This Splattered Enamelware Reminds Me So Much of TOAST's, but It's a Small Fraction of the Price
Enamelware has elevated far beyond camping utensils in the last few years, and this style makes it feel very design-y
I was recently invited to preview Dunelm's upcoming A/W collection, and when it came to the tableware collection, there was one particular style that caught my eye. It was the Salvage Enamel Serve Bowl, which instantly reminded me of a piece from TOAST that I have at home, thanks to its splattered design and green-y yellow color. Except, instead of being £36, it was £7.
Livingetc has written about the 'splatterware' trend before, about how its rise might have something to do with the return to the polka dot, but done in a more creative, hand-made kind of way. I also think it draws parallels to marbleized patterns, how each is completely unique, imperfect — things we're craving in our homes right now.
Combine the design with enamel, a highly durable metal material that's coated in a glossy layer of melted powdered glass, and you've got yourself near breakable dinnerware. And for just £7, to boot.
Dunelm's design measures 24.9cm around, so it's a fairly comparable size to TOAST's platter, which is 21.5cm wide and 31cm long. The color is also very, very similar (and I can attest to it being a beautiful yellow-y olive). The only real difference is the size of the splatters (which I must admit, I do prefer the scale of TOAST's), and, of course, the price.
While I once considered enamelware to be something you'd only ever use while camping, I've really come around to it in recent years. I even own a Falcon Enamelware set that includes a colander, mixing bowls, and small dishes. It's a classic style — white with a blue rim — and while it may earn some bumps and dings over the years, there's something very rustic-French-country-chic about it.
And after a bit of searching, you can find this splattered enamelware from loads of places, including M&S and Habitat, too. I could easily see a few different styles mixed on a table or in your kitchen. Here are a few of my other favorite designs.
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