One of these dinnerware sets will make the ultimate addition to your next dinner party tablescape and are sure to attract compliments from all of your guests. With a range of different designs depending on your personal style (catering to both classic and modern looks), there's a set here that will elevate your table entirely, and earn a place in your home for good.
When picking out a dinnerware set, one crucial consideration is how many people you need to cater to, or the maximum number of guests you imagine you'll have at a soiree. Quality should also be a huge factor so that you only need to invest in a dinnerware set very rarely, even if you've factored in space for accidental shattering.
If you love to entertain outside, then you might want to consider a set for your table that sits on your patio or porch too. Regardless of the occasion, you need a dinnerware set you can depend on that can also complement your dining room ideas.
8 sophisticated dinnerware sets for making hosting a work of art
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Pieces: 4 dinner plates, 4 salad plates ,4 all-purpose bowls, 4 mugs
Material: White ceramic stoneware
Dishwasher safe? Yes
This classic dinnerware set (what else other than whiteware, of course) is the traditional option when it comes to dining essentials, but this elegant set from Fable rewrites the rules and delivers a classic set with finer details. Crafted with durable stoneware and dishwasher and microwave safe, this set couldn't be more chic or convenient.
Contains: 4 dinnerplates, 4 salad plates, 4 soup bowls and 4 mugs
Material: Stoneware
Dishwasher safe? Yes
With the very best quality guaranteed, a Le Creuset dinnerware set is an investment into hosting for many years to come. Available in white, two shades of blue, red and black, this set is wonderful for everyday use.
Contains: Dinner plate, salad plate, soup bowl, mug
Material: Raw porcelain
Dishwasher safe? Yes
Looking for a modern dinnerware set that looks expensive? This collection is made with raw porcelain mixed with colored clay swirls and gives these marbled plates a truly elegant look. There's also the added benefit of being able to buy as many 4-piece sets as you need, which is excellent if you tend to host more people.
Contains: Four dinner plates, four salad plates, four bowls
Material: Glass
Dishwasher safe? Not stated
If you want a classic look, but don't want to opt for white, then a glass dinnerware set is perfect for keeping to convention while keeping your personal style. This set is made in Valencia, Spain from recycled glass, making this a sustainable purchase too. These glass plates would be excellent for outside use, and complement a garden dining table perfectly.
Contains: 1 dinner plate, 1 salad plate, 1 cereal bowl, 1 mug
Material: Fine bone china
Dishwasher safe? Yes
With gold florentine accents and blue tones, this fine china dinnerware set will create a luxurious look in your dining room. Delivered in a presentation box and made from fine bone china, this set of plates is bound to be immensely cherished in your home, especially when used on special occassions.
Contains: 8 square trays
Material: Porcelain
Dishwasher safe? Yes
This set isn't a complete dinnerware set, but is perfect for serving starters, tapas and small plates. These square porcelain trays are hand-dipped for a unique look, and make delivering food before your main courses an entirely stylish affair.
Contains: 4 plates (set available to buy separately)
Material: Stoneware
Dishwasher safe? Yes
Bring vibrancy to your dining space with handcrafted stoneware set, created in Portugal and totally individual. The plates, bowls, mugs and side plates must be bought separately in this case, which is helpful is you don't want to invest in the whole set, and are available in wonderful bright colors, including mint, ochre and blue.
Contains: 4 main plates, 4 side plates, 4 side bowls
Material: Porcelain
Dishwasher safe? Yes
If you want to match your dinnerware set to your cookware, then this Our Place set is the perfect darker dinnerware set and has the edge to bring together your vision. Understated and elegant, this set is also chip-resistant, and dishwasher safe so that you can be safe in the knowledge you're investing in a set for the future.
Contains: 4 dinner plates, 4 salad plates, 4 bowls
Materials: Glass
Dishwasher safe? Yes (and microwave safe too)
This eye-catching set from Food52 is the ultimate dinner party showstopper. It makes the perfect summery set, and is available in four, equally beautiful, colorways. This set has rave reviews from happy customers and is hand crafted in France with tempered glass.
Browse more dinnerware sets...
If you like to have plenty of dinnerware options ready for entertaining, then it's understandable if you're still searching for the ultimate dinnerware set. The same applies for if you love to switch up the décor in your dining room regularly. If you are still shopping around for excellent dinnerware sets, these are the retailers we would recommend:
- Bloomingdale's dinnerware sets
- Bed, Bath & Beyond dinnerware sets
- Macy's dinnerware sets
- Mikasa dinnerware sets
- Neiman Marcus dinnerware sets
- One King's Lane dinnerware sets
Why we chose these dinnerware sets
These dinnerware sets were handpicked by Homes & Gardens thanks to their excellent quality and materials and the strength of their user reviews. We looked closely at what shoppers were searching for and sought out sets that matched trending searches (like traditional sets) too. There's also an emphasis on brands you can trust, like Le Creuset, so that you only have to make this kind of purchase sparingly too.
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