Right at the top of your priority list should be investing in a beautiful dinnerware set.
Not all dinnerware sets are made alike, but they are all among the best home investments you can make. A good dinnerware set is a treasure you can keep for years on end, reducing the cost per use to a miniscule amount and in the case of Noritake Dinnerware, they will be by your side for life.
Here are a few simple rules to keep in mind to ensure the life of your dinnerware.
First and foremost, materials truly are everything. Well, maybe not everything, but definitely demand a very big chunk of your consideration. A truly worthwhile dinnerware service can be made of anything from white porcelain to bone china, with decorations of fine metals (gold/silver/platinum).
Then, you need to ensure that the dinnerware service you’ve got your heart set on matches your true style. Not just that you like the set you want to get, but also that it fits in with your aesthetic, that it is something you can see yourself using for years to come. Floral designs are always beautiful and traditional services are the “adult” thing to get, but these do not matter if they are not what you want, especially if the idea of these sets is unappealing to you and these do not fit in with your aesthetic. Choose a design that you love and you always will.
Now, at this point, there’s a simple choice to be made. If you’re able to find a set matches all your needs, you’re set. If there’s any doubt whatsoever, go with the classic – White! White tableware ages well and easily be paired with many, many styles to change the overall look of your service. Something simple with a gold/silver trim is all that many sets need. Or you can try something with a little texture – subtle enough that it isn’t too adventurous but not as simple if you’re less modern.
This, here? This is where you think about the food. The food you’ll make and serve with your chosen set. If hale and hearty comfort classics, something unique and ultra-modern will not fit, being a bit too complicated. If you prefer hosting dinners and the like for formal occasions then you are better served with a similarly formal and traditional service, with all the bells and whistles in sophisticated styles. If your preferred cuisine is fusion with a blend of different cultures then something chic and conceptual is what you need.
And finally, beware of trends. Some trends age well and become commonplace and some become a part of the art in your dining room. Explore the current trends and see if something catches your eye. But if not, then don’t worry, Noritake India has a great many styles to choose from. And putting together your dining set from scratch, piece by piece, to make sure you get it juuust right… Well, labours of love do take time, don’t they?