With saturated color palettes, playful stripes, polka dots, and kitschy accessories still filling our favorite homeware stores, it’s clear that maximalism remains very much the interior design vibe for 2025 and beyond. But what about on our tables?
“Thanks to the resurgence of bold colors across interiors, even cutlery is no longer confined to classic silver or gold finishes,” explains tablescape and events expert, Lavina Stewart-Brown. “Instead, it’s becoming a statement piece in its own right — something joyful that can set the tone for the entire table."
In fact, it's one of the biggest table setting trends right now — with many ditching the coordinated crockery and placemats for considerably more colorful set-ups.
A limited-edition collection, this 16-piece colorful cutlery set will add some much-needed color to any tablescape — and is also great for mixing and matching. Boasting a clean and simple design, it is a set that's guaranteed to suit most aesthetics.
With its lively vibe, it’s not all that surprising that the newly released TÅNGMÄRLA 16-piece cutlery set from IKEA is already proving popular. And there are plenty more colorful sets, certainly worthy of a spot at your table this hosting season, too.
Here's what to shop.
Steak knives are the perfect piece to make a statement with, and what better way than with this Iridescence colorful cutlery set from Laguiole. Get ready for your guests to fight over who gets which color, though.
Boasting a multicolored stripe in a mismatched red, teal, cream, pink, and aubergine palette, this resin cutlery set from the Zara Home x Collagerie collab feels spot-on for a mid-century modern-inspired space.
This practical yet playful sixteen-piece colorful cutlery set is guaranteed to brighten up family dinner times. Pretty and pastel, the palette centers around sage green, salmon pink, creamy white, and mustard yellow.
A classic cutlery design with a bold and modern color palette, this twelve-piece set includes four place settings, each comprising a knife, fork, and dessert spoon. This set is focused on reds, yellows, and pinks, but it’s also available in a blue version.
And what about chopsticks? The trend doesn't only apply to silverware — at least if you ask Hay, who has just released this quirky and colorful chopstick set.
Crafted from high-quality materials, and hand-assembled in France, this designer colorful cutlery set has been designed with longevity in mind. It comes in two color palettes, but this bold one is a great option for lovers of primary colors.
When it comes to cutlery, Paris brand SABRE knows best. And while all of its cutlery comes in a rainbow of colors, this butter spreader set features four different shades and feels playful yet polished.
Double the playfulness with this striped cutlery set. It's also available in green, so why not buy both and mix and match on your table setting? It will feel cohesive yet still creative.
When it comes to patterned tableware, we’re yet to find a brand that does it better than Emma Bridgewater. This multicolored polka dot set will bring nostalgic charm to any tablescape — it ticks so many trend boxes.
FAQs
How to Style Colorful Cutlery on a Table Setting?
According to tablescape and events expert, Lavina Stewart-Brown, there are two main ways you can style colorful cutlery on your table.
"The first is to let your cutlery take center stage,” she explains. “Pair it with neutral linens or understated crockery so it stands out — then echo the color in florals or name place settings.”
The other option is to fully embrace maximalism and lean into the eclectic aesthetic with even more mixing and matching. “This works especially well for lively summer table settings, and allows you to create a table that explores lots of texture, color, and personality,” she adds.
Fancy pairing your cutlery set with some other pieces of bright and colorful tableware? Well, you’re in luck. The brand new, soon-to-be-released IKEA X Gustaf Westman collection is packed with playful candlesticks, centerpieces, and crockery — and the pre-sale goes live on September 19th.