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During the summer months you can’t beat dining al fresco with family and friends, enjoying lovingly-prepared food in wonderful weather. After all, bringing loved ones together around a dinner table is where memories are made and cherished. When serving your gastronomic endeavours, it is important to present them on stylish dinnerware for the ultimate finishing touch. Whether you go for a formal dinner setting or something more casual, good-quality tableware will make a long-lasting impression and will stand the test of time. Although white tableware will always be popular, we have recently seen plenty of colour entering new ta bleware collections, which certainly livens up a summer dining table and gives a more playful look. Here are some ideas…
The new Rhombe Color collection by Lyngby Porcelæn is bold and striking. This ultra-contemporary porcelain range gives a strong visual impact and is great for mixing and matching. Available from Escandi Design situated on the Mijas Road or alternatively you can buy online at www.escandidesign.com .
Coloured glass has real ly made a comeback and brightens up a dining ta ble, especially when eating al fresco. Shown here is the Mandarine collection by Côté Table (www.cote-table.com) .
Celebrity chef Yotam Ottolenghi collab orated with Belgian design label Serax and Italian artist Ivo Bisignano to create a playful range of colourful plates, bowls, cups, glasses and cutlery, bringing the ta ble to life and celebrating the joys of din ing. This collection is available from Alison Bethell-Collins Interior Design in Avda. del Mediterráneo, San Pedro de Alcántara (www.alisonbethellcollins.com).
The Legio Nova Étagère from Eva Solo is a classic three-tier stand, perfect for serving sandwiches, cakes, chocolates or fruit, for example. It is easy to disassemble, making it easy to store when not in use. The plates are made of porcelain, while the stand com prises stainless steel, and all parts are dishwasher-safe. Eva Solo is available from Your Home Styling (www.yourhomestyling.com) and Escandi Design www.escandidesign.com , both situated on the Mi jas Road.
These very special candles from Ester & Erik are made of pure fragrance-free paraffin wax and the wick comprises100 per cent cotton. The candles are self-extinguishing, so the flame dies out at around three centimetres from the bottom. Available from Escandi Design on the Mijas Road or alternatively you can buy online at www.escandidesign.com .
The Lei Wahine stand from Sybartum is made from natural shells and fibres, giving it a timeless and organic look. It is a beau tiful decorative ornament for any home and a great idea for a gift. Sybartum has a showroom on the Mijas Road or you can buy online: www.sybartum.com .
The large and eye-catching Rope vase from Swedish brand DBKD combines practicality with unique design. Available from Avoi in La Mairena or buy online at www.avoi.eu .
The Bernadotte features a classic Scandinavian design which exudes sophistication and refinement. Beautifully crafted in silver and stainless-steel, this tableware will last for generations. Buy online at www.georgjensen.com .
