Getting to play with knives might be half the fun of cooking (the other half is eating). And while you're working on your knife skills, you might as well have something cool to look at. Check out this collection of 10 awesome knife sets, blocks, and holders to fit any kitchen. More

A silver fork with animal hoof finial, from Byzantium (possibly Syria), 4th century AD

The youngest member of the flatware family, the fork has only become an essential utensil in the last couple hundred years — after all, who needs a fork when you have fingers, aka the perfect tools for picking up morsels? Many historians see a parallel between the rise of the fork and the rise of civilization. You can also read it as an index of attitudes toward hygiene and luxury. So…what the fork? More

Perhaps inspired by the glitz of the New Year or the sequins littering last season's runway, but the color gold is everywhere. Less is more when it comes to metallics, but a pop of sparkle brings life into any space, and I'm completely enamored.
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Just a little touch of gold is enough to give any room a sense of quiet, understated luxury. More

Maybe you're scrambling to get ready for a holiday dinner party. Maybe your table needs a new look for the new year. You want a big impact, without spending big money. Enter Apartment Therapy's guide to setting the table in style. After the jump: sources, and more ideas for setting the table. More

Holidays mean family, friends, and parties that celebrate all the love (and food) of the season. And parties mean... dishes. Lots of dishes. When your big dinner parties call for more than a few place settings from your cupboard, disposable dinnerware is convenient, simple, and now — even sustainable. These elegant pieces are a far cry from cheap (and wasteful) plastic goods, and they dress up a table quite nicely. More

In the past we've taken a look at different novelty silverware sets for children (like beetles and trains. Well this spoon is for the budding nerd-ling in your family and its flashing lights make me want it even more. Want to see a video of it in action? More

Gold and brass accents seem to be making a comeback these days, and it's about time. Maligned over the last couple of decades as some sort of Trump-meets-Dynasty misstep in interior design, gold can be tasteful and warm, if deployed properly and in moderation. Here is a roundup of gold flatware to spice up your table. So what do you think — would you go for gold? More

Hi Apartment Therapy — You posted this photo regarding One King's Lane, and I'm dying to know where the flatware in the picture is from, or something similar. Any ideas?

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Hi Apartment Therapy! We're finally getting married and hoping to register for a half-decent set of stainless steel flatware. (We're much too lazy to deal with real silver.) The catch? It must work beautifully with both the modern, minimalist Heath Ceramics we've registered for — coupe line in white linen — and the very traditional china I inherited from my Grandmother — Wedgewood Cornflower in multicolor. Any ideas?

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