How to Decorate Kitchen Soffits With Plates
- 1). Paint the soffit the same color as the rest of your walls for a cohesive feel to the space. Another option is to paint it an accent color that matches the rest of your accessories or choose a hue that is found in your collection of plates.
- 2). Install custom shelving along the soffit with a deep divot etched in it or a rail front to secure the plates. Paint the shelf to match the wall if you want it to blend in; paint or stain it an accent color if you want it to stand out.
- 3). Hang up your collection with plate hangers to keep each item visually separate, using hangers that match the size of the plates. Take your time in spacing them out along the soffit to keep the look balanced.
- 4). Screw in hooks underneath the plates to hang matching tea or coffee cups. Another option is to hang small potholders or vintage kitchen utensils from the hooks.
- 5). Paint designs around the plates on the soffits to frame them, using stencils if you are not comfortable doing it freehand. For example, paint a trail of ivy to bring out the green in the plates, scrollwork for an elegant touch or your favorite quotes to inject even more personality into the display.