Bloomingville Bowls
Bloomingville ceramic and stoneware bowls for serving, snacks, and decoration in Nordic style.
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At Dims Studio, you’ll find a selection of Bloomingville bowls that combine classic Scandinavian design with practical function. Dinna has handpicked each bowl to fit both everyday use and special occasions.
Ceramics and stoneware in muted tones
Bloomingville bowls come in both ceramic and stoneware. The colors range from sand, blue, and green to soft pastels and natural earth tones. The glazed surfaces offer a calm expression that fits beautifully into many homes.
Various sizes for every purpose
- Small bowls (approx. 8-12 cm) for snacks, dips, or small servings
- Medium bowls for breakfast, yogurt, or fruit
- Large serving bowls for salads or bread
- Decorative bowls for storage or as eye-catchers on the table
Classic Nordic expression from Bloomingville
Bloomingville is known for timeless and serene design. The bowls often feature simple shapes, subtle patterns, and soft edges, making them easy to combine with other tableware.
Curated selection and table inspiration
All Bloomingville bowls at Dims Studio are selected by Dinna, who emphasizes quality and aesthetics. Use them for serving, storage, or as part of a personalized table setting. The bowls pair well with ceramics from Rice, Anna+Nina, and &Klevering for a colorful mix.
Bloomingville bowls are the indispensable everyday ceramic piece: the bowl that gathers popcorn before movie night, holds chips for Friday get-togethers, or serves a fresh pasta salad for Sunday lunch. At Dims Studio you'll find a selection of hand-painted stoneware bowls from Bloomingville and Creative Collection, where every bowl is unique in colour and pattern. Here's an overview of types, materials and sizes, so you can find the bowl that suits your table.
Types of Bloomingville bowls: snack, serving and shaped
Although all the bowls in the selection are made of stoneware, they span several purposes, from the small snack bowl to the large, shaped serving bowl.
Snack bowl
The snack bowl is the smaller, versatile type that most often stays out on the kitchen counter. The Nini bowl from Bloomingville, available in both ceramic and stoneware, belongs to this category: a compact bowl of around 9 cm in diameter, equally suited to breakfast muesli as to olives at aperitif hour.
Chips and popcorn bowl
The Chips bowl and Popcorn bowl from Bloomingville are designed specifically to keep snacks together while you watch a film or relax in front of the TV. Both are hand-painted ceramic bowls, where each bowl has its own colour play, so no two pieces are alike.
Shaped serving bowl
The Limone bowl from Creative Collection is an oval serving bowl shaped like an oversized lemon in lemon-yellow stoneware with a textured, peel-like surface. It's an example of a bowl designed as a standalone eye-catcher on the table, whether used for serving or for storing fruit.
Large serving bowl
The Shakti bowl from Creative Collection is a larger stoneware bowl with a hand-painted green stripe pattern on a brown base, measuring D26 x H12 cm. It holds enough for a pasta salad or couscous for several people and also works as a centrepiece filled with lemons or pomegranates.
| Type | Size | Typically used for | Examples in the range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snack bowl | Approx. 9 cm in diameter | Breakfast, olives, dip | Nini bowl (ceramic and stoneware) from Bloomingville |
| Chips and popcorn bowl | Medium | Snacks for movie night or weekend relaxing | Chips bowl and Popcorn bowl from Bloomingville |
| Shaped serving bowl | Oval, medium | Serving or fruit storage | Limone bowl from Creative Collection |
| Large serving bowl | D26 x H12 cm | Pasta salad, couscous, centrepiece | Shakti bowl from Creative Collection |
Materials: ceramic and stoneware
All the bowls in the range are made from ceramic materials, but there's a difference between a product described as ceramic or stoneware, which affects both look and durability.
Ceramic
Ceramic is the broad term for clay-based, fired products. The Chips bowl, Popcorn bowl and one version of the Nini bowl are all described as ceramic from Bloomingville, hand-painted so colours and patterns vary from bowl to bowl.
Stoneware
Stoneware is a type of ceramic fired at a higher temperature than ordinary ceramic, making it more solid and dense. The Limone bowl and Shakti bowl from Creative Collection, along with the other version of the Nini bowl from Bloomingville, are made of stoneware, giving them a sturdier feel suited to daily serving.
| Material | Feel | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Ceramic | Hand-painted, pattern varies from bowl to bowl | Chips bowl, Popcorn bowl, Nini bowl (ceramic) |
| Stoneware | Solid, densely fired, sturdy in daily use | Limone bowl, Shakti bowl, Nini bowl (stoneware) |
How to care for your bowls
- Hand-wash the bowls, or follow the instructions on the individual product, so the hand-painted pattern stays looking good for as long as possible.
