We’ve said it once (OK, maybe more than once, we’ll admit it) and we’ll say it again: Spring has sprung. As we begin bringing entertaining outdoors—whether it’s dinner, brunch, cocktail hour, or just hangin’ on a blanket in the grass—we’re figuring out which indoor dining items can double as outdoor table staples this spring.
Melamine dishes, linen napkins, and colorful glassware are all no-brainers, but what kind of flatware should make its way onto the table setting?
Well, we’ve made things simple for you. We scoured through our collection of flatware and picked our top six sets for springtime dining. From whimsical pastels to more traditional brushed metallics, these forks, knives, and spoons will fit in seamlessly at your next outdoor celebration.
1. Mepra Fantasia Color Set, $100+
Available in 19 different colorways, this Italian flatware set has range. The vibrant, resin handles are welded onto stainless steel, making them both durable and dishwasher safe, too.
2. Sabre Color Handle Flatware, $105+ $90+
If you prefer a more muted (but still colorful!) palette, this set from Sabre might be right for you. It’s available as a five- or 20-piece set and comes either as a mixed color collection (featuring blue, green, khaki, cream, and a warm caramel) or fully neutral. Each piece is made of stainless steel and is dishwasher safe at a low temperature.
3. Sabre Bistrot Flatware, Shiny Finish, $56+
This tortoiseshell set is perfect for anyone who likes to break up their table design with standout patterns. Prefer something more minimal? It also comes in ivory.
4. Ginkgo Lyon Stainless Steel Flatware, $40+
Stainless steel is the name of the game this season. Available with white or black handles, this durable flatware set has everything you want in your everyday utensils: nicely weighted, classic design, and practically sized for the perfect bite.
5. Arezzo Flatware, $50+
If a sleek, brushed metallic is more your speed, think about adding this gold set to your collection. Get the five-piece arrangement for one place setting or the 20-piece for four settings. Either way, it’ll have a salad fork, dinner fork, dinner knife, dinner spoon, and teaspoon you’ll be excited to use.
6. Mepra Italian Flatware, $127
This Italian set is simple, streamlined, and will look stunning with pretty much any decor aesthetic. The five-piece settings are nice enough for a special occasion but resilient enough for everyday use. Made from sturdy stainless steel, you can toss them right into the dishwasher for cleaning.
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