Choosing Your Tableware

Fashion. Functionality. Form. There are so many things to take into account when choosing tableware for everyday use or occasions. You should choose what type of dinnerware you would like to have before choosing anything else; it will drive the theme of your tabletop.

Bone China: Thin, translucent, and strong.
A majority of our tableware is bone china, because of its beauty and durability. It would be a shame to keep china like this for special occasions or holidays, so use it and love it every day. If you hold bone china up to the light, you can witness the translucency responsible for its desirable glow. The endurance and strength? From its namesake, bone ash. As for patterns, Royal Doulton bone china is glazed in a variety of ways to suit any taste, from contemporary to lush and romantic.

Porcelain/Fine China: Sleek, sophisticated, not likely to chip or break.
A hard, translucent body made from highly refined primary white clay, porcelain appears delicate and fragile but is very durable. Fired at a higher temperature than earthenware or stoneware, porcelain is resistant to everyday nicks and chips. Our porcelain patterns have clean, modern designs that can be used for formal settings but are also perfect for today's casual and relaxed style.

The Essentials On A Plate

A good set of tableware can tastefully carry you from breakfast and dinner to casual entertaining. To get maximum use from your tableware, choose a style in a neutral colour such as white that can be easily dressed up or down. If you love drama in everyday dining, however, a colorful pattern can add brightness to your table. Try mixing and matching two patterns that you love, one neutral and one more decorative - after all, why should you have to choose just one? Attractive dishwasher-safe options are available in twenty-piece sets, or you can choose individual place settings. A five-piece setting includes a dinner plate, salad plate, soup/pasta bowl, a cup, and a saucer.