Sarah Mabin, director of The Studio of Tableware, shares the latest in quality table trends. 

Kiwis have a passion for entertaining. Whether it’s around the dining table, kitchen island or outdoors by the barbeque, enjoying a shared meal with family and friends is one of life’s most pleasurable pastimes. The Studio of Tableware has been offering the very best in tableware since 1981 and when buying tableware they advise you to look for good design, exceptional quality and enduring functionality.

They stock a range of quality products you can enjoy from breakfast to dinner and everything in between. In store, you’ll find renowned European brands that produce remarkably durable products suitable for the needs and demands of today’s busy lifestyles. 

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The art of setting an attractive table adds to the mealtime ambiance. Decorative elements like candles, flowers and table runners all play their part. But it’s the quality dinnerware, cutlery and glassware that are the heroes in elevating the dining- at-home experience.

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These days, the focus is on setting the table for everyday living. Functionality, simplicity and sustainability are driving the current trends in tableware. Muted tones, combining styles and colours, and handcrafted organic forms are all in style.

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An enduring demand remains for elegantly shaped, well-made white dinnerware that can be elevated for any occasion by adding coloured accessories.

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Minimal multipurpose pieces that add function to the table are a must – less is more in many cases. Combining well- designed plates and bowls offers choice and versatility. Utilising serving pieces for food sharing and serving directly at the table elevates the experience.

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The same less is more approach can be applied to cutlery. Minimal pieces that serve a function, are well designed and dishwasher-safe. The look is important, but the balance and feel in your hands are crucial with cutlery.

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Alternative finishes such as coloured PVD and even cutlery with resin handles are gaining popularity without sacrificing quality or function.