Fruit bowls: types and tips for choosing

There is no place for non-functional trinkets in the arrangement of the kitchen space. When it comes to stylish accessories that can give the atmosphere a sense of coziness, any owner tries to choose a product that fits perfectly into the design and brings some kind of organization into the room. One of these things is a fruit bowl or fruit bowl. The material in this article will tell the reader what it can be and what to look for when choosing it.

The fruit bowl is design element that combines practical and aesthetic functions... The good thing about a fruit vase is that you can put not only fruits in it, but also sweets, cookies, canapes, sweets and other delicacies. So they will be in sight, not scattering on the table and not rolling on it. Fruit or other items will look more advantageous in it than in a regular plate.

This product can be made of different materials and also differ in design. At the same time, the fruit bowl saves space on the table, accommodating a considerable amount of delicacies. Due to this, it can include several dishes at once in a small area. Products may differ in the type of fasteners, the number and type of tiers, their location, size and shape.

Products for fruits stand out among their counterparts in that their containers are more deep. In this case, the type of decoration can be different, for example, plates, baskets and vases can be the fruit-holding elements of the accessory. These products have a sufficiently large distance between the tiers, designed for the convenience of users. Depending on the design, the products can have a central fastening-rod or be made without it.

The color solutions of the product are so varied that they allow you to easily choose an accessory for fruit to match the overall concept of stylistics. Products can be monochromatic, transparent, colored, combined. The sizes are also different, due to which each customer can purchase a product taking into account the dimensions of his kitchen.

Classify fruit bowls it is possible for several reasons.

• By form they are round, oval, elongated, leaf-shaped, square, and trapezoidal.
• By volume are moderately deep and deep. At the same time, depending on the design idea, they can be symmetrical or asymmetrical, transparent or opaque, with dense filling of the bowls or with holes for ventilation. As a rule, in asymmetric versions, the edge is played with scallops or a special border design.
• By type of execution they can be straight and spiral, some of them resemble poached makers, others are outwardly similar to napkin holders.
• By design option they can be standard or with stands, wide supports or legs. Moreover, if the design requires it, the legs can be lacy, flexible or resembling the supports of floor lamps. Depending on the design, they are divided into options without a pattern and products with a thematic print.

Products may have one supporting leg in the form of a trunk, bifurcating from the top of the base-stand. Some models have supports, similar to stylized animal paws, while others are decorated with carved legs of chests. Sometimes, in addition to legs, products have handles made in the same style with supports.

The shape of the fruit vase supports can be different... For example, in addition to the classic round, it can be square, trapezoidal. It can also look like a mushroom skirt, expanding downward. The number of legs may vary depending on the design. While laconic models may have only one support, artsy fruit bowls have three to five legs.

The appearance of the products is striking in its variety. Some of them resemble laconic baskets, others are more like tiny tables with bowls. Still others are structures on rods, consisting of several tiers. In this case, in most cases, the dimensions of tiered bowls with an elevation decrease.

This dish can be standard, which is simply placed on the table, and hanging. As for the number of tiers, a fruit vase on a leg can be two-tiered, three-tiered and multi-tiered. The filling of the accessory will depend not so much on the size of the bowls or their number, but on the depth and shape of the bowls of each tier.

As a rule, products of a tiered type have containers of the same depth. However, the distance between them can vary, as well as the degree of filling. For example, a 3-tier or multi-tier shelf can be inferior to a two-tier one if its bowls are flat and the distance between them is insufficient for comfortable taking fruit or other sweets.

Products of this type are good in that they cover the contents, reducing the number of small items in the kitchen. This is visually good for the interior, because the fewer objects in the kitchen are in sight, the more spacious and cleaner it will seem. Despite the fact that in some versions the lid of the product is transparent, many models are played with a shape.

Fruit bowls look stylish in the form of large apples of traditional and mesh type... Some of them are made in the form of a lake, to which a swan flew up. Still others resemble pebbled oilers, the fourth resemble the design of candlesticks, and the fifth resemble sugar bowls.

The handles on the lids of the fruit trays are very diverse and differ in design. Some of them resemble fruit stalks, others - the domes of churches, others are made with an emphasis on geometry, others are roundish, similar to precious stones in gold or silver frames.

The range of materials from which modern fruit bowls are made is extremely wide. Among the most demanded raw materials are glass, crystal, plastic, metal, ceramics, twine, silver and composite. In addition, vases are also made of wood. This material cannot be called the most successful in terms of practicality, although it fits better than others into an eco-style kitchen design. Washing wooden products is problematic, and besides, they can absorb moisture if freshly washed fruits are put in them.

It is no coincidence that glass vases for fruits are popular with buyers. Glass has the ability to successfully combine with any style, color and furniture.

Crystal products fit perfectly into the classic branches of interior design. Such options can become accents of classic kitchens with their inherent palace solemnity. They are often elements of support for crystal chandeliers, and therefore look very appropriate here. However, the disadvantage of the products is the complexity of care with the fanciful design of the model. Otherwise, such vases look gorgeous and always decorate kitchens.

Despite the fact that durable glass is usually used in production, individual products are completely unstable to mechanical damage (falls). However, this rarely stops buyers, and glass or crystal accessory looks, for example, multi-colored, very impressive.

Ceramic cookware is notable for being durable and visually attractive. It looks status, fits perfectly into most stylistic interior solutions. The disadvantages of such products are relative fragility and high price. In addition, ceramic tableware is not so varied in design and color solutions. Faience is cheaper, but its appearance is significantly inferior to ceramics.

