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You don’t have to be a keen entertainer or tablescaper to enjoy the simple pleasure that comes from a smart plate set. As something that’s used on a daily basis, it’s worth investing time in
choosing the right plates and bowls for you. However, it’s easy to be distracted by a pretty pattern and end up with dinnerware that doesn’t go the distance. Crockery that’s too big to fit
in cupboards, chips easily, or can’t be popped in the dishwasher can easily take the shine off a new dinner service. There are hundreds of plate and bowl sets available, which can often make
buying more difficult. Fortunately, we’ve sorted through a stack of options on your behalf, assessing sets for their practicality, durability, value for money and design. Pieces have been
measured (to see if they can accommodate an average meal while still fitting in a standard-sized dishwasher), weighed and washed to see how they fare with everyday use. To help you make the
decision about which set might be right for you, our edit includes everything from affordable high street buys to classic porcelain and design-led dishes almost too gorgeous to cover up with
food. Let the feast begin… READ MORE: You can trust our independent reviews. We may earn commission from some of the retailers, but we never allow this to influence selections, which are
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