These five tips for buying the best dinner plates for your needs will have you plating up in no time!

Storage & organisation Furniture Textiles Kitchenware & tableware Kitchens Lighting Decoration Rugs, mats & flooring Beds & mattresses Baby & children Smart home Bathroom products Laundry & cleaning Plants & plant pots Home electronics Home improvement Outdoor living Food & beverages Christmas Shop Shop by roomThe dinner plate Dinner plates are your ‘standard plates’ used for main courses and the average size is approximately 27cm. Are you a cat lover? Or do you live for pooches? Whatever your preference, you’re going to love our adorable appetiser plates which have paintings of either cats or dogs. Available in sets of four and fully machine washable, these are going to make quite the talking point at your next soirée. Overhaul your kitchen with new plates Find white circular dinner plates in traditional décor style that are simple yet elegant given their glazed coating. Select a kitchen plate with the look of bone porcelain that has a slightly raised outer rim with smooth, ruffled lines. Even our most affordable option, the IKEA 365+ dinner plate, has a timeless and smart design thanks to the soothing look of feldspar porcelain. There’s even an IKEA 365+ plate option that is compartmentalized for an elegant option in serving sushi and making your own bento box meals at home.

On average, a round dinner plate is usually 10 inches in diameter. This size offers ample space for all the items usually served at lunch or dinner. Rectangular dinner plates are usually around 12 inches in length and 10 inches in breadth. Store your ‘special occasion’ dinner plates by placing a microfoam pad or a napkin between each plate before keeping them in the cupboard.More formal dinnerware is usually made of porcelain, stoneware or china. If plate prices are a concern, opt for dinnerware made of tempered glass. These are not only affordable but also come with a finish and shine that’s quite similar to porcelain plates. Every day dinner plates are usually made of porcelain or stoneware. These are dishwasher safe, microwave and easy to care for. Ceramic plates are quite sturdy and affordable as well.