3 Ways to Style the Colours of Minerals
The Portmeirion Minerals collection is designed with a beautiful spectrum of colours – from the soft blush of Rose Quartz and the serene shimmer of Moonstone to the refreshing tranquillity of Aquamarine and the rich depth of Amethyst. The versatility of the colours opens a world of creative possibilities for setting your table, allowing you to craft a unique atmosphere for any occasion.
Here, we’ll guide you through three distinct looks styled by Lily @layered.home, demonstrating how you can mix and match these beautiful hues to create a captivating and personalised tablescape.
Style 1: Rose Quartz & Moonstone
For a look that exudes gentle sophistication and understated beauty, pair the soft romance of Rose Quartz with the subtle luminosity of Moonstone. The combination creates an elegant ambiance, perfect for intimate gatherings, brunch with friends, or a special occasion where a touch of delicate charm is desired.
Get the look:
Mix & Match Shades: Focus on using the Minerals Rose quartz and Moonstone tableware, layering the dinner plates with the low bowls and medium bowls, alternating the colours between each place setting.
Textural Accents: Introduce soft textures and patterns to the setting with a pink and white stripe table runner and contrasting floral napkins folded with a simple string bow.
Metallic Touches: Incorporate subtle metallic accents with gold cutlery to add further warmth, along with the soft glow of tealight candles set within coloured glass holders.
Floral Arrangements: Add to the intimacy of the setting with single stem flowers styled at each place setting. Lily has opted for pink tulips to perfectly match the setting.
Style 2: Moonstone & Aquamarine
The Moonstone colourway in the Minerals collection is the perfect base for many settings. For this look, bring the timeless elegance of a classic blue and white pairing to your table with the calmness of Moonstone and the refreshing touch of Aquamarine. This combination evokes a sense of calm sophistication. By focusing on the interplay between these cool tones, you can create a look that is both stylish and inviting.
Get the look:
Classic Pairing: Consider Aquamarine dinner plates layered with Moonstone side plates and finished with an Aquamarine bowl at each setting.
Pattern Play: Introduce subtle blue and white patterns through your textiles. Think a blue and white patterned tablecloth or runner, such as the paisley one styled by Lily, with complementary white cotton napkins featuring a delicate blue trim.
Natural Accents: Incorporate natural elements that complement the blue and white, such as fresh sprigs of green foliage to decorate each place setting.
Candlelight: Textured glass candle holders with warm flickering candlelight add a cosy and inviting ambiance, beautifully contrasting the cool tones throughout the setting.
Floral centrepiece: A simple arrangement of white flowers enhances the clean and classic feel of this tablescape without overpowering the blue and white palette.
Style 3: All four shades of Minerals
Embrace all the shades of Portmeirion Minerals at once and create a vibrant and joyful tablescape by artfully mixing the Moonstone, Aquamarine, Rose Quartz and Amethyst colourways. This approach allows for maximum creativity and personality, perfect for celebratory occasions, casual get-togethers, or when you simply want to add a pop of colour and fun to your dining experience. Here, Lily shows us a laid-back tea party garden setting, perfect for spring/summer.
Get the look:
Colour Mix: Fully embrace the unique shades of Minerals and combine them all for this look, using different coloured tea plates and mugs at each person’s setting. For example, one person to have a pink mug & tea plate, another person to have the white mug & tea plate.
Statement Serveware: The rich Amethyst colourway featured across key serveware pieces in the Minerals collection acts as the perfect anchor in a setting like this, bringing all the different shades together and providing a focal point for shared treats.
Small Details: Patterned napkins subtly tie in different colour elements. Choose napkins that incorporate one or more of the collection’s colours, such as the pink and blue floral ones chosen by Lily.
Golden Accents: Gold teaspoons and a warm glow from small candles add a touch of warmth and elegance to the colourful mix. Incorporate metallic accents to elevate a casual setting.
Floral Pops of Colour: Use varying shades of pink tulips to complement the tableware. Small, colourful floral arrangements scattered around the table enhance the cheerful and inviting atmosphere. Don’t be afraid to mix different flower types and colours if you wish.
Assorted Treats: A variety of colourful treats adds to the casual and celebratory feel of this look. To re-create, embrace a selection of colourful cupcakes, pastries and sweets presented across the serveware.
We hope these three tablescapes have inspired you to experiment with your colourful Minerals collection. Remember, there are no set rules, the most important thing is to create a tablescape that reflects you and the mood you want to create.
Don’t be afraid to mix and match beyond these suggestions – follow us on social for more colour layering inspiration. We’d love to see your Minerals table styling too, share your tablescapes with us @ukportmeirion.