I like the plates above the wine rack.

I like both ways. If you place them on either side would you then be putting anything on top of your wine server? If not, I think I like on top better Lovely piece by the way.

What would you put on top?

I like them above, but three might fit better. I'd try them on the adjacent wall in a square.

Above. Provides height where there's space. On the sides, they look a bit crowded.

I had the same concern, busybee. I am leaning towards the first photo so that you can actually see the labels. What do you think would be appropriate for above the server? I have a plain white platter that might work - will make a template and take some additional pics. Thanks all!

i was think of something maybe actually sitting on top of the piece... interesting urn or vases or bottles or bowl/s?? i think maybe if you hung a platter on the wall above too, it might be a bit much...

On top with just three plates. Leave room between them for a less cluttered look.

What Yaya said.

Why add more if the goal is less cluttered? I assume they are a nice set of 4 how about plate stands on top of the hutch and skip the vase?

Above.

The problem with plate stands is that they tend to slant up, and people will be looking at the plates from below, so they are harder to see. But, I do like them above.

I was playing around with a platter that I have - maybe too much?

I'll try just three and see how it feels. Thanks!

I like the last pic which includes the platter but maybe raise it up a bit?

Out of the first two photos I prefer the four across, but I'd move then just slightly higher. I actually think it would look better with only three so it's not completely going across the top.

If you went with the last photo with the platter I'd still raise them a tad higher.

I actually prefer Mayflowers idea of three plates on the adjacent wall best.

On the sides, but further apart.

you could scoot the cabinet over to the right and hang all on one side if you want them all together...

if you did an arch with the platter i think you should go higher and narrower with it-- but i still think when you have a small pattern you would like others to be able to see and read, it's better to hang closer to eye level.

I like the platter in the center with plates surrounding, but, with a very high arch and higher than you have it. If I can find a pucture I will post it

Um, shee, you need four plates to make a square. ;)

What about the plates on the sides, only a bit higher and slightly further apart, with the platter centered above?

Four straight across. I think that goes best with the lines of the furniture

I like the plates on the side. I'm not sure that the platter would look right on the wall.

Platter in the center above with one plate on each side of the platter so you have three items hanging. Display the other two plates on stands on top of the "table top" portion of the server.

Ha ha, 2pups, based on the comments you can't go wrong ;)

p.s. I like four straight across, too.

So funny. So many thoughts. I thought I posted putting four square over top.

If you put them on the side you could get a big clear glass bowl, punch bowl, extra large (floor model) wine glass and fill them with corks. Then put two smaller things on the other side to balance it out and for your "rule of threes)

Thanks for the suggestions! I'll post a pic once they're hung.

All 5 on top or three on the side by the door jamb.

I love decorating with plates and have yet to hang mine in the updated spaces.... but only because I don't want construction dust to deal with too

I really like the addition of the platter for the gentle arch. It is a softer look but i find my self drawn to that over and over

I really like the arch using the platter~it's a little more out of the ordinary than just using the plates. I would start the end plates about 6" higher, raising all the plates at a better height.

They look OK on the top, but if you can't read them up there, kinda defeats the purpose. On the other hand, on the side, with so much stuff at a lower level, it kind of makes the top area above the mirror look "empty." As for what I would put there, some kind of cool grape viney thing if I had one. Or something interesting and linear. And then take the plant off the top of the credenza and fill it up with interesting wine accoutrements that would reflect off the mirror. But then pardon me, I am a wineaux!

May - Ha, why yes....yes, you do.

Four square!

I like the arch with the platter being in the center. I can't wait to see what you do with it!

It will be a couple of weeks until we get back to the condo, but I promise to post once they're up.

Just a quick follow up - the plates have been hung so I thought I'd share.

They look great!

Lovely!

Looks great!

Nice!

That does look nice!

Very nice