New tableware trends for today's bride and groom
The desire to create a home filled with treasures chosen with love continues to inspire brides and grooms to register their wish lists in nearly every category of home products. Spending special times with family and friends is a priority these days, and couples want to make sure they are prepared for family celebrations.
Simple metal-trimmed tableware designs are top choices because they offer a sophisticated, classic look that allows for creativity. While platinum-banded patterns are still very popular, designs with warm burnished gold trim are enjoying a resurgence, notes Marion Proctor, marketing manager of Royal Doulton Canada Limited. Classic designs can always be updated by adding colorful accent plates and new accessories. Don't be afraid to experiment - this is not your granny's china!
While the cool, contemporary simplicity of a minimalist look is still very popular, a new look of simple luxury is emerging. Warmer shades of reds, oranges and golds are being noted in home decor trends. Burnished metals such as copper and gold are highlighting accessories. Even the new neutrals have more warmth - sage green, sand and brown are big hits on fashion runways.
Choosing tableware with an eye to the future means you will love it years from now, as much as you did the day you chose it. Just remember not to leave it stored away for those once-a-year events - use it often and enjoy!
