Do You Use Plate Chargers?
If you want your next dinner party to shine a little brighter, add plate chargers to your table set up.
The plate charger is a decorative piece that sits under the actual dish being served. They aren't intended to hold food and are often made in materials and styles which would not be appropriate for food. Plate chargers have been in use since the early 1800's when they fell out of favor but saw a resurgence of popularity in the late 1990s. They are also called under plates in some areas of the country.
Plate chargers can be made of nearly anything. A charger's main job is to act as a 'frame' for the dinnerware, and to attractively fill the empty placemat or tablecloth between courses. Some people also leave them on the table between meals, as decor. If it sets off the plate above it and makes it look more attractive -mission accomplished.
Etiquette for use of a charger plate depends on your personal taste. Some hosts and hostesses have the plate charger removed as soon as the meal is served; others prefer to let the chargers be used throughout the meal. Some people even leave them on the table between meals, as decor.
Chargers are extremely popular just now, as are a number of other things to make table settings extra-fancy. They are really just extra-large plates, or accents that are generally two or three inches wider all round than the dinner plate. For a real stand out at your next dinner gathering an artful approach that looks both elegant and unique is to use a
sculpted wrought iron plate charger. Running vines and scrolls make an elegant presentation when serving up your guests. You can also pair your plate chargers with matching serving pieces to tie in the entire look of your table setting. If you're looking for a way to make your table decor even more unique, revive an old tradition by using plate chargers at your next gathering.
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Metal and Iron Furniture - The New Rage
Once upon a time, metal and iron furniture was considered too primitive for use in the home and was normally relegated out to the patio or garden. It's sturdy nature and strong designs made it ideal for this use but in recent times, both metal and iron have moved into the home in some grand ways.
In the Kitchen
You will find wrought iron bakers racks doing a job in the kitchen holding various items an the wrought iron furnishing of today have a decidedly decorative feel with their delicate scroll worked designs while losing none of the sturdy make up iron furnishings are known for. Another smart addition to any kitchen is an iron kitchen island. This will give you another surface to work on as well as storage space below. Dining room tables are also frequently made in wrought iron with both wood or glass tops.
In the Bedroom
Bedrooms are being transformed by iron. An elegantly scroll worked wrought iron 4-poster bed with a light canopy covering looks truly refined. Also iron is finding its way by being made into day beds and delicately beautiful headboards and foot boards and losing none of its strength.
In the Living Room
You might gasp at the thought of a
metal sofa but you'll be amazed at it's comfort and functionality. A modular set of furniture will give you a huge amount of decorating choices as to how you want to display your furniture. If you are a person that likes frequent changes in your decor, this is the ideal furniture for you.
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