With a little creativity, old plates can be recycled into attractive wall decors by: using a plate hanger, mounting on wall as decor, vandalizing the plates with creative quotes, converting it into a wall clock, transforming broken plates into mosaic crafts, and utilizing as wall border.

Old plates don’t have to be thrown away or be kept inside a stock room. There are several ways on how to use them as wall decors by following these creative ideas:

Using a plate hanger

A plate hanger holds the plate in place when hanging it on the wall using nails. If you want, you can arrange them on your headboard or cupboard creating an elegant effect. They may come in groups of three or more to create an appealing look. One thing to consider when hanging a plate decor is to make sure it compliments well with the other details in the house. The colors as well as the theme are important factors to take into account.

Go through your kitchen and discard anything you don’t use, along with any food, spices or medicines kept in the kitchen that are beyond their expiration dates. Then take everything out of your cupboards and drawers, and wash the insides with warm soapy water. Rinse, let dry and replace cupboard and drawer liners with fresh, new ones.

Store pots, pans and cooking utensils near the stove, nesting the pots and pans together to conserve space. Make sure each one you choose to keep has a matching lid. Keep your dishes and silverware near your eating area or your dishwasher to shorten meal preparation or cleanup time. Plastic storage containers should be inventoried to ensure each has a matching lid and that they are free from cracks or other damage. Store them near your refrigerator to ease meal cleanup time.

Alphabetize your spices and keep them near the stove on a spice rack or in a nearby cupboard on a revolving rack. Store food items that you use on a daily in a place you can easily grab them when needed. Organize your pantry so that similar canned goods are in the same place and can be found easily when it’s time to cook meals. Make sure your children an easily reach items they use on a regular basis, and make sure items such as knives, scissors, and household chemicals are out of reach and secured in a locked cabinet. Utilize airtight food storage containers to lengthen the shelf life of your foods.