Amefa ECLAT Pastels 16 Piece Cutlery Set

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From cotton candy pinks to lemon yellow, mix and match these nostalgic hues to create a soothing feel. Play with texture to add further interest, opting for luxe velvets and ceramic pieces, for the finishing touch to your romantic interior." Dylan Small Double Fold Out Sofa Bed, Plain Ochre, €444, Marks & Spencer (Marks & Spencer/PA)

Whether you’re sitting down for a normal meal indoors, or dining al fresco on the patio, you can bet that this bamboo set will bring the boho vibes. Crafted from 100% natural bamboo wood, the handles are chunky and easy to grip, and each piece of cutlery has a really unique and organic feel. Likewise, their stunning velvet dusty pink accent chair makes a stylish addition, with its luxurious cushioning, padded seat and gold-toned metal feet.

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There’s no wrong way to apply this calming colour scheme," suggests Johnson. "For example, you could construct a cool, calming corner with a mint-green wall hanging, or go all out and transform your whole home into a dreamy, rainbow sorbet-coloured escape. You get what you pay for with cutlery. And Robert Welch, while on the slightly pricier end of the spectrum, goes to prove it. Made with 18/10 stainless steel – the finest grade available – and with a hefty weight, this cutlery makes dining feel like a luxurious experience, no matter what you’re eating. Robert Welch builds cutlery to last too, furnishing each set with a 25-year guarantee. We have another set by the brand that’s we’ve used for well over 10 years, and it’s still going strong. A full 24-piece set includes everything for six people: six butter knives, six forks, six tablespoons and six teaspoons. Let’s face it — online browsing for the best cutlery sets feels nowhere near as satisfying as taking home yet another aesthetic pair of chic stemless wine glasses. But if (like me) you’re eating your meals with the same mismatched cutlery selection you brought home from university, it might be worth starting the search for some stylish new silverware.

The faux tortoiseshell trend has already made its mark on glassware — so it’s not all that surprising to see that it’s now creeping its way onto our cutlery sets, too. With their muted and contemporary silhouettes, these pieces of cutlery are the perfect example of how to use this retro aesthetic in a way that still feels suitably modern. Why stay at your kitchen table when you could venture into the great outdoors armed with some of our pastel tableware? Feast your eyes on our pastel hexagon plates, our recyclable pastel cups and of course our pastel wooden cutlery. With enough knives, forks and spoons for twelve, you'll be able to offer a place at the picnic blanket for plenty. Made from sustainably sourced wood, this cutlery set is a perfect alternative to plastic sets and will biodegrade in time, so you can continue your summer soirée guilt free. Choosing a style that you love is definitely important — but you should probably also take a few other practical features into consideration, before you get your heart set on any flatware that isn’t fit for purpose. As well as not being dishwasher-safe, this set will need to be hand-washed with extra care. To keep the bamboo handles in tip-top condition, refrain from soaking the cutlery for extended periods of time, and always let it fully air dry. As much as I adore it, there’s no denying that this is a hefty price tag for a cutlery set that only serves one person.Pastel says no to plastic. When you’ve celebrated in the woods, on the beach or in the park, please be sure to dispose of this cutlery by popping it in your nearest garden waste bin for composting. Seeing the beauty in simplicity, with its calming and inviting clean lines to champion craftsmanship is nothing new. But this season’s fresh take is to add a pop of colour and channel a little happiness in the home, with pastels to imbibe the Denmark pastels trend.