16 NOVEMBER 16, 2017 RIDGEWOOD TIMES WWW.QNS.COM
Dinnerware bursts with color for fall entertaining
The autumn leaves bursting into
vibrant reds, lively oranges,
and brilliant yellows signal a
new season for home entertaining. If
you need a little inspiration, look no
further than your favorite outdoor
spot to update your table setting with
the hottest colors for fall 2014.
“Contemporary versions of classic
colors are trending in the interior design
realm this fall,” says John Griffi th,
visual merchandiser for dinnerware
retailer Replacements, Ltd. “Rich deep
Pantone colors including Sangria, Aurora
Red, Cognac and Misted Yellow
refl ect the abundance of color you see
outdoors. The new Fiesta color, Poppy,
is perfect for autumn. Metallic fi nishes
are also wildly popular, such as gold
and copper.”
Customers frequently ask Griffi th
and designer Julie Robbins for creative
guidance to refresh their family
heirloom pattern table settings. Pattern
blending is a specialty of Robbins.
“Vintage dinnerware continues
to be one of the trendiest design elements
in the tabletop industry and
those patterns are some of our best
sellers,” says Robbins. “Why buy a
reproduction when the real thing is
readily available? Search your mother
or grandmother’s china cabinet to fi nd
some of the great retro patterns. Add
your own point of view when you mix
and match contemporary designs to
create a modern look. It’s really simple
to add an accent plate, or a stand-out
charger in this season’s colors to update
your table for fall entertaining.”
Figural pieces, such as leaf shaped
plates and serving pieces are very popular
this fall. Many manufacturers are
off ering colorful accent pieces with
favorites including turkey, fall leaves
and pumpkin motifs.
“You can use pumpkins as a strong
design element through Thanksgiving,”
Griffith suggests. “Pumpkins
made of glass, ceramic and lightweight
resin are big sellers in the store as
we head into the season. Mix with
the real thing to easily create a great
centerpiece.”
As the season changes, so does the
way you’re entertaining. Gatherings
may be more casual as friends and
family get together around the television
for the big game or by the fi re pit
on the patio.
“Appetizer size plates and individual
dip bowls are great for fi nger foods
and condiments, says Robbins. “These
smaller pieces are both popular and
aff ordable. Plus it’s fun to mix shapes,
colors or motifs. Mix and match your
favorite team colors for the big game
or choose individual Thanksgiving
themed plates for celebrations tied to
turkey day.”
Still looking for more fall tabletop
ideals? Help is just a click away. This
team is now using Facebook to share
decorating tips and solutions.
“We love partnering with our customers
to solve their design dilemmas,”
says Robbins. “We’re thrilled
when people reach out to us and ask
questions on Replacements’ Facebook
page. Our team is having a lot of fun
connecting with our customers and we
encourage people to visit our page, ask
questions, like us and share us with
their friends; we get so many great
design challenges this way.”
Courtesy BPT
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