If you havent yet noticed, antiques are having a moment, as is a more nostalgic approach to interior design (see: caf curtains, pastel tile, knotty pine walls....). Its no surprise, then, that vintage dishware is also trending, but if youre prone to maximalist tendencies or a cluttercore enthusiast, you know that (sigh) a hutch can only hold so much. As these collectionsfloral china, cabbagewarespill over shelves and out of cabinets, it only makes sense to find new ways to put them on display. After all, refraining from future antiques shopping is not an option. Fortunately, our designer friend/fellow old soul Erin Napier has a solution. On the recent season 3 premiere of Home Town Takeover, in which Ben and Erin bring their downtown-revival skills to Sebring, Florida, Erin outfitted a lucky locals dining room wall with a thoughtfully curated collection of plates. Theres nothing more Southern to me than a nice plate wall, says Erin. Its something you can add to for the rest of your life so it becomes a plate room, says Erin, referring to the latter scenario as her dream.View full post on InstagramIn the episode, Erin can be found sourcing pieces from a local antiques shop, including finds from Sebring Pottery, a nod to the towns founder, George Sebring, who was both a potter and community developer (first in Ohio, and later, Florida). She also made a point of working in her Hospitality State roots. I want to be sure were mixing plenty of Mississippi in, says Erin, who incorporated a souvenir plate from a Laurel Baptist church. Were sister cities now, she tells the homeowner.Courtesy HGTVA dining room featured on a recent episode of Home Town TakeoverAs much as we love Erins dining room installationand the Lemon Grove wallcovering that pairs particularly well with the porcelainits worth noting that a plate wall neednt be limited to a dining space. Inspired by Erins installation, we mined the robust Country Living archives for a few of our favorite takes on the plate wallsome more formal, some more whimsical. Whatever your design aesthetic, theres a version of this look that can step up to the plate.KEEP IT NEUTRAL For a more understated assortmentwhich works especially well atop a patterned wall or bold colorlook to neutral dinnerware such as ironstone or milk glass.David Land, styling by Raina Kattelson for Country LivingIn Marian Parsons bedroom, a pyramid of plates create a fresh focal point. Brian Woodcock for Country LivingWith their intricate edging, milk glass dishes make for a striking display against a blue wall.PICK A PALETTEFor a collected yet cohesive look, seek out plates with a common color threadthink pretty pastels, blue and white, or earthy browns. Similarly, a common motifflorals, fish, deerwill help your installation hold together.Buff Strickland for Country LivingArranged vertically, an assortment of (mostly) blue-and-white plates dresses up the walls of Holly Mathiss Texas bungalow. TAKE CHARGE Dont overlook pewter pieces, such as chargers and platters, which can bring refinement to a room. Annie Schlechter for Country LivingSilver chargers and trays add interest above a sleigh bed in Holly Audrey Williams Kentucky farmhouse.LET LOOSE By approaching your display more organicallythink a winding vine up a wallyoull set a lighthearted tone. (A less structured installation also makes it easier to add new pieces over time.)Dustin Adams, Courtesy of Stephanie LyntonA loose and lush installation of cabbageware by Birmingham designer Stephanie LyntonADD SOME QUIRKWhen your selections have personality, a little goes a long way. Retailers including John Derian and Anthropologie are good sources for unexpected artwork.Pamela Cook / Studio DPainted face platters by British ceramicist Michaela Gall bring whimsy to an English-inspired living room.GO FOR A GRID For a cleaner, more buttoned-up look, arrange plates in a more linear and symmetrical fashion.Annie SchlechterDesigner Philip Mitchells home features a neat arrangement of Limoges fish plates.FLANK A WINDOW When artwork isnt feeling quite right, a stack of plates or platters can make it easier to achieve symmetry. David A. Land for Country LivingTwo rows of platters add decorative interest to the living room of a suburban Cape Cod home.CONTINUE THE COLLECTIONIf you have your favorite pieces displayed in a hutch, dont let lack of shelving limit your display. Surround the furniture with more of your collection secured to the wall. David A. Land for Country LivingIn this Michigan vacation home, designer Chenault James simply continued her Blue Willow collection on to the wall once she ran out of room in the antique walnut hutch.CIRCLE ROUND A wreath-like arrangement inherently brings a festive feel to a space, which is why we love this approach for a seasonal display, such as Spode Woodland dinnerware for Thanksgiving, green transferware during the holiday season, or cabbageware come Easter. Brian Woodcock for Country LivingIn a dining room, an assortment of plates arranged in a wreath shape brings a festive feel to the sideboard.Related StoriesRachel Hardage BarrettRachel Hardage Barrett has written for and edited lifestyle publications for more than 20 years. As the editor-in-chief of Country Living, she has covered all things related to country lifeincluding design, gardening, food, travel, antiques, crafts, and country pop culturefor more than a decade. Before Country Living, Rachel spent several years at Southern Living, where she served as Executive Editor covering travel, food, style, and features. Before Southern Living, Rachel was the Special Projects Director of Real Simple, where she wrote and oversaw books and special issues about food, travel, weddings, organizing, and parenting in addition to working on international editions and licensed products. Before working at lifestyle brands, Rachel started her magazine career at Glamour, where she wrote and edited relationship articles, celebrity interviews, as well as fashion and features content. When shes not working on the magazine, she can likely be found poking around an antiques shop, perusing country real estate listings, or dreaming of opening a general store.