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Getting the rhythm right Rhythmical table settings – whereby you build colour, pattern and texture into a tablescape – is an artform. But having access to the right tableware, and enough of a variety of it, to create impressive and inviting tables is essential. This is where Wilmax can help… Rhythm is a term used to describe the dynamics achieved in architecture, or works of art, by the combining and repetition of various visual elements. Using rhythm-building principles adapted by designers in table settings can help create an unforgettable atmosphere at the table. Simple rhythm is achieved by repeating the same shapes or colours, whereas a complex rhythm repeats groups of elements, playing with patterns and colours, for example the same style of candle sticks in different sizes, colours or design elements of table linen repeated in porcelain. Yet every piece of a table setting is a part of a composition and there should not be random elements. Playing with shape When opting for a round-shaped plate as the main element, it 32 TABLEWARE INTERNATIONAL
would be recommended to use round place mats, base plates and salad plates. Adding a soup bowl or serving dishes and accessories of the same shape and repeating them in different sizes will create a nice rhythm on the table. Simple rhythm setting is advised for formal dinner settings, using plain white porcelain or succinct, repeated embossed patterns. Adding colour and texture If a decision is made in favour of using the same colour, using multiple elements and repeating them will create a consistent and dynamic design. Adding shades of the same colour will strengthen the dynamics of the table setting rhythm and adding unusual or even clashing colour combinations will make the table setting more dramatic. Patterned elements have
dynamics of their own, so they need to be balanced with plain elements. Plain elements can repeat colours of the pattern or compliment them, so creating a connection between the elements of the table setting. Tableware texture gets noticed and it is to consider while creating rhythmical table setting. Matching and repeating makes setting more subtle and combining unusual textures will always add drama and dynamics to table setting. Be it a round plate with
texture of natural stone mixed or wooden elements or round textured serving dish added to a plate with pattern. Combining different materials in the same table setting can add interesting accents. To make this connection harmonious, rhythm principles should be kept in mind. Same pattern applied to different elements of table setting made of different material create rhythmical design. So does same material used in different table settings elements.
Rely on Wilmax Wilmax England tableware collection offers wide variety of shapes, so one can create dynamic rhythmical table setting adding multiple accessories to the main plates, playing with shapes, colours, textures and materials.