The fondest memories are often made when sharing meals around the table. And since the mood of a tablescape depends partly on dinnerware, you want dishes that are as beautiful as they are functional.

For example, you may find that your IKEA plates become more scratched as time goes on. However, rather than tossing them away ...

While there’s no singular quality that makes a great dinner plate, you know when you have a less-than specimen: It looks cheap, and it chips and scratches easily. Among those that are well made ...

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It’s a fine option if you want a colorful board to leave on your counter for occasional light use, but we wouldn’t recommend it for nightly dinner prep ... on this board. IKEA’s Legitim ...

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And so, when it comes to dinner, give me easy, cozy meals that I can eat out of a bowl with a spoon like a big, overtired baby. No knives, because who has the strength? And no forks. They’re too ...