Tabletop + Bar

How Do I Choose the Right Dinnerware for Every Occasion?

Set your table with quality crafted, modern GlucksteinHome dinnerware and serveware. Perfect for casual, everyday dining or formal dinners.

Whether you’re just starting out, moving into a new home, or embracing entertaining, dinnerware is part of your daily life from morning to night. From a casual breakfast at the kitchen island, a cozy weekend brunch, or a formal dinner party celebration with family and friends, the right dinnerware will elevate your meal.

What Are the Best Dinnerware Materials for Everyday and Formal Use?

When selecting GlucksteinHome dinnerware, consider the materials that suit your lifestyle and needs:

• Lightweight and extremely durable, bone china dinnerware is timelessly elegant. It’s ideal for formal dining occasions as well as daily use.
• Versatile and timeless, porcelain dinnerware is resistant to scratches and chips. It’s suitable for both everyday use and special occasions.
• The richly glazed appearance of Portuguese-made stoneware adds a charming touch to casual meals. Stylish, family-friendly, and durable, it’s also beautiful when layered with all-white place settings. 
• Available in a variety of fun colours and patterns, melamine dinnerware is lightweight and virtually unbreakable. It’s perfect for outdoor dining and family-friendly occasions. 

What Are the Different Styles of Dinnerware I Should Consider?

Personalize your table with GlucksteinHome dinnerware that reflects your style and preferences:

• Rimmed dinnerware is a classic and tailored look.
• A coupe profile is sleek and contemporary.
• For a versatile and timeless table, crisp white dinnerware is suitable for every occasion.
• Or opt for rich colours and enduring neutrals to add depth and vibrancy to your table. 
• For a custom mix-and-match look, layer colourful dinnerware, accent plates, or serveware with white pieces.

Should I Buy Dinnerware by Place Settings, Boxed Sets, or Open Stock?

Choose the right format when shopping for your GlucksteinHome dinnerware collection:

• Place Settings: Formal dinnerware is sold by place settings and includes the essential pieces for one person such as a dinner plate, salad plate, bread plate, cup and saucer. 
• Boxed Sets: Ideal for starting a new collection or updating your tableware, boxed sets contain multiple place settings for easy entertaining. Often sold as 16 pieces, for four people, it usually includes a dinner plate, side plate, bowl, and mug for each place setting.
• Open Stock: Shopping open stock dinnerware offers flexibility to purchase individual pieces as needed. It’s perfect for mixing and matching with existing dinnerware. 

What Tabletop and Entertaining Essentials Should I Have?

Complete your table setting with stylish essentials:

• Glassware Styles and Profiles: Choose from a variety of shapes and sizes to suit your beverages.
• Barware: Equip your home bar cart with cocktail shakers, wine coolers, and essential tools.
• Table Linens: Select from linen napkins, tablecloths, and placemats. Opt for neutrals or classic stripes for a versatile look.
• Flatware Sets: Choose modern or classic profiles to complement your dinnerware.

Enhance your entertaining experience with quality crafted, modern GlucksteinHome dinnerware and serveware. From casual brunches to formal dinner parties, create memorable moments with the perfect table setting.