There are few things in life that deliver quite as much dopamine as a beautifully styled tablescape. Dramatic? Perhaps. But once you’ve fallen down the rabbit hole of sculptural glassware, unique cutlery and candles artfully scattered down the centre of a table, it’s hard to look back.
As much as I love heading out for dinner and drinks with friends, there’s something equally satisfying about staying in and pulling out all my favourite pieces to create a setting that is worthy of an Instagram upload. The right glasses, serving platters and flatware have a way of turning even the simplest meal into an occasion.
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Whether you’re hosting a dinner party, serving cocktails and snacks, planning a long lunch or simply using your favourite pieces on an otherwise ordinary Tuesday (a habit I wholeheartedly endorse), there’s always a reason to add another treasure to your collection.
Case in point: after dinner at a girlfriend’s house last weekend, I haven’t been able to stop thinking about a set of sculptural candlesticks that looked impossibly chic scattered around the table. Naturally, they’ve now earned a spot on my wishlist.
But rather than simply sharing a list of things I’m currently coveting, I thought I’d round up the tableware trends I can’t stop spotting all over my feed. From polished silver and playful colour to artistic shapes and statement pieces, there’s something to suit every aesthetic.
So, whatever your entertaining style, consider this your invitation to create a table that sparks a little extra joy.
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Silver Statements
Statement silver pieces are having a major moment, bringing a cool, contemporary edge to everything from candlesticks and cutlery to serving bowls and trays. Equal parts timeless and trend-forward, it’s an easy way to make even the simplest table setting feel effortlessly chic.
INDIGO LOVE
Cove Bowl
COUNTRY ROAD
Coco Coaster Set Of 4
SOPHIE LOU JACOBSEN
Squiggle Stainless Steel Tray
SEIKADO
Kyoto Chopstick Rests
NATALIA CRIADO
Axis Silver And Stone Candle Holder
IN THE ROUNDHOUSE
Steel Oval Tray
GEORG JENSEN
Cobra Triple Snack Bowl
MAISON BALZAC
L’Escargot Serving Spoons
Colour Crush
Neutral tables are taking a back seat as bold hues and playful colour combinations steal the spotlight. Whether you lean into vibrant glassware, colourful ceramics or statement linens, a pop of colour is the easiest way to inject personality into your next gathering.
DINOSAUR DESIGNS
Salad Bowl Large
NO.22 HOME
Capri 2.0 Mixed Dinner Plates
INTHE ROUNDHOUSE
Pink & Green Stripe Cutlery Set
LA DOUBLE J
Set Of Two Espresso Cups And Saucers
COMPLETEDWORKS
Set Of Two Recycled Glass Tumblers
GINORI 1735
Oriente Italiano Dinner Plate
MAISON BALZAC
The Garden Set of Chandelles
FAZEEK
Wave Coupes
Rustic Revival
Natural materials, handcrafted finishes and perfectly imperfect textures are bringing warmth back to the table. Think timber, stoneware and linen in earthy tones that create a relaxed, lived-in feel without sacrificing style.
MAISON BALZAC
Sourdough Bread Basket
LIVING BY DESIGN
Paume Rattan Round Placemat
J.ELLIOT HOME
Tyrone Serving Board
CADEAU STUDIOS
Cin Cin Wine Glasses
MARMOSET FOUND
Sharing Plate Large
ICHENDORF MILANO
Animal Farm Jug Horse
DAVID JONES COLLECTION
Hampton Cheese Knife Set Of 3
LIVING BY DESIGN
Bayan Footed Platter
Mediterranean Mood
Equal parts playful and polished, this aesthetic captures the romance of a European summer through colourful ceramics, natural textures and coastal-inspired details. It’s the kind of table that feels made for long lunches, seafood feasts and lingering over another glass of wine.
NO.22 HOME
Capri Yellow Side Plates
PORTO
Limone Oil Bottle
LINENHOUSE
Como Chambray 4-Piece Napkin Set
SAARDE
Flow Resin Salad Server
MAISON BALZAC
Palamós Gobelets
GREG NATALE
Floral Bowl Yellow, Set of 4
IN THE ROUNDHOUSE
Large Fish Platter
KIP & CO
Ahoy Stripe Handblown Glass Water Jug
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