Table Settings for Every Occasion
Explore a variety of table settings perfect for parties, events, or quiet nights at home that deserve a special touch. Whatever makes your tabletop unique, Pottery Barn can help you define the look and set the mood.
Enhancing Your Dinnerware
Enhancing your table settings can be simple and impactful. Use these tips for weeknight meals, extended Friday night dinners at home, or Sunday brunch with extended family:
- Curate Complementary Pieces: Place settings usually consist of a dinner plate, salad plate, bowl, and mug. Instead of exact matches, curate pieces that complement your existing dinnerware.
- Add Variety with Bowls: Every kitchen can benefit from a variety of bowls for serving chopped salads, fruit medleys, or a mix of side dishes in smaller portions.
- Use Chargers for Depth: Chargers add visual depth and interest to dinner plates. Place these ultra-large plates underneath the dinner plate on top of a placemat for layers of color and pattern.
Selecting Seasonal Dinnerware Sets
Celebrate the changing seasons by upgrading or trading out your dinnerware sets. Recognizing seasonal changes enhances the beauty of your table settings:
- Spring and Summer: Opt for salad plates to serve tapas, small bites, or greens and fruit plates for meals or entertaining.
- Autumn: Bring back deep bowls for pasta and soup. Shop for tureens and trivets. Use cloth napkins for a warm, homey feel.
- Winter Holidays: The tabletop becomes significant with centerpieces anchoring your place settings. Formal dishes and silverware make their appearances. Start looking for holiday pieces in the fall or earlier.