- Avoid sudden temperature changes, for example straight from the freezer into hot water, as this can cause cracks in the glaze.
- Dry the bowls and store them stacked carefully, so the edges don't chip against each other.
Using Bloomingville bowls day to day and for guests
Because the range spans from the small snack bowl to the large serving bowl, you can bring several of them into play depending on the occasion.
Breakfast
The Nini bowl, in both the ceramic and stoneware version, is designed for breakfast, with muesli, yoghurt and fresh berries. Its compact size makes it easy to hold or set out next to your coffee cup.
Movie night and cosy evenings
The Chips bowl and Popcorn bowl are made for exactly this: a Friday evening on the sofa with a bowl of snacks within reach. Their hand-painted pattern makes them more than a practical container, they're a colourful feature in the living room even when just sitting out.
Lunch and dinner
The Shakti bowl holds enough for a pasta salad or couscous for several people, while the shaped Limone bowl can be used for a smaller serving or left out filled with citrus fruit between meals.
Guests and a tapas table
Feel free to combine several of the smaller bowls, such as the Nini bowls, when guests come round: one for olives, one for nuts and one for dip. Together with the larger Shakti or Limone bowl as a centrepiece, you get a varied tapas table without having to invest in a whole new dinner service. Place the bowls close together on the table so guests can help themselves to whatever's nearest, and top them up as the evening goes on so the table keeps looking inviting.
Hand-painted ceramics: why no two bowls are alike
What the bowls in the range have in common is that they're hand-painted or hand-shaped, which is a deliberate part of the design rather than a flaw. When a bowl is painted or shaped by hand, natural variations appear in brushstrokes, colour distribution and glaze thickness, so two bowls of the same model are never fully identical. This gives the bowl a craft quality that a machine-made, uniform bowl can't offer. This approach to ceramics has roots in a long tradition of Nordic and European ceramic craftsmanship, where the individual piece's character is precisely part of its value, rather than something to be avoided.
Colour and pattern in the range
Across Bloomingville and Creative Collection, a few recurring traits emerge: colourful stripes and dots on the hand-painted ceramic bowls, and more figurative, shaped motifs on the stoneware pieces from Creative Collection. Where the Chips bowl and Popcorn bowl have a free, painterly expression with varying colour play, the Limone bowl and Shakti bowl are built around a clear theme, the lemon and a graphic stripe pattern respectively. This variation makes it possible to style the bowls differently, depending on whether you want a calm, uniform look or a more playful, colourful table.
How to style the bowls in the kitchen
Beyond serving, the bowls can also become part of the kitchen's permanent decor.
On open shelves
Stacking two or three bowls of different sizes on an open kitchen shelf gives you a calm yet colourful feature, even when the bowls aren't in use. Feel free to mix a bowl from Bloomingville with one from Creative Collection to vary both material and expression.
On the dining table as a fixed part of the setting
A smaller bowl like the Nini bowl can stay permanently on the dining table for bread, fruit or other accompaniments, while the large Shakti bowl can serve as a permanent centrepiece when it isn't being used for serving.
Together with the rest of the Bloomingville house
Because Bloomingville and Creative Collection are part of the same design house, it makes sense to combine the bowls with other pieces from the same universe, such as jugs, decor items and salt and pepper sets. See Bloomingville jugs, Bloomingville decor and Bloomingville salt & pepper set to find more pieces that work together with the bowls in colour and expression. That way, you can gradually build a cohesive kitchen look, adding new pieces over time without breaking with what you already have.
The brands behind the bowls: Bloomingville and Creative Collection
The range is built around two closely related brands, both part of the Bloomingville house.
Bloomingville
Bloomingville is a Danish brand that, since 2000, has designed furniture and home accessories in Scandinavian style, focused on warmth, simplicity and handcrafted details. The Chips bowl, Popcorn bowl and Nini bowl are all from Bloomingville and characterised by hand-painted surfaces, where every bowl is unique. See the full range of Bloomingville.
Creative Collection
Creative Collection belongs to the same design house as Bloomingville and stands for the more shaped, sculptural pieces in the range, such as the Limone bowl and Shakti bowl. Here there's often a clearer motif or a bolder shape, turning the bowl into a standalone decorative element, whether or not there's food in it. See more bowls from the same series under Creative Collection.
| Brand | Characteristics | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Bloomingville | Hand-painted ceramics, everyday bowls | Breakfast, snacks, daily use |
| Creative Collection | Shaped, sculptural stoneware bowls | Serving, centrepiece, eye-catcher |
Bloomingville bowls as a gift idea
A hand-painted bowl is a gift that gets used again and again, making it an obvious gift idea for the kitchen. Because every bowl is unique in its pattern, the recipient gets a piece that doesn't exist in an identical version elsewhere. A smaller bowl like the Nini bowl is easy to wrap and works as a hostess gift or small token, while the larger Shakti bowl or shaped Limone bowl is a bolder gift for birthdays, weddings or housewarmings, where the recipient wants a statement piece for the kitchen.
