India, July 4 -- Is your gallery wall feeling a little tired? More homes seem to be swapping out predictable framed prints for something with far more personality. Decorative wall plates are fast becoming the design trend everyone is talking about, and for good reason.

They slip into any space with a certain flair, offering a blend of wall art and sculpture that feels fresh without trying too hard. From blue pottery to hand-painted heirlooms, wall plates can transform a plain stretch of plaster into the best wall decor ideas you've seen in a while.

Wall plates tick so many boxes and offer so much more than standard framed art. Here's why they work so well:

If you're tempted to give this interior trend a try, there are a few ways to mak...