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Dinnerware sets – 8 buys to make entertaining elegant

These wonderful dinnerware sets are essential for everyday use as well as hosting

Lifestyle shot of table laid with Le Creuset dinnerware
(Image credit: Le Creuset)

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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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: 

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. 

Molly Cleary
Ecommerce Writer

 Molly is the Ecommerce Writer for Homes & Gardens and spends her time searching the internet for the next best thing for your home, with a focus on shopping edits and buying guides. Before joining Homes & Gardens, Molly graduated from the University of Exeter with a degree in English Literature, with previous internships undertaken at The Economist in her summer breaks.