Cook & Dine at Home in STYLE: Luxury Kitchen & Dining Ware
Stylish Kitchen and Dining Ware for Luxurious Modern Kitchens
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With the majority of us cooking and eating most of our meals at home, this is the perfect time to refresh our dinnerware and dining equipment and easily add some glitz and glamour to every meal.
So, from sleek cutlery and gorgeous dinnerware to vibrant kitchen-to-table nesting bowls and elegant champagne saucers, here are some tableware and dining essentials to revitalise mealtimes and enhance your dining experience whilst in lockdown.
Perfect for Dining in Style: Viners Eden 16 Piece Cutlery Set
A great way to make mealtimes more vibrant is to refresh your cutlery and the Eden Set from Viners is a great option. It’s a simple thing but it really does enhance the dining experience having sturdy and high-quality cutlery in your hands and cutlery doesn’t come much better than Viners.
Each piece features slender, smooth, rounded handles with elegant curves. Perfect fit in the hand and very comfortable to use. The cutlery is made from the finest quality 18/10 stainless steel with a lustrous polished mirror finish. It’s also rust resistant with a 50 year guarantee to give you peace of mind. So bring some excitement to breakfast, lunch and dinner with a new set of cutlery that will last you a lifetime.
Perfect for Celebrations Big and Small: LSA International Aurelia Champagne Saucers
There may not be much worth celebrating right now but that doesn’t mean we still shouldn’t celebrate the things that matter to us the most. Whether it be a birthday or toasting to a new member of the family over Skype, it’s these times that make us realise how important we are to each other and celebrating with a glass of bubbly makes every important occasion feel just that little more special.
Just as important, or maybe more, is the vessel in which you sip your drink of choice. This set of Aurelia champagne glasses from LSA International is perfect for bringing a touch of class to every celebration. Crafted from glass that has been mouth-blown by artisans, each glass is unique and you will find yourself savouring every sip when you realise how much work has gone into creating these beautiful saucers.
Perfect for Cheese Boards: Viners Select 3 Piece Cheese Set Gift Box
After a long week working from home and as many walks outside as I can muster, I love to treat myself on the weekend with some good quality cheese, chutney and crackers. It is a treat to savour and using the Viners 3 Piece Cheese Set Giftbox makes it feel even more of a luxury.
The cheese knife set features all the necessary knives required to cut and serve your favourite cheeses including a pronged cheese knife for cutting softer cheeses, a hard cheese knife to slice through the harder cheeses with ease, and a cheese slicer for cutting semi-hard and hard cheeses to create thin, even slices.
Good ingredients should be handled with respect and that includes the utensils you use. Using these knives will give you a new-found love for serving up the classic cheese board.
Perfect as a Striking Kitchen Feature: White Marble Chopping Board
Having a proper solid chopping board in the kitchen is an absolute must because not only do they look better than a flimsy plastic board they also keep knives from going dull too soon.
They also make fabulous serving platters for pizzas and cheeses and look more aesthetically pleasing than boring old dishes. I absolutely adore this gorgeous White Marble Round Chopping Board from Mint & May which is certain to catch the eye of everyone who sees it. It’s hand carved from solid marble and mango wood using traditional tools to give it a real superior feel and the high-quality material means it’s super durable.
I made pizzas from scratch and served it on the board and it really made me feel like I was eating an authentic Italian pizza in a fancy pizzeria! Chopping on the board is extremely satisfying too and it somehow makes chopping vegetables and meat feel exciting...or maybe I’ve just been indoors too long! Either way, it’s a fantastic chopping board and one which will add style to your cheese and wine nights and look equally stylish hung up in your kitchen.
Perfect for Elegant Dining: Raami Dining Collection by Iittala
Iittala started life as a glass factory in a small village of its namesake in Southern Finland in the 1880’s and has grown into a pioneering company producing some of the finest dinnerware and cookware that are both functional and unquestionably Scandinavian in design and aesthetics.
