With Lulu De Kwiatkowski's fabrics and new china collection, she knows how to set a pretty table without going too girly.
"I think of the table as a collage. I always try to mesh colors and patterns in a way that keeps you entertained, but no so much that it's exhausting. You shouldn't try to overaccessorize to the point of showing everything in your cabinet," says designer Lulu De Kwiatkowski.
Byzantine and Petals dinner plates by Lulu DK, $120 for set of four. neimanmarcus.com.
Forever summer. This exotic new pattern looks best mixed with solids.
Korento Dinner Plate, $40, by Iittala. bloomingdales.com.
Brushstrokes give the impression of flowers. The pattern on the edge artfully frames whatever you serve.
Madeira Court Dinner Plate, $22, by Kate Spade New York. lenox.com.
Vibrant colors and the way the pansies are strewn keep this pattern from feeling overly formal.
Pensées Dinner Plate, $85. bernardaud.com.
From a series that represents the four seasons, this plate is hand-painted in exquisite detail.
Belles Saisons Winter Dinner Plate, $380, by Alberto Pinto. michaelcfina.com.