The festivities are here, and soon you'll be dusting off your finest crockery and putting it to use for your guests. It must have been heavy on the pocket when you first bought these pieces, but every time you serve your delicious meals in them, it's kind of a moment of pride. So, while you're at it, we've picked some wholesome pieces that are worth investing in to revive your serveware collection. Now we know that approx. INR 6000 is a lot to spend on bowls and platters, but these are one of the things that your guests will first notice when they enter your house. Besides, you can use these for multiple reasons and occasions, making them worth every penny. To ensure that this serveware lasts you for the next few years, we've picked timeless pieces from brands that won't go out of style anytime soon.
Statement-Making & Functional: 10 Multi-Purpose Bowls & Platters Under INR 6000
Brawny Oval Platter By Ellementry
House & Garden UK has defined brown as the colour of the moment, and Indian homes have loved this hue since eternity. From the oldest home interiors of our grandparents till today's modern designs, wood and wood products are Indian's classic choice in home interiors. Be it furniture or decor, wood has a special place in our homes. To add on to this fondness, we've picked this wooden lacquer finish platter that looks like a piece of art! While it's a chic choice for serving finger food, at this price it's a steal deal for it makes as a sophisticated centre piece.
Where To Place It: Ivory white or any light colour base
Discounted Price: INR 1,990
Handmade Swarn Leaf Shaped Serving Platter By Amalfiee Ceramics
Nature-inspired designs have taken the top spot not only in fashion but also in home design. Design Cafe, a renowned interior design company, tells us some ways to incorporate nature into our homes that go beyond indoor plants. We've selected this swarn leaf ceramic platter as our own way of doing just that. Whether you decide to use it as a starter platter, spread a soothing fragrance across the room with water and flower petals, or just leave it empty to uplift your decor, the choice is yours.
Where To Place It: Neutral colour base like black or grey
Discounted Price: INR 1,360
Selene Marble Bowl With Wooden Legs By Ellementry
Elle Decor to The Zoe Report—have stated that marble is a notable trend in 2022. As much as we adore the colourful marble that is the talk of the town, we believe that investing in natural marble decor is where you should start. This marble bowl with wooden legs is all things minimalist and luxury, a perfect combination to add to your contemporary interiors. It's an elegant way to display your candle collection or keep fruit for your guests. It's an expensive purchase, but if you think of it's longevity, low-maintenance, and trend factor, it's a piece worth having a guilty pleasure for.
Where To Place It: Dark or light wooden base
Discounted Price: INR 5,890
Handmade Artistic Bowl By Amalfiee Ceramics
Real Simple, a research-based digital platform with 10 million readers, has brought out the fact that maximalism is being widely accepted. A pop of colour within a neutral colour scheme is a decor trend to look out for in 2022. Keeping that as our inspiration, we've selected this artistic ceramic bowl in a quirky shape. It's hand-painted with pastel hues and fits the bill to become an eye-catching piece in your home. Whether you use it to serve nachos with dips or arrange your potpourri in it, you're sure to make your guests ask where you purchased it from. We can also picture it as a chic holder for your fine jewellery!
Where To Place It: Light bases with smooth textures to let it stand out!
Discounted Price: INR 1,299
Square Metal Platters By Faaya Gifting
Flower patterns are budding again in decor. There are plenty of pieces with botanical prints, and among them are these high-quality digitally printed metal platters. With metal decor also being in, we think these platters are an on-trend choice. Faaya Gifting is known for its premium products, and these plates speak for themselves.
Where To Place It: Marble base or white washed wooden base
Price: INR 3,200
Madera Bowl By Artisan Lab
Vogue in early 2022 said brown is in, and we could not agree more. There are numerous ways to bring shades of brown into your home, and this Madera bowl in a natural shade of wood is an elegant way to do that. Artisan Lab is a brand that makes luxury accessible, and what better way to indulge yourself in sophistication than by adding their pieces to the nooks of your abode?
Where To Place It: Any wooden or marble base
Discounted Price: INR 1,890
Did you know? Artisan Lab also has a cafe where you can shop their decor in person, read all about it here.
Lotus 3 Leaf Platter By Assemblage
This piece has been purely added to this list to embrace the ethnic element in the home. With all the modernity, festivities are the best time to accentuate your home with old-school aluminium decor. The lotus is an auspicious symbol in India, and this platter is the best way to portray that purity. Be it Diwali or the day of Saal Mubarak, it would be a unique way to serve sweets and dry fruits. On the other days, you can use it to display your Pooja essentials.
Where To Place It: Any light shaded base
Discounted Price: INR 3,613
Nectar Shallow Bowls By Nicobar
With tropical design as their core inspiration, Nicobar is a brand that offers minimalist and Indian-ocean inspired styles. These bowls have interesting dragonfly and floral motifs. These durable stoneware pieces will revive your boho decor while keeping it modern.
Where To Place It: Any wooden dark shaded table
Price: INR 2,250
Please Note: These bowls are not suitable for use in microwave or dishwasher.
Nicobar has a Japanese Ceramic collection, find it if it's worth the hype, here.
Handmade Komal Chip & Dip Platter By Amalfiee Ceramics
Ceramic and earthenware have become quite popular amongst millennials as they look very Pinterest-y. This platter has an aesthetic design with some imperfect details and a rustic look. It'll make for a cute addition to your study stable decor. You can enjoy some nachos with dip, or place your finest everyday collectibles in this.
Where To Place It: White washed wooden table or marble based dining table
Price: INR 1,999
Amalfiee Ceramics has table and serveware created by potters from across the country. Read all about it here.
Coupe Pasta Bowl By Button Curry
Button Curry is for you if you're open to investing in some handmade crockery. These bowls come in some attractive colours and are crafted in clay. It is carefully glazed with non-toxic and food-safe materials and then fired. These Insta-worthy bowls will complement your contemporary set up in your dining room.
Where To Place It: Any wooden or marble base
Price: INR 990
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