Serving food off the floor is an obvious no-no, but with these Melamine Tile Pattern Plates you could practically fool guests that you've gone stylishly mad. The set of four designs from Working Class Studio are available in red, blue, green and orange ornate patterns, all inspired by local Savannah ironwork (the company is an extension of the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) in Georgia where