16 Tableware Pieces For Summer Hosting

If your go-to for hosting is an array of delish dips, you need these cute Threshold Melamine Lancashire Mini Dip Bowls ($10 for three). They're perfect for salsa, guacamole, hummus, tapenade, and so much more. These beige bowls also go with a lot of other serveware.

From fresh fruit to yummy snacks, the Threshold Bamboo and Melamine Serving Platter Set ($15 for two) is perfect for serving up a storm. The serving platters come in two sizes and are dishwasher safe. You can also get them in a playful lemon pattern or a fun orange theme.

If your outdoor space is a boho vibe, get the West Elm Merida Rattan Serveware ($15-$86, originally $25-$86). You can get a chip and dip platter, a charger, a set of four coasters, a round serving tray, and a rectangular serving tray.

Inspired by the Sicilian summer, the Williams Sonoma Sicily Outdoor Melamine Large Rectangular Platter ($30) is a durable yet stunning serving platter that is scratch resistant and shatter resistant. It's perfect as a cheeseboard or a serving dish for barbecues. The intricate yellow and blue design and floral details add a traditional touch to your decor.

Brighten up your table with these stunning Williams Sonoma Sicily Outdoor Melamine Salad Plates ($13-$52). With detailed designs in a yellow and blue colorway, these plates are truly a work of art. It's a beautiful way to incorporate a traditional element to your space.

Serve refreshing beverages with the sleek and contemporary West Elm Streamline Drink Dispenser ($99-$119). It comes in either a small or larger size. You can get a natural wooden base, a black metal base, or a white ceramic base.

The Threshold Bamboo and Melamine Figural Snack Bowl ($3) comes in three shapes: a lemon, a leaf, and an apple. It's perfect for serving fruit, nuts, ice cream, and other refreshing treats.

Lemon motifs are such a summer vibe, and the Threshold Cork Coaster Set ($3 for four) will brighten up your dining area. The cork coasters are durable and will protect your tables from watermarks and spills. You can also get them in a tropical leaf pattern and in an orange-themed pattern.

If you have a farmhouse-inspired space, the Threshold Cotton Striped Border Placemat ($5) is perfect for setting the table. It comes in two other colors as well.

The West Elm La Jolla Glass Dinnerware ($16-$48) has a calming yet alluring swirl pattern and comes in cool-toned shades like blue, lavender, teal, and black. You can choose between salad plates, dinner plates, appetizer plates, and cereal bowls, all of which come in sets of four. You can also get a bigger salad bowl, a serving bowl, or a charger.

If you don't want glass, go for acrylic, which is durable and also pretty. The West Elm Fluted Acrylic Glassware ($29, originally $32) looks so refined and polished. The set of four comes in four different colors and two sizes.

Create the yummiest cheese spreads with this Williams Sonoma Olivewood Board With Cloche ($100). The cloche can protect your food from pesky flies and critters.

The 16-piece West Elm Modern Melamine Dinnerware ($152) set comes with everything you need for a backyard party. It has plates, bowels, and what we like to call blates, the perfect in-between dishware. It comes in six chic color choices, ranging from neutral to vibrant.

The stunning, simple, and elegant Horizon Acrylic Glassware ($20-$25 for four, originally $28-$36) will elevate your experience. It has a modern design that will make even boxed wine feel fancy. It comes in a stemless version, a red-wine version, and a white-wine version.

Perfect for the farmhouse aesthetic, the Williams Sonoma Rustic Outdoor Melamine Dinnerware Collection ($7-$140) is durable with an antique look. It comes in a ton of different colors as well, so you can decide to keep it neutral or add a fun pop of color. You can get plates and bowls in sets of four and other serveware individually.

If you have a contemporary aesthetic with a neutral vibe, the West Elm Kaloh Melamine Serveware ($15-$42, originally $30-$60) is a great option to consider. The modern pieces come in two colorways, black and white or completely white. You can get a chip and dip platter, a multipiece platter, a salad bowl, and a serving tray.