Their new dining collection by award-winning designer Jasper Morrison is called Raami, the Finnish word for frame, and the collection includes essential dinnerware such as bowls, dinner and side plates, serving bowls, and tumblers. The pieces are made from a combination of glass, wood and ceramic and look great individually or as a whole set, best for dining with good food and good company.
Perfect for International Cuisines: Japanese Ramen Bowl Set from Sous Chef
Getting out of your comfort zone and cooking dishes from another country is a great way to flex your creative muscles and the Japanese Ramen Bowl Set from Sous Chef is perfect for mastering the almighty ramen. The set includes two ramen ladles and two beautiful ramen bowls imported from Japan and carefully chosen with the perfect size and shape in mind for ramen. There’s also a full colour ramen recipe booklet that gives you an introduction to Japanese ramen including how to make a base ramen broth as well as several fabulous ramen recipes to help you become a ramen expert in no time!
Perfect for Traditional Side Dishes: 5-Piece Japanese Rice Bowl Set
Once you’ve mastered the ramen you’ll be ready to try more Japanese dishes and this rice bowl set will add an authentic Japanese touch to any dish you cook. Imported from Japan, each set includes 5 different traditional Japanese designs and the bowls are the perfect size for rice portions. As almost no Japanese meal is complete without rice, they will be essential tableware once you’ve mastered your hand at a few Japanese dishes.
Perfect for Brightening up the Dining Table: Typhoon World Foods Bowls and Bamboo Fibre Tray
Typhoon produce some of the most gorgeous tableware for every cuisine and occasion and their World Foods range is perfect if you love to cook or serve dishes from all over the globe. Their India, Lima and Tunis bowls are beautifully designed and capture the look and feel of all three food cultures.
The Lima design in particular seems to scream ceviche to me with its turquoise and white blocks and patterns and the bright orange and blues on the India bowls remind me of the ancient Indian festival Holi in which coloured powder is thrown to celebrate the arrival of Spring. Available in three sizes, the bowls are produced from durable stoneware and are microwave and dishwasher safe.
These stunning bowls will certainly heighten any dining experience, whether you’re having a curry night in or a North African feast. They also have a lovely bamboo fibre tray that’s perfect for holding drinks and snacks.
Perfect for any occasion - Tower Rose Gold 12 Piece Dinnerware Set With Geo Pattern
By now you know how I feel about the importance of good quality dinnerware and this Tower dinnerware set is another stunning example of how a little change will transform midweek meals into special occasions. Each piece in this collection is crafted from high quality porcelain that is lightweight and ultra durable to take on the rigours of everyday kitchen life.
With 4 dinner plates, 4 side plates and 4 bowls, they cater perfectly for breakfast, lunch and dinner dining. The style speaks for itself, with elegant rose gold edging in a fluid geometric pattern that you will be mesmerized with whilst eating your dinner. This gorgeous dinnerware set will unquestionably add a touch of contemporary elegance to any and every occasion.
Perfect for Meat - KitchenCraft Industrial Kitchen Handmade Wooden Butcher’s Block
Hand-made by artisans using natural mango wood, this butcher’s block is as much a piece of art as it is a practical piece of kitchen equipment. By using reclaimed natural materials it has a real industrial look about it and is incredibly strong and sturdy like a good butcher’s block should be.
It’s perfect for chopping and slicing all cuts of meat and has drainage channels for easy clean-up and is also reversible so you can cut fruit and veg on the other side safely. I really love the look of this butcher’s block and the KitchenCraft Industrial Kitchen range has a whole collection of equipment to make your kitchen look like it belongs in a trendy studio apartment in the Lower East Side of Manhattan.
Perfect for stylish storage solutions - Tower Empire Set Of 3 Canisters Grey
With a fabulous Art Deco pattern and stylish grey colour with brass accents, this set of 3 canisters from the Empire collection by Tower is a sleek upgrade on your kitchen storage. Perfect for storing tea, coffee and sugar or other dry ingredients including flour and rice, you can’t help but run your fingers over the textured V-shaped pattern covering each canister.
