Glass half full or half empty? Whichever way you look at it, make it count in these striped hi‑ball glasses. The kind of affordable find that quietly looks far more premium than its price tag suggests, this £14 blue‑striped set from George Home adds just enough colour and character to lift everything from everyday water to weekend spritzes — turning even the simplest pour into a small, pleasing ritual.
Glassware has quietly had a glow-up, shifting from basic, uniform sets to more expressive pieces – think colour, texture and clever high-street dupes that feel just as important as your crockery and linens. It’s part of a wider move towards ritual styling, where even everyday meals are elevated to feel a little more special.
Borrowing design inspiration from handblown Murano glassware, these glasses channel that signature mix of embedded colour, elongated stripes and elevated silhouettes in a more accessible, high-street way – the kind of detail that makes them look far more expensive than they are.
Their fresh blue hue instantly evokes long summer lunches and tablescapes that lean coastal without trying too hard. Decorative, yes – but still entirely practical, too, thanks to their dishwasher-safe finish.
Once reserved for long cocktails, tall hi-ball glasses are increasingly being used for everything from juices to iced coffees and G&Ts – a go-to for both everyday use and effortless entertaining. That slim, elongated shape isn’t just for good looks either – it helps keep drinks cooler and fizzier for longer. And if you’re taken with the look, there’s even a matching wine glass to complete the set.
If you’re refreshing your table for the season, consider this your style cue. These are the kind of pieces that sell out quickly once they start doing the rounds – and with summer hosting on the horizon, they won’t stay under the radar for long.
