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Stoneware bowl collections as decor

13 years ago

This is the time of year when I get restless and start ot rethink earlier decorating decisions. I'm looking for some guidance from some of you experts out there. I have always had a "thing" for old stoneware bowls. Over the years I have accumulated an eclectic mix of bowls including yellow ware ,salt glazed , white ironstone, etc. I use a lot of them as serving bowls but some I keep around for sentimental reasons or just because I think they are interesting. My kitchen has eight cubbies, four on each side of my stove which are a perfect way to display a bowl collection of some sort. I currently display some of my bowls in that space but there's no unifying theme or color to tie them together. Unfortunately, I don't have enough of anyone kind of bowl to fill all eight spots.

I've decided to ,over time, pick up additional pieces that would be a pleasing ensemble for my kitchen. Should I go with the tone on tone look of white ironstone bowls? Should I try high contrast and pick up more brown yellow ware bowls. I have even considered going with new identical bowls that introduce color but I worry that is just too much symmetry. It would also mean storing away what I already have just to go out and buy even more stuff.

I'd appreciate your advice and ideas. If you could show me pictures of stoneware bowl collections that make a statement, I would love to see them.

I have shared pictures of my kitchen so many times before that it suffers from over exposure but just as a reminder of the set up I'm talking about........here are a few pics (reruns!).

Here's a pic I shared for the Christmas decor thread. I'm showing you this because it has our partially finished back splash which may help define the direction I should go with my collection.

The perimeter cabs are eggshell but the rest of the kitchen and great room uses cherry and warm wood tones. Thanks in advance for all your help.

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