Plates & Side Plates

Plates & Side Plates information

Choosing plates is a fun exercise because they don’t just need to be the stock standard, plain white ceramic style. Get creative and adventurous with the dinner and side plates you choose so that while they’re useful and functional they also make a statement.

Black dinner plates are chic and sophisticated when matched with high quality napery. Choose a medium size for every day dining and grab a few larger plates to act as boards beneath bowls and smaller plates for dinner parties.

While you’re browsing, think about your cupboards and the size of your microwave – plates too large won’t fit comfortably in either and you may be stuck with a storage problem. A great way to introduce colour to your table and your kitchen is through bright side plates. Grab a set of beautiful strong coloured side plates and keep the dinner plates monochrome to ensure they work well together and apart.

If you do prefer plain colours for your crockery, you can keep some visual interest through texture. Bevelled edges, ridges and lips all give plates personality without being overwhelming. These subtle details work really well in neutral colours which help patterned linen or cotton napkins stand out.