After spending all that time perfecting your recipe in the kitchen, add a dash of character to your dishes through the use of delightful tableware. While clean lines might seem the safest choice in referencing restaurant standards, handmade ceramics in bold colours, unusual shapes and sizes and uneven finishes bring the intimacy of a homecooked meal—reiterating that imperfect yet heartfelt touch from something made by hand. If you’re feeling adventurous, try extending the same principles towards your glassware as well. Executed correctly, mismatched tableware still creates a sense of unity without compromising individual character, and further elevates our experience by drawing awareness to what’s being presented before us.