These beautiful coffee cups and saucers are either two-toned down the half or lined along the brim and handle. These designs, titled Grotto by design company Atelier Tete, are adorably soft in their subtle coloring and rounded edges.
Some of the Grotto cups come in two tones that form a gradation. The smooth transition in colors are barely noticeable, but give the cups a sense of depth. Matching with the colorful saucers, the Grotto sets are a cute addition to any kitchen.
With most dishware designs being digitally printed, it is refreshing to see an organic appeal with a washed-out watercolor finish. The Grotto's glossy pottery-like appeal looks hand crafted. This posed handmade appeal is effectively cozy.
Subtly Two-Toned Cups
These Coffee Cups are Glazed Beautifully in Two Tones
Trend Themes
1. Organic Dishware - These subtly two-toned cups represent a trend toward organic and handmade appeal in dishware.
2. Soft Coloring - The soft and subtle coloring of these cups showcases a trend towards more muted and calming color palettes in dishware designs.
3. Two-tone Gradation - The use of two-tone gradation in these cups represents a trend towards subtle and understated design elements in dishware.
Industry Implications
1. Ceramics - The ceramics industry can adapt to the trend towards organic and handmade appeal by investing in training for traditional pottery techniques for dishware.
2. Home Decor - The home decor industry can incorporate the trend towards soft and subtle colors by incorporating the soft color palettes of these cups into other decor elements.
3. Tableware - The tableware industry can innovate by incorporating subtle and understated design elements, such as two-tone gradation, into new dishware designs.