Combine the bowls into a gift set
If you want to give more than one bowl, you can put together a small series in different sizes, for example a snack bowl and a larger serving bowl, so the recipient can use them together at the table. This gives a cohesive look without having to settle on just one piece. Also consider combining a bowl with another piece from the Bloomingville house, such as a jug or a small decor item, if the gift needs to cover several needs in the kitchen at once.
How to choose the right bowl
If you're unsure which bowl suits you best, start with what it's primarily going to be used for.
| Situation | Our recommendation |
|---|---|
| You want a bowl for everyday breakfast | Nini bowl from Bloomingville in ceramic or stoneware |
| You need a bowl for movie night with popcorn or chips | Chips bowl or Popcorn bowl from Bloomingville |
| You're serving pasta salad or couscous for several people | Shakti bowl from Creative Collection |
| You want a sculptural eye-catcher on the table | Limone bowl from Creative Collection |
| Guests are coming and you're setting a tapas table | Several smaller Nini bowls together with the Shakti bowl as a centrepiece |
| You need to give a kitchen gift | A hand-painted Bloomingville bowl, unique in pattern |
Bloomingville bowls in different interior styles
The bowls fit into several different styles because they move between a calm, earthy expression and a more playful, colourful one. In the Nordic, minimalist kitchen, a single hand-painted bowl acts as a soft counterpoint to clean lines and neutral surfaces, without overpowering the rest of the interior. In a colourful, eclectic home, on the other hand, you can allow yourself to gather several bowls in different colours and patterns, where the variation from bowl to bowl becomes part of the personal expression. The shaped pieces from Creative Collection, such as the Limone bowl, work well as the single, clear eye-catcher in an otherwise calm kitchen, while the hand-painted Bloomingville bowls can be used more freely and in multiple pieces without feeling overwhelming.
Frequently asked questions about Bloomingville bowls
What is a Bloomingville bowl?
A Bloomingville bowl is a bowl in ceramic or stoneware from the Danish design house Bloomingville, often hand-painted so pattern and colour vary from bowl to bowl.
What's the difference between Bloomingville and Creative Collection?
Bloomingville and Creative Collection belong to the same design house. Bloomingville typically stands for the more classic, hand-painted everyday bowls, while Creative Collection often makes more shaped and sculptural pieces, such as the Limone and Shakti bowl.
What's the difference between ceramic and stoneware?
Ceramic is a broad term for clay-based products, while stoneware is a type of ceramic fired at a higher temperature, making it more solid and durable in daily use.
How big is a typical bowl in the range?
Snack bowls like the Nini bowl measure around 9 cm in diameter, while the large Shakti bowl measures D26 x H12 cm. Exact measurements are listed on the individual product.
Can the bowls go in the dishwasher?
Always follow the instructions on the individual product. Hand-washing is generally recommended for hand-painted pieces, so colours and glaze stay looking good for as long as possible.
What can I use the Chips bowl and Popcorn bowl for?
They're designed for snacks like chips and popcorn for movie night, but work just as well for breakfast, nuts or other everyday food.
Are the Bloomingville bowls one-of-a-kind?
They're hand-painted, which means colour and pattern can vary slightly from bowl to bowl, even though the model is the same.
Can the Limone bowl be used without food in it?
Yes. The shaped lemon bowl works as a standalone decorative element on the table or kitchen counter, whether empty or filled with fruit or food.
Which bowl is best for serving several people?
The Shakti bowl at D26 x H12 cm is the largest in the range and holds enough for a pasta salad or couscous for several people.
Are Bloomingville bowls good as gifts?
Yes, they're popular kitchen gifts thanks to their hand-painted, unique expression and versatile use, from breakfast to serving.
Why does the colour vary from bowl to bowl?
Because the bowls are hand-painted or hand-shaped, natural variations appear in brushstrokes and glaze. This is a deliberate part of the craft expression, not a flaw.
Can I combine bowls from Bloomingville with other pieces from the same design house?
Yes, Bloomingville and Creative Collection belong to the same design house, so the bowls can be combined with jugs, decor items and salt and pepper sets from the same universe for a cohesive look.
How many bowls should I have in the kitchen?
It depends on use, but a combination of one or two smaller snack bowls and a single larger serving bowl covers most needs, from breakfast to entertaining guests.