Dinnerware Sets

Modern Dining Sets: Get This Party Started

Whether you're hosting a fête with your friends or a casual dinner for two, set the table with a modern dining set. Black matte stoneware gives a luxe look when paired with accents in glass, gold or dusty pink (think napkins, placemats and candle holders). Another option: play on a monochromatic aesthetic with black dinner dishes, white salad plates and marble serving trays. If you prefer something more eclectic, mix in bold colors or decorative china. Planning more on drinks and hors d'oeuvres than a full course meal? Line a table runner with wood or metal platters for cheese, fruit and hot apps. Add some drama with metallic serving utensils. Then, pass out small plates to let your guests serve themselves. Keep your drink area stocked with eye-catching decanters or fill a beverage dispenser with a signature cocktail. Just lay out all the fixings and glassware on a bar cabinet or credenza.