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Hooker Furniture Living Room Latico Chest is an interesting home for your drabware.<\/p><\/div>\n

Call it khaki, beige or greenish brownish, this complex color may often be used in drabware but it\u2019s far from being drab.<\/p>\n

Drabware is a term used to describe the color of tableware. These are the ultimate neutrals. It can also be a chameleon as it takes on a different tone based on the light that\u2019s shining upon it.<\/p>\n

Neutral is one of the finest backgrounds when you decorate. You can actually decorate with your drabware, more so if they\u2019re vintage. Make your collection grow then store them inside equally interesting china cabinets.<\/p>\n

Let these pieces inspire you to decorate the rest of your home. Think out of the box \u2013 go beyond the usual plates on walls or pairing drabware with the same-colored textiles. Neutrals sit beautifully inside any home because it is versatile.<\/p>\n

The Drabware History<\/strong><\/p>\n

Drabware has seen a lot of admirers in English pottery when it was introduced in the early nineteenth century. Back then, monarchs and commoners alike aspired to have a piece. Those who are able to, even print their coat of arms on every piece.<\/p>\n

Drabware also became popular among the upper-middle class as it was also used in creating other objects. These include incense burners, ink sets, candlesticks and miniature toys for kids.<\/p>\n

Cornish clay was used in making drabware as nickel and flint were also added. This resulted in the beautiful, earthy tone that is descriptive of drabware. These earthy drabware, however, did not have a consistent color. Variables like the amount of clay and minerals, as well as the kiln temperature result in skewed hues that look more like gray, brown or green.<\/p>\n

A pinkish tinge is also a possible partner of drabware. In fact, drab grounds the pink so that you won\u2019t have to worry about experimenting with this feminine color. Pick dusty shades so that they will also complement the drab. This will easily offer a more calming, tranquil effect in your dining room.<\/p>\n

Light natural wood also pairs well with drab. If you want to bring in some patterns and textures, just install wallpaper.<\/p>\n

Unlike ceramics that get colors from surface glazing, drabware is drab throughout. It only has a clear glaze though some pieces now have decorative paint, gilding, and colored enamel. Other embellishments are also available.<\/p>\n

Drab-colored paint is also now available for cozy areas such as a breakfast nook or a small living room. Metallic pieces will be highlighted by a coat of drab paint.<\/p>\n

The 20th<\/sup> century showed an on and off production for drabware. Smaller companies made their own versions with Tiffany & Company joining the bandwagon. Even Martha Stewart and her company took their inspiration from drabware and upped its visual appeal by offering it in both plain and gilded-rim types.<\/p>\n

The earliest drabware were platters and pitches which \u2013 when you can find them today \u2013 are of great worth. These are valuable collections that only a few are able to get their hands on. The smallest pieces can amount to thousands of dollars with auction sites opening their bids at hefty amounts.<\/p>\n

If, however, you would just want to take home the beauty of classic drabware, then there are also modern sites and shops to buy them from. A five-piece set that was made in 2000 could now be bought for $200. Of course, the later the year, the more affordable the pieces would cost.<\/p>\n

Housing Your Drabware Collection<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is important to preserve your collection by keeping your pieces safe from dust, the natural elements, insects and breakage. You can effectively do this if you are ready to unleash your artistic potential.<\/p>\n

There are many china cabinets to choose from. Pick one based on your chosen theme. Wooden ones go best inside rustic interiors while the sleeker ones will be at home in a modern or contemporary setting.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Call it khaki, beige or greenish brownish, this complex color may often be used in drabware but it\u2019s far from being drab. Drabware is a term used to describe the color of tableware. These are the ultimate neutrals. It can also be a chameleon as it takes on a different tone based on the light [ read more… ]<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":26,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11,17,13,4],"tags":[91,92,1571,1572,994,1570],"yst_prominent_words":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mccreerys.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2795"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mccreerys.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mccreerys.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mccreerys.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/26"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mccreerys.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2795"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.mccreerys.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2795\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2797,"href":"https:\/\/www.mccreerys.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2795\/revisions\/2797"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mccreerys.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2795"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mccreerys.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2795"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mccreerys.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2795"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mccreerys.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=2795"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}