How To Turn Dollar Tree Charger Plates Into Stunning Gallery Wall Decor Pieces

Hanging a gallery wall is a surefire way to add character and visual interest to your space. Not only does it allow you to fill as much blank wall space as you'd like, but it also gives you the ability to put a variety of decorative items on display, from picture frames and baskets to 3D objects like antlers and sconces. Another item that makes a particularly pretty addition to a gallery wall? Decorative plates. If you don't have any plates that are stylish enough to display, there's actually a DIY hack you can find at Dollar Tree — simply head to their charger plate section. All of their chargers can easily be customized and then hung in your gallery wall to provide a unique, eye-catching look for an inexpensive price.

Larger than regular plates, chargers are meant to be placed underneath dinner plates to act as an ornamental element for table settings. Fortunately, they look equally stylish when displayed on walls. Dollar Tree has a wide range of charger plates to choose from, including a Silver Charger Plate with Beaded Rim, a Gold Fluted Charger Plate, and a Champagne Charger Plate with Ivy Pattern. While these chargers are pretty enough to be displayed as-is, there are a handful of ways you could spruce them up and customize them to your own style. Best of all, it's an easy DIY craft that will only cost you a few dollars. Ready to create the perfect gallery wall in your space? We're sharing a variety of ideas below on how you can transform Dollar Tree charger plates into stunning decorative plates for your wall.

Since many of the chargers come with a metallic finish, it's easy to use these Dollar Tree items to add sparkling decor to your home. Up the glam factor by adding some reflective and jeweled elements. For example, you could remove the frame from one of Dollar Tree's Mirrors with a Decorative Frame, glue the mirror into the center of a charger plate, and glue flat crystal gems around the perimeter. Prefer a more vintage look? Create a faux mercury glass effect by spraying the backside of a Clear Charger Plate with Gold Rim with white vinegar followed by mirror glass spray paint. Blot the droplets of vinegar, spray a coat of black paint on top, and behold the beautiful patina this method creates.

Want to make your charger plates look like hand-painted porcelain? Spray your chargers with a few coats of white paint, and when dry, add a hand-painted element using paint pens or stencils. You could use indigo blue paint to make a traditional blue-and-white plate, or use many colors for a modern look. While you're at it, paint a decorative design around the rim, such as stripes or scallops. Be sure to seal with a few coats of clear glossy topcoat for a convincing porcelain look. Other ideas? Decoupage the chargers with pretty napkins or attach stylish decals to them. To add them to your wall, attach adhesive plate hangers like the Invisible English Disc Adhesive Hangers to the backside of the chargers and hang them from a nail or damage-free hook. You could also simply use Command strips for hanging as well.