They can be used in any modern interior without interrupting its idea, and you can play with the type of texture and material when buying. The surface can be bronze, shiny, matt. Such vases can be laconic or, conversely, pretentious.

Often, metal is used as a frame for other materials, which allows them to be given a higher status. A separate category of fruit trays is made in wire technique, while products can be not only single, but also double (double walls with a small distance between them). These options are difficult to clean, but they are aesthetically pleasing and can adequately complement the design of the kitchen table.

Plastic is considered a budget option for fruit traders, it looks great in various modern interior design trends, although not in all.

It may contain scratches and scuffs resulting from accidental mechanical contact. In addition, when falling from such a vase, a piece may break off or a part may fall off (if the product is not cast).

Today, fruit trays can be found in an assortment of different brands: the market for these products is literally packed with offers for every taste and wallet. From a wide list of offers, several manufacturers can be distinguished, which today are highly appreciated among buyers.

• Lefard - beautiful tier-type models, consisting of two and three floors, with a thin but strong support and different designs. They can include painting, have a classic and unusual design (for example, in the form of a birdcage or a reduced copy of a ceiling chandelier). The price range is wide, which significantly increases the circle of buyers.
• Bernadotte - 3-tier and 2-tier models of whatnots for fruits of the middle and high price segment. Made of Czech porcelain with a unique design. They have a support with a ring handle, which is convenient for carrying the product. The type of filling is shallow, the design uses gilding.
• Rosaperla - products of the Italian manufacturer, made of glass and metal lace. They amaze with the design approach to the design. The type of bowls, as well as their depth, can vary. The top plate can have its own shape and a lid with a comfortable handle. Products usually have 2 tiers, the price is calculated for respectable buyers.
• "Jutta Castel" - products of the German manufacturer Weimar Porzellan, made of porcelain with a beautiful design and gilding. Fruit bowls of this type have a gold pattern and a similar coating of a support-rod holding 3 small plates.

A large part of budget fruit trays are represented on the market by Chinese brands.

Buyers are offered a lot of options, including for large cut fruit. Alternatively, you can find variants reminiscent of Aladdin's lamp, flowers and wicker glass. Products are not limited in colors and styles, and you can buy on the Internet like Chinese models (for example, from manufacturer Hangzhoy Jinding Import & Export), and options from manufacturers from Czech Republic (Aurum-Crystal) and Italy (Franco).

When buying a product, you need to pay attention to a number of points. The key ones will be practicality, aesthetics and dimensions... Of course, you need to take the option with the condition that it is roomy and functional. If this is a tiered option, the distance between tiers should be sufficient for the convenience of users.

So that the fruit vase does not stand out against the general background, it is necessary to take a responsible approach to the choice of color and shape. If the interior of the kitchen is angular, geometric shapes, square and diamond-shaped models of a laconic type are allowed. In the presence of multi-color in the interior, the product should be either transparent or monochromatic. In such cases, the drawing is undesirable, since this design will simplify the interior.

For example, for modern style it is necessary to choose a metal version with a shiny surface texture or a plastic fruit bowl. If this eco-style, the model should be wooden with a carving pattern to match the overall interior design. If you need to buy a vase for chinese style, preference should be given to graceful options without any hint of heaviness. In this case, painting of bowls or a support rod is encouraged.

The choice of an accessory for the existing dishes is quite successful, because in this case the illusion of an ensemble will be created. Here you need to pay attention to color, shape, size, as well as the material of manufacture. However, whatever the design, the key rule will be to take into account the height of the side edges. It should be sufficient so that the fruits put in the vase do not fall out if someone needs to take one of them.

Washing the product plays an equally important role. If the vase is made with sharp edges, you can get hurt about them during the washing process.... So, it is better to choose those options that have a rounded shape.At the same time, they must be stable and non-slip, it is necessary to immediately remove from the wish list products that can roll on the table if accidentally touched.

The legs are of particular importance. For example, if there is only one support, it should be located in such a way that the vase does not tilt to one side when fruits are taken from one of its sides. If it splits down into three legs, the rule is the same. Analogs with four legs, as a rule, are stable, models in the form of a semicircle are not always, as are asymmetric counterparts of a semicircular type.

If the buyer likes modifications with handles, you can opt for them. These basket vases are easy to carry and are suitable for those users who can take baskets into the hall or other rooms at home... As a rule, these are single-tier options of a laconic type, the design of which tends to be minimalistic and focus on functionality. They are comfortable in the hand and have a small fruit bowl.

Metal mesh looks impressive, but it is not very pleasant to wash them. In addition, they quickly become dirty, as ripe fruits can be cut on them. Creative vases with one bowl, which can be assembled from rectangular plates, look spectacular in the interior. Twine counterparts are good for environmental trends in interior styling.

For example, for a large family, it is enough to choose the option with three tiers... If you plan to use the vase not for fruit, but for candy, the size of the plates and their depth may be smaller. For cakes, you need to choose not deep, but flat models. Such plates can be decorated with artistic painting.

Hanging products are convenient in that their bowls in some models can be removed from the support-support for washing. The counterparts in the form of umbrellas with cast-type hooks are good for kitchens where it is possible to hang these accessories. So they will significantly save usable space.

How to make a fruit bowl with your own hands, see below.