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From sleek serving platters to contemporary glassware.
From cosy family suppers to elegant dinner parties, if you’re looking to elevate mealtimes, there's no easier way to do it than by upgrading your ceramics, cutlery and tableware.
Whether you want to upgrade your dining essentials or have plans for a grand feast, we've got something to suit you. From sleek serving platters and contemporary glassware to boho placemats and chic serving spoons, we've rounded up 15 of our favourite tableware essentials. Better still, it's all budget-friendly too, with each tableware pick priced under £30.
We've selected the most stylish options available, including our favourite pieces from trusted brands such as Dunelm, M&S, John Lewis and the House Beautiful Marketplace. Keep reading to find out more...
This stylish coupe has been given a modern look, thanks to its cloudy tint. The slim stem and curved glass give it a sophisticated look, perfect for pre-dinner cocktails.
This stylish serving platter is made from high-quality stoneware and makes a brilliant table centrepiece. Each one has an organic edge and a reactive glaze, making every piece unique.
When it comes to tableware, stylish side plates are a great first step if you don't want to update your dinner plates just yet. This stunning set of four (it's also available as a set of eight) is handmade from a blend of recycled and virgin porcelain.
This pair of boho placemats are handy, not to mention stylish, dining table upgrades. Handmade in Vietnam by skilled craftspeople, these seagrass placemats combine a gorgeous basket weave and open weave for a wonderfully rustic, laidback look.
Featuring a contemporary design with a watercolour striped pattern, this set of four porcelain pasta bowls is a must-have for serving up hearty meals. The pink detailing makes them a cut above your usual bowls.
Cutlery is a tableware essential. Streamline your table setting with this chic stainless steel cutlery set with colour block handles. It includes four forks, four knives, four tablespoons and four teaspoons.
Small touches are what really upgrade your dining table, and that's where tableware pieces like this come in. This ceramic jug can also be used as a milk, cream, or sauce pourer.
Add these contemporary stacking bowls to your tableware collection. Made from stoneware and with a terracotta-brown hardwearing glaze, it's a staple for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Subtle and sophisticated, this set of four ribbed tumbler glasses has a highball silhouette. If you're looking for understated ways to make your dining experience more elegant, upgrading your glasses is a quick and simple option.
These dessert bowls feature a truly timeless design, meaning they're guaranteed to be a firm favourite for many years to come. The price is pretty unbeatable, too.
A rustic but stylish addition to any dining table, this chopping board makes an excellent serving tray, perfect for serving up any manner of delicacies.
A metallic twist on your usual serving spoons, this sleek option is sure to give your dining table a sophisticated upgrade. We love the long and slim design.
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