With the pandemic encouraging people to become accomplished home cooks, and tablescaping a big trend on Instagram, using lovely plates and bowls has become increasingly important to many people, with products increasingly gift-led.
“Cooking has become a very big part of cocooning, with home the place for work and play, as well as for entertainment and refuge,” says Rosanna Bowles, founder, president and art director of Rosanna Inc., which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. “Refuge and nesting, and creating a beautiful and welcoming table are the key trends going forward,” she points out.
“We are seeing that in tableware, there is a big trend for serve ware being the new gift of choice,” Rosanna continues, “and it is also is becoming an important item for personal purchase too, with our serve ware sales increasing exponentially for Rosanna in the last two years.”
She adds that bowls too, are a popular item in the dinnerware category. “A bowl of pasta can be eaten at your desk or at the table,” Rosanna points out, “as dining is now all over the home.”
As for tableware design Stateside, she says that there is currently a shift away from plain white and monochromatic colors. “Tables are being set by adding plates that are colorful and patterned to a base of white dinner plates, while serving pieces that have surface design are also trending. Adding plates that have a pattern to a simple white dinner plate transforms a table.”
Florals too, are increasingly popular. “Watercolor art for the surface design lends a touch of handmade to the design and adds integrity to the product, while gourmet food themes are popular as food takes centre stage for comfort and pleasure in the home. Themed serveware celebrating delicious food and its ingredients are also seeing a resurgence.”
Top: Nature’s Table from Rosanna reflects the trend for colourful florals and patterns on tableware.
