become a theme based decorating style. Not just poster of the latest hottie from a magazine. Here are some poster theme ideas. <br> <br>Movie theme. <br> <br>Movie posters have been around for forever. For the movie buff, movie poster can be based on era, director, actors, or even genre. An example would be Steven Spielberg. You could start out with ET and finish up with War of the worlds. <br> <br>Sports <br> <br>Mohamed Ali tribute of poster is a great example. There are so many sport posters to pick from. Poster themes could include boxing greats, baseball or even chronicle the life of Lance Armstrong. <br> <br>Americana <br> <br>There are some fabulous Americana posters available for a patriotic look. There are poster of the Declaration of Independence, George Washington crossing the Delaware and the Flag. <br> <br>Cars <br> <br>Car posters have been around as long as cars. You could have the history of the Corvette in a very decorative manner with the entire posters available now. You don’t have to have the large looking posters and turn your room into a garage. <br> <br>Vintage Advertisements <br> <br>These have probably have came the farthest regarding decorative posters. You can find some of the best vintage advertisement art in posters. Some examples are the Martini & Rossi Art Print, Sourse Brault and the Café Martin. These are some of the classics that can make a room look classic with being gaudy. <br> <br>Remember, there are some great examples of what you can do with posters that can turn a dull room into a spectacular vision without spending wads of cash.<br><br>About the Author: Seth B <a href="http://www.popular-posters.com" target="_blank">http://www.popular-posters.com</a> <br><br>Source: <a href="http://www.isnare.com">www.isnare.com</a><br> Distribution source:<a href="webmasterinfoandcontent.com/">www.wwebmaster infoandcontent.com</a></P> </CENTER>