u/Competitive_Ad_2839

I’ve recently gotten into cooking and want to improve the presentation of my food, not just the taste. I also just bought my first apartment, so I’m looking to replace my random assortment of plates and bowls with one versatile dinnerware set.

My budget is around $300. Right now I’m looking at the West Elm Kanto matte set in Ice White (16-piece set for about $260 after tax/shipping), but I’m wondering if there’s something better.

If you were starting from scratch and could only buy one set, what would you get? Brand, material (stoneware vs porcelain), color, matte vs glossy—I’m open to any suggestions. I’d love something that works well for both everyday meals and nicer restaurant-style plating.