Brown is one of those reliable colours that oozes warmth and cosiness. Your well-worn brown leather gloves, never to be replaced. That chunky knit brown scarf you can’t wait to throw on as soon as the weather turns.

The colour brown, in its many shades, translates elegantly across tableware, too – and word has it that brown dinnerware is on-trend. Here are some ideas for adding a warm touch to your table this winter. Because brown pairs brilliantly with the popular dinnerware colours of blue and white, it’s easy to introduce a brown accent piece to an existing collection.

Dinnerware with gentle brown hues

For a pattern that features soft browns, take a look at Royal Doulton Morning Star above. Bringing together complementary mid-to-light browns, representative of cappuccinos and lattes, each item features a pretty star pattern, fine-line border decoration, or both. Tea and coffee pots stand out in this collection for their solid brown lids and brown detail on the handles.

Hornsea Contrast

Make a statement with brown tableware

If a bold brown is your preferred shade, take a look at Hornsea Contrast, which won designer Martin Hunt a Design Council Award. With a unique appearance thanks to its matt brown clay body, Hornsea Contrast makes for a statement addition to any tableware.

wedgwood autumn vine

Brown garland pattern on plates and bowls

Wedgwood Autumn Vine features a traditional garland-style decoration by combining brown tones in an intricate hedgerow pattern, with each piece trimmed in elegant gold. This stylish approach offers something different from the often-seen colourful floral garlands, with the entirely brown pattern evoking feelings of autumnal walks and a warming cup of coffee on return home.

royal doulton cadenza

Decorative bands in shades of brown

For a no-fuss brown dinnerware pattern, we love Royal Doulton Cadenza. Combining strong bands of brown and tan, the pattern gives a solid look off a white base. It’s an ideal choice for accenting white dinnerware, creating a rich and warm collection for these winter months.

And let’s not forget that brown and red are both rich colours, so with Christmas around the corner, an accent of tableware in complementary brown might be all you need to freshen up your festive table.

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