How to Hang Decorative Bowls on the Wall

I have hung decorative plates on the wall many times,  but I had never tried to hang any of my large vintage serving bowls.   I Googled   "bowl hangers" and couldn't find anything that looked like what I envisioned.

If I can dream it.....H can make it!     So,  he custom made me some hangers that I want to show you in case you ever want to hang some large bowls.

First,  I want to start by saying ....don't hang your Grandmothers favorite bowl that she gave you on the wall.    Put it in a glass cupboard where you can enjoy seeing it....but where it will be safe!    Check out estate sales,  auctions,  or yard sales for bowls with imperfections.    The one I am showing you has a crack at the top,  so if  for any reason it should fall of the wall,  I won't want to cry!

I bought large plate hangers at Hobby Lobby,  Walmart has them as well,  but you have to buy a pack of three assorted sizes and you need to use a large one.    When you attach it to the bowl,  you will see that the hanger part is well above the bottom rim of the bowl.   If you try to hang it from that hanger,  your bowl will jut out from your wall and look funny.   The bowl must lay flat,  so attach some strong wire between the stretchy part of the plate hanger.   See how my wire is right at the rim at the bottom of the bowl.

  See how that makes my bowl lay flat against the wall.    If you try to use just the original hanger without the add on wire,  your bowl will jut out at the bottom and not lay flat.

The photo on the left shows the three ironstone platters that I had hung over the sink for several years.    I love the new look you can see in the photo on the right.

I have went almost completely around the kitchen hanging bowls.....

In the photo on the left you can see I just had a long picture hung over the stove and the rest of the wall was blank.

Now I can enjoy my bowl collection as I am slaving away in the kitchen.   Several of you ask if I ever cook in the kitchen,  YES...YES...YES......

I continued the look by hanging small plates over the window 

I hope my lame attempt at a tutorial was of some help if you were thinking about hanging a bowl on the wall....hugs....

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