Haute Plates
Photo: Bryan Gardner
Invite style to dinner -- or let it adorn a wall -- with Anna Weatherley’s “Colors” dishes, which come in eight gorgeous shades. All are hand-gilded in 24-karat gold (bloomingdales.com).
Stir things up with Bodum’s “Bistro” hand mixer in candy-apple red. It comes with dough hooks and a whisk (bedbathandbeyond.com).
Cheerful enamel handles give Billy Cotton’s stainless steel flatware a retro feel (bergdorfgoodman.com via MyRegistry.com).
A shoebox-size multitasker, Geneva Lab’s Sound System Model S plays your iPod, tunes in FM radio stations, and also works as an alarm (shophorne.com).
The spherical topper on Design House Stockholm’s “Fia” carafe nestles into the bottom so it won’t roll away when you remove it (designhousestockholmusa.com).
Featuring a 1930s design, Moser’s “Culbuto” bowls make chic flower vessels, too (moserusa.com).
Mealtime is a happy time when Jars “Tourron” microwave- and dishwasher-safe plates are on the table (bloomingdales.com).
Pretty dinnerware deserves special linens like Vietri accent napkins. Pick one pattern or mix it up for an eclectic look (vietri.com).
The vibrant DeLonghi “KMix” toaster lets you raise the bread to peek without canceling the crisping process (shopdelonghi.com).
Consider Matouk’s “Mirasol” neck roll sham the ultimate accessory for your bed (shopgramercy.com).
DeLonghi’s “KMix” espresso maker in bold teal will perk you up even before the coffee’s ready (shopdelonghi.com).
Reminiscent of Victorian botanical prints, Mottahedeh’s “Nut Leaf ” dessert plates feature motifs from chestnut, hazelnut, pecan, and oak trees (mottahedeh.com via MyRegistry.com).
Balancing style and comfort, Bend’s “Bunny” chair can weather the outdoors, too, courtesy of a rustproof coating (designpublic.com).
The indentations in West Elm’s “Dimpled” recycled-glass tumblers make for a nonslip grip (westelm.com via MyRegistry.com).
John Robshaw’s tie-dyed “Rings” and “Eyes Euro” pillows elevate the Deadhead dorm-room pattern (johnrobshaw.com).
For clean lines, you just can’t beat Scandinavian design. Case in point: Normann Copenhagen’s enamel “Krenit” bowl (abodeon.com).
Reed & Barton’s faux bamboo “Boka” frame will complement any photo (reedandbarton.com via MyRegistry.com).
Evoking vintage “pineapple vases,” Dwell Studio’s globe vessel can be filled with flowers or go it alone (dwellstudio.com).
ASA Selection’s porcelain “Colour It” espresso cup with saucer and coffee cup with saucer bring the bright to breakfast (abode-newyork.com).
Trade in your rubber ducky for towels that are anything but child’s play. Made from bamboo yarn, this Bambeco towel set is super-absorbent, silky soft, and -- to top it off -- eco-friendly (bambeco.com).
Shaped like tulips, Billy Cotton’s “Goblet” wine and water glasses are elegant editions to any tabletop. Shown here is the green, but they also come in royal blue and clear (billycotton.com).
A tray that can hold its liquor (and look good while doing it): the high-gloss lacquer “Moste Cubist” design by Billy Cotton (billycotton.com).
Would you ever buy the same glass in different shades to mix and match at dinner? Cenedese’s Murano “Ballotton” tumblers make it possible -- if you dare (michaelcfina.com).
Whip, chop, and puree your way to mealtime magic with Cuisinart’s “SmartPower Deluxe” blender (bloomingdales.com).
You might be seeing red, but Cuisinart’s “Brew Central” 12-cup programmable coffeemaker also comes in sleek silver and matte black. Plus, it’s equipped with a handy brew-pause feature that lets you sneak a cup (without dripping) before the whole pot’s done (macys.com).
Come summertime, fill Diane von Furstenberg Home’s amber “Twirl” glass pitcher with sangria or spiked lemonade (bloomingdales.com). Cheers!
Guaranteed to match the color of your kitchen -- whatever it may be -- this Dibbern teapot is available in not one, not two, but more than 24 colors (tableartonline.com).
These Dwell Studio “Gold Triangles” drinking glasses are an edgy, geometrical take on the popular precious metal -- in this case, 14 karat, to be exact (dwellstudio.com).
We’re officially obsessed with Carl Mertens’s delicate “Palio” salad servers. All your dinner guests will ask for a second helping of greens just to see them in action (shophorne.com).
Insta-party time: It’ll feel like a celebration whenever you pull out Tse & Tse “Hungry” porcelain dinner plates in Confetti (shophorne.com).
Hand-loomed from baby alpaca wool, Jonathan Adler’s “Cubes” throw is just the mod touch a neutral sofa needs (jonathanadler.com).
Pretty plates need stylish sidekicks like Kim Seybert’s crochet-edge napkins (bloomingdales.com).
The resin handles of Mepra’s dishwasher-safe “Fantasia” flatware come in every color under the sun, including light blue (shown here), sage, cobalt, light mauve, and many, many more (gracioushome.com).
Just like her dresses, Monique Lhuillier’s “Platine” bone china dinnerware for Royal Doulton is sophisticated and oh, so stylish (na.wwrd.com).
Crafted from handpicked cotton, Rikumo’s two-tone chambray “Yoshii” towels are unlike any you’ve ever laid hands on: light as air, wonderfully soft, and majorly absorbent (rikumo.com via MyRegistry.com).
Simon Pearce’s food-safe copper tray will elevate even bar munchies like pretzels and popcorn (simonpearce.com).
Bambeco’s “Eco” picnic basket for two is essentially a portable party. Just add the vin and fromage (bambeco.com).
Speaking of cheese: Slice and serve it on a Williams-Sonoma square end-grain counter block sporting your new monogram (williams-sonoma.com).
Eileen Fisher’s organic-cotton ikat quilt and shams will blend right in with any bedroom decor (garnethill.com).
When turned upside-down, J.L. Coquet’s “Pythagore” dual-purpose wine glasses say "Bring on the bubbly" (neimanmarcus.com).
Emblazoned with English landscapes, Juliska’s “Country Estate” ceramic tray, mini pitcher, and sugar bowl are truly timeless (juliska.com).
Room & Board’s “Bay” cherry-wood stool is a space-saving seating solution. Cute pooch not included (roomandboard.com).
So sleek they can go from oven to table, Apilco’s “Colorama” roasting dishes make serving platters redundant (michaelcfina.com).
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