I especially love the mirror finish lids and brass outline that really completes the luxurious look. With a 1.3 litre capacity there’s plenty of storage capability and they are easy to open with large looped handles. A great addition to any kitchen. All three 1.3-litre canisters are finished with a looped handle for easy opening, and they’re also incredibly easy to look after – just give them the occasional wipe clean to keep them looking their best.
Perfect for the Artisan Kitchen: Illustrated Apron, Oven Gloves and Tea Towels by Kate Guy
Good quality kitchen aprons and oven gloves are definite kitchen essentials and a safety necessity. They can also be trendy and fashionable if you know where to look and these gorgeous prints by Kate Guy certainly bring a sense of style and fun to any kitchen.
A printmaker, designer and teacher, Kate Guy designs all the products herself in her studio in Camden using high quality organic cotton or linen and her unique prints can also be found on tea towels and napkins. What I especially love is that each print is a recipe and every product comes with the complete instructions to create what’s on the print! They really are fabulous high quality products and perfect for brightening up any kitchen and dining space.
Perfect for a Reminder of Home: To London From Home Gift Box
A lot of us haven’t been to Central London for several months now and I for one miss it more than anything. Walking through Regent’s Park, exploring the nooks and crannies of Soho and riding the Underground, just some of the little things I truly miss.
Thankfully, To London From Home create the most authentic gifts and souvenirs showcasing the best of London and their hand-painted selection of mugs, coasters, and more are crafted specially in their studio in Camden Town. I especially love their London gift box which contains a matching London mug and coaster both hand-painted in watercolours and are official Transport for London licensed products.
Their vibrant Tube Lines Chopping Board features all the tube lines of the Underground and is a sure fire way to make chopping those vegetables a little more exciting!
Keep a small part of London in your home with To London From Home
Perfect for Espressos - La Cafetiere Espresso Cups
A good espresso should be savoured and each sip should be as full of flavour and depth as the last.
As well as good quality coffee, the vessel in which you drink the espresso is just as important for maximising the experience and this gift set from coffee connoisseurs La Cafetière is perfect for bringing the authentic coffee experience into your home.
Made from stoneware with a beautiful matte finish, the set includes four espresso cups all styled in the signature La Cafetière colours of pistachio, cream, retro blue and grey, all with glossy latte-cream interiors. Best served with high-quality coffee which you can find in my Ethical Coffee Subscription Post!
Perfect for Preparing and Serving Food: OXO 9-Piece Nesting Bowls & Colanders Set
The OXO Good Grips 9 Piece Nesting Bowls and Colanders Set is a compact set that makes a big impact on meal preparation and food storage. Three bowl sizes means there’s always a tool for the job and the non-slip bases keep them steady while you mix or serve. They also look and feel fantastic and have a real kitchen-to-table appeal with the gorgeous Sea Glass shade.
The colanders are cleverly sized to fit into the bowls for mess-free straining and the lids are perfect for the refrigerator or for stacking. Most importantly, the colanders and bowls all nest to ensure compact storage, every time.
So whether you’re serving up a fresh salad or trying something new, the OXO 9-Piece Nesting Bowls & Colanders Set is sure to be your new best friend in the kitchen.
Perfect for Convenient Storage: Kilner Round Clip Top Jars
Reusing old jam and pasta sauce jars for storing cupboard essentials like rice and flour is fine, up to a point. If your kitchen is filled with random labelled jars of all shapes and sizes that not only eat up your storage space but also look unsightly, it’s time to invest in some good quality long-lasting storage jars.
Kilner are THE best and most well known brand when it comes to all your storage and preserving needs. Their range of round clip top jars are the best for storing a whole range of dry food essentials including rice, flour and coffee as well as preserving fruits, jams and chutneys.
They also have the iconic Kilner brand embossed on the front of the jar and of course the orange rubber seal lid. They come in every size you could possibly need and are really handy at a time when you may be experimenting more with cooking and baking than usual.
So these are my favourite stylish kitchen and dining ware pieces that will instantly add a touch of class to your kitchen!
What are your favourite pieces from my list above? Let me know in the comments below!
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