by Paul Chambers, Davidson Chambers, Entertaining & Home | photos by Tanya Murchie –
Classic white dinnerware is the little black dress of the kitchen. It just goes with everything, is timeless and it’s so easy to change it up for whatever event or occasion you are hosting. Chefs love white dinnerware – it shows off the food better than any other colour, and that is why you find it in just about every restaurant worldwide.
Whether you have a classic rim or a more modern organic style, as long as it is white you just can’t go wrong. Change up the table linens, the flowers, the colour of the glasses; each take a supporting role to your white dinnerware but will bring it all together and help you create a table that is perfect for celebrating the season.
Spring Table (Shades of Green)
To make a table ready for the spring season, start with shades of green, olive branches and texture. The simple grounding can then easily be updated with fresh flowers, eggs and bunnies for Easter. Green is the colour that just goes with everything, so adding it to your white dinnerware will be a striking balance to your table after the gray winter months.
Summer Table (Lemon & Blue)
Nothing says summer more than the bright yellow of fresh lemons and shades of blue. Think summer in Italy, great food, stunning ocean views … this makes another simple and easy tablescape. Grab a bag of fresh lemons and make them the centrepiece in a beautiful blue serving bowl. This palette blends well with your classic white dinnerware to make a statement indoors or out.
Fall Table (Shades of Orange)
The fall season brings hearty meals to the table and the perfect way to update your table is with shades of orange. Add in some great wood pieces to help ground the table and be creative as we celebrate the fall harvest season. Using a wood serving board as a placemat just makes your white dinnerware stand out even more.
Holiday Table (Plaid)
Nothing says the holiday season more than bold red plaids. This classic only looks better with fine white dinnerware, setting a table that is more formal than most throughout the year. Adding pine branches, candles and a little gift at each place setting will make the meal more than memorable.
