Melamine Dishes

Dine Alfresco with Melamine Dinnerware

Refresh your indoor or outdoor dining look with melamine plates, bowls and serveware. Made of a durable plastic resin that is food-friendly and dishwasher-safe, melamine dishes are also shatter-resistant. Not only does this make these plastic dishes ideal for outdoor parties, melamine dinnerware is also a smart choice for children who are too young to use heavy stoneware or ceramic plates; set them up with their very own place setting, comprised of a kid-friendly melamine bowl, a salad plate for snacks and a dinner plate, plus a plastic tumbler for their water or juice. Look for melamine dinner plates in the same style as your regular dinnerware set to maintain a cohesive look at the table. What's more: use your melamine dishes to transport sides or baked goods when attending dinner parties and potlucks. Brightly colored or holiday-themed options, such as melamine Christmas plates and bowls lend your contribution a festive look.

Styling Melamine Plates & Dishes

Versatile as it is in terms of material, melamine dinnerware sets also come in a variety of shapes and colors for even more styling options. When it comes to outdoor table setting ideas, consider two different approaches; for a casual, summery vibe, set your patio table with patterned plastic dinner plates and brightly-colored napkins. Vibrant outdoor pillows on each chair and a patio umbrella overhead make the scene even more inviting; just be sure to select hues that coordinate with your outdoor dinnerware. Still prefer the classic look of ceramic dinnerware? Try white plastic plates to create a sturdy yet elegant table setting. No matter what aesthetic you opt for, don't forget coordinating melamine serveware like melamine platters and melamine serving bowls for dishing up your favorite summer foods. Bring grilled foods to the table on a melamine tray, then fill large melamine bowls with refreshing sides like mixed fruit and pasta salad. Keep a pitcher of lemonade or another cold drink on the table so that guests can easily refill their acrylic glasses, then sit back and enjoy your outdoor feast. Even when the weather turns chilly, melamine plates continue to come in handy. Serving dinner buffet-style at your next get-together? Set out melamine dinner plates, melamine salad plates and melamine bowls instead of ceramic—their light weight makes them easy to hold while mingling with other guests.

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