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Kitchen & Table Accessories: Set the Table Differently
Who said every plate has to be white, every mug has to match, and the table always has to play it safe? Certainly not us.
Colourful tableware, mugs full of personality, bowls you’ll want to collect, trays worth leaving out, graphic placemats, and clever accessories: the kitchen and dining table are two perfect places to have a little fun with design. After all, we spend a lot of time around them. You might as well serve up something beautiful before the food even arrives.
Mismatched Is Invited
Forget the dinnerware set where every piece looks exactly like the next.
An interesting table can mix colours, patterns, textures, and even eras. Pair a graphic plate with a more organic bowl, use different mugs around the table, add an eye-catching tray, and bring it all together with placemats. The idea isn’t to follow a formula, but to create a table that feels like you. Start with a few pieces you genuinely love, then build around them. Mix. Layer. Add that slightly strange mug that matches absolutely nothing and somehow ends up going with everything.
Practical Can Look Good Too
The kitchen is full of objects we use every day. So why hide them?
Coffee makers, teapots, carafes, trays, boards, storage, and other accessories can be beautiful enough to leave on the counter and practical enough to earn their place there. Choose objects that are enjoyable to use, easy to incorporate into your daily routine, and, most importantly, that you won’t feel the need to hide in a drawer the moment guests arrive.
Even Monday morning coffee deserves a little design.
For morning coffee, an impromptu Tuesday dinner, or a big Saturday gathering, the little details often make all the difference. Bring out the good plates. Mix up the mugs. Add some colour.
Frequently asked questions
Choose a common thread. It could be a colour that appears across several pieces, a material, a shape, or simply an overall mood. Then give yourself permission to mix patterns, finishes, and sizes. The goal isn’t for everything to be identical, but for the differences to feel intentional.
Not at all. Mixing different collections can actually give your table more personality. Start with more neutral plates, then add expressive bowls, mugs, or serving pieces. Or do exactly the opposite. There are no dinnerware police.
Look for pieces that suit your routine and always check the manufacturer’s care instructions. Dishwasher and microwave compatibility, as well as material durability, can vary from one product to another. And since you’ll be using them often, choose plates, bowls, and mugs you’ll actually enjoy reaching for every day.
Absolutely. Two or three colours can create a foundation, then a few contrasting pieces can add rhythm. If you prefer a more eclectic table, take things even further with patterns and textures. Not sure where to start? Our team can help you put together a mix that works with your table and your style.
Think about pieces that can easily move from kitchen to table: trays, carafes, serving dishes, bowls, and drink accessories. They make serving easier while becoming part of the presentation. And a beautiful tray filled with glasses already looks like a party before anyone even rings the doorbell.
Start with the dimensions of your table and dinnerware. Then treat them as part of the décor: a pattern can wake up a simple table, while a more understated colour can let the dinnerware take centre stage. They’re also an easy way to change the look of your table without replacing everything in the cupboards.