Looking for inspiration on how to do this, we sent one of Crate & Barrel’s Aspen white porcelain dinner plates ($5.95 each) to four designers and asked them to come up with a merry — and ...

Place the dinner plate in the center of the table setting. Step 3: Place forks to the left of the dinner plates and knives and spoons to the right. The fork is placed to the left of the plate.

This week on the Strategist, we’re covering all things tabletop: the best plates, yes, and also everything that goes around (and underneath) them. Welcome to Tabletop Week. When we asked an ...

Though each plate is only seven inches in diameter, these would still make great salad, dessert, or even Christmas dinner plates. The small size is also great for using at the kid’s table. $24 ...

Napkin placed on a festive dinner plate (Image credit: Shutterstock). 5. To the left of the charger, place the salad fork on the outside, and the dinner fork on the inside.On the right of the ...

We reached out to over 50 chefs, home cooks, designers, prop stylists, and avid hosts to round up the best dinner plates, including all-white, colored, and decorative options.

Hosting a dinner party doesn't have to be daunting. You're in good shape if you focus on the table. Here's how to set your dinner party table like a total pro.