Keep it Contemporary With Matte Black Dinnerware

When you're looking to make a dramatic statement in your dining room, try changing out your everyday white dishes for matte black dinnerware from Williams Sonoma. This eye-catching option can make a bold statement in a formal dining room or create a fun look in a casual breakfast nook. Dress them up for the holidays or keep the look simple and casual for an industrial farmhouse look.

Mixing and Matching With Black Matte Dinnerware

When you aren't ready to commit to an entire set of matte black dinnerware, try mixing in a few key pieces with dishes of another color. A black salad plate next to a large white dinner plate makes a bold contrast. When you are mixing and matching pieces to create a custom place setting, make sure you have all the essentials. Every person at the table will need:

• Dinner Plate
• Salad Plate
• Bowl
• Mug

From there you can start adding in additional items with more specific purposes. Enjoy family-style dining by presenting large recipes in spacious serving dishes. With your everyday dinnerware in place, consider layering in:

• Serving Platters
• Cheese Boards
• Dumpling Spoons
• Serving Utensils
• Pitchers

Selecting a Complete Matte Black Dinnerware Set

Setting a perfect table is easy when you start with a black dinnerware set from Williams Sonoma. This large set includes everything you need to present a mouth-watering meal to a family of four. If you typically feed more than that, consider purchasing two dinnerware sets. The coordinated sets are a great gift idea as well, especially when you have a loved one moving into a new home.

Adding Color to Your Dinner Table

Black dinnerware acts as a dramatic neutral for any dinner table. It pops against any other color, making it a fun foundation for an eye-catching dinner display. Start with a colorful table cloth or a set of vibrant chargers. Add in your black dishes and sprinkle in additional color with cloth napkins.

When you start with a foundation of black dinnerware, you have the freedom of completely changing up the look of the table seasonally. A vibrant red or white brings winter cheer while a bright pinks and yellows scream summer. Whether you prefer a casual, farmhouse look to your space or a modern dining room with formal appeal, you're sure to love the way matte black dinnerware updates your dining space.