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16 Summer Tableware Pieces For Summer Hosting

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From barbecues to brunch, hosting friends and family during the summertime is such a treat. If you're looking to level up your outdoor dining space, incorporating bright and vibrant tableware is a must. We curated the best summer tableware that will elevate your outdoor dining experience and hosting game. We found modern and elegant dinnerware sets, serveware, and more for every aesthetic.

Serve up a storm with the cutest mini dip bowls, contemporary drink dispensers, and the fanciest cheese spread on an olivewood board with a protective cloche. Create refreshing summer drinks in sleek or colourful glassware. If you have a boho vibe, get the rattan serveware set or a rustic dinnerware set. We even found a few vibrant and colourful pieces inspired by a traditional Sicilian summer. Shop our top picks ahead.

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For Dips: Threshold Melamine Lancashire Mini Dip Bowls

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

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Threshold Melamine Lancashire Mini Dip Bowls
$10
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Coastal Serveware: Threshold Bamboo and Melamine Serving Platter Set

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 and yellow pattern or an orange-themed pattern.

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Threshold Bamboo and Melamine Serving Platter Set
$15
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A Boho Vibe: Merida Rattan Serveware

If you're outdoor space is a boho vibe, get the 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.

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Merida Rattan Serveware
$15
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Something Vibrant: Sicily Outdoor Melamine Large Rectangular Platter

Inspired by the Sicilian summer, the 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 or veggie spreads. The intricate yellow and blue design and floral detail adds a traditional touch to your decor.

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Sicily Outdoor Melamine Large Rectangular Platter
$30
from williams-sonoma.com
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Sicily Outdoor Melamine Salad Plates Mixed

Brighten up your table with these stunning Sicily Outdoor Melamine Salad Plates Mixed ($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.

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Sicily Outdoor Melamine Salad Plates Mixed
$13
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Refreshing Beverages: Streamline Drink Dispenser w/ Stand

Serve refreshing beverages with the sleek and contemporary Streamline Drink Dispenser w/ Stand ($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.

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Streamline Drink Dispenser w/ Stand
$99
from westelm.com
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A Cute Snack Bowl: Threshold Bamboo and Melamine Figural Snack Bowl

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

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Threshold Bamboo and Melamine Figural Snack Bowl
$3
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Something Yellow: Threshold Cork Coaster Set

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 water marks and spills. You can also get them in a tropical leaf pattern and in an orange-themed pattern.

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Threshold Cork Coaster Set
$3
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A Farmhouse Vibe: Threshold Cotton Striped Border Placemat

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 colours as well.

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Threshold Cotton Striped Border Placemat
$5
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A Calming Vibe: La Jolla Glass Dinnerware

The 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 that come in a set of four. You can also get a bigger salad bowl, a serving bowl, or a charger.

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La Jolla Glass Dinnerware
$16
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Durable and Stylish: Fluted Acrylic Glassware

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

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Fluted Acrylic Glassware
$29
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A Cheese Board: Olivewood Board with Cloche

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

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Olivewood Board with Cloche
$100
from williams-sonoma.com
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Colourful Dinnerware: Modern Melamine Dinnerware

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

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Modern Melamine Dinnerware
$152
from westelm.com
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Sleek Glassware: Horizon Acrylic Glassware

The Horizon Acrylic Glassware ($20-$25, originally $28-$36 for four) is stunning simple yet elegant drinkware that 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.

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Horizon Acrylic Glassware
$20
from westelm.com
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A Farmhouse Vibe: Rustic Outdoor Melamine Dinnerware Collection

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

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Rustic Outdoor Melamine Dinnerware Collection
$7
from williams-sonoma.com
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Contemporary Serveware: Kaloh Melamine Serveware

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

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Kaloh Melamine Serveware
$15
from westelm.com
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