CLASSIC CREAMWARE
KEEP IT SIMPLE WITH VINTAGE CREAMWARE - READ OUR TOP TIPS FOR STYLING THIS CLASSIC LOOK IN YOUR HOME
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Have you seen the recent insta trend for creamware? It’s hard to miss the amazing arrangements - grouped together in cabinets, on dresser shelves or silhouetted against richly painted walls - creamware is everywhere at the moment and we are loving it.
A HISTORY OF CREAM WARE CERAMICS
Creamware has a rich history, in the 18th century British potteries - looking for an alternative to imported Chinese porcelain - developed a cream coloured earthernware known as ‘creamware’. Wedgwood led the way producing delicate creamy coloured ceramics that were perfect for homewares and priced to be affordable to the middle classes. Whilst some were adorned with transfer-printed designs or coloured enamels, many pieces were left undecorated - retaining a simplicity and elegance that helped to give them mass appeal.
18th Century Cream Ware Plate - Rijksmuseum, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Though they are not colourful, creamware pieces often have beautiful sculptural shapes with scalloped, embossed or pierced edges to add interest.
It’s no wonder that it is back in fashion and rising fast in popularity. The fabulous thing about creamware is that it really does look good with everything. Creamware pots help to set off the vivid green of a plant, while creamware vases can be filled with colourful flowers or simple arrangements of berries and branches - but they also look equally good empty.
TIPS FOR CREAMWARE STYLING
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CREAMWARE COLLECTIONS
Creamware enthusiasts have long known that creamware looks good en masse - the vast range of shapes, sizes and details mix together well while the cream colour links every piece together. Try gathering a few of your favourite pieces together on a kitchen shelf or in a wooden cabinet.
Image by @lifehasrepurpose
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MINIMALIST INTERIORS
Simple minimalist interiors - whether cottage core or more modern spaces with warm neutral tones of grey, cream and natural wood - work particularly well as settings for creamware pieces, helping to draw the eye while keeping to a vintage pared-back feel.
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CREAMWARE & COLOUR
Displaying a piece of creamware doesn't mean you have to stick to neutrals - creamware really works with all colours. A piece of sculptural creamware looks great beneath the rich green leaves of a plant or bunch of colourful flowers - as well as against a brightly painted wall!
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ELEGANT & ORNATE
Some creamware pieces are more ornate than others - if you’re looking for a piece to go with some decadent wallpaper or to adorn an antique mantelpiece - you can go wrong with an ornate creamware vase. Many vintage mantle vases are creamware - these vases were designed to fit on narrow mantle pieces and perfect centrepieces that are easier to flower arrange than you would think.
Image by @donnaflowervintagefabrics
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SPRING BULBS
For something a bit quirkier, try filling a selection of creamware containers with spring bulbs. There’s something about the cream colour against the vibrant spring colours that we can’t get enough of.
Image by @nancygpharr
So whether it's a bold statement piece of intricately moulded planter or a simple sculptural vase - try out some creamware in your home today! You won't regret it!
