When we all get together to eat, it is usually a happy and relaxing occasion – and our tableware is just as important as the dining furniture. Attractive tableware designs and beautiful colours are uplifting and make everyday dining all the more enjoyable.
Dishes and cups come in all kinds of themes… vintagestyle, romantic and oriental.
Image above: VG New Trend, www.fabioluciani.com. Below: KPM Berlin (Francis Amiand): www.maison-objet.com
There are so many materials to choose from when picking out your tableware set. From traditional ceramic dishes and bowls to contemporary glass tableware, and elegant china sets to informal stainless steel, the choice is endless.
Themed tableware that provides a tastes of the pending holiday season is great for a festive table setting. White tableware is always popular and timeless but coloured plates, glasses and placemats can also look elegant and classic.
Thomas Quadrondo series: www.rosenthal.de
Eco products have hit the decoration sector with a bang and have also influenced modern tableware design. Very often modern tableware uses eco-friendly materials to create dishes, bowls, vases and utensils, traditional porcelain, and ceramics with botanical or zoological prints. Birds, flowers and tree branches, fruits and vegetables are traditional tableware design trends in table settings.
Table Tops in a Box: www.tabletopsinabox.com.au
Glass tableware gives light to a table setting, bringing translucent elegance. Brightly-coloured glass next to pure white tableware provides a vivid flash of colour that can really set off a dining table, particularly outside on a patio or terrace.
Exquisite festive designer decorations from Tigs Luxury Candles in Marbella: www.tigs.es
Dress candles in decorative holders really make a statement or, alternatively, there are many decorative candles that can stand alone and make a table look magical. Candles studded with crystals twinkle and make a dining room table particularly special. Scented candles are a nice touch, making a room more inviting, but avoid them at dining tables as they can interfere with the taste buds.
Superior candles are meant to be seen and can be used as a focal point, are ideal for entertaining and adding a cosy glow. For the outdoors, large multi-wick candles are great for creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
