Every home needs a durable set of high-quality dinnerware. A set should come with a good number of plates, cups, and bowls to make it easier to serve meals. The quality of your dinnerware set can speak volumes about your taste. In most cases, you need at least two types of dinnerware sets at home where one is used for daily meals, and the other is reserved for special occasions.
Here are some things to consider when selecting a durable dinnerware set:
- Your budget – Be certain on how much you are willing to spend on new dinnerware set. Durable sets are often pricier than basic sets.
- Do you have an existing dinnerware set? - If yes, then look for a dinnerware set that can go well with it. It does not need to be exactly the same, especially if your existing set is rare, difficult to find, or has a unique design. For example, if your set of existing formal dinnerware has a floral design, find one that has the same colour scheme and floral design, too.
- The type – Certain types of dinnerware are more resilient than others. Look for bone china and porcelain. They may seem fragile and delicate, but they are less likely to break and chip, unlike earthenware and stoneware. Porcelain and bone china dinnerware sets often come as individual place settings, which means that everything a single person needs is already there. Consider buying a 12 place setting if you have a lot of people to serve and would like to have some reserves, in case there are only a few. A five-piece setting is the most common type.
- The store where you will buy the dinnerware set – Look for a specialty kitchenware store that carries a wide range of brands. Make sure that they provide a 100-percent breakage-free guarantee. This will be convenient if you received a damaged set because the store will replace it free of charge. Just be sure to notify them within 24 hours of receiving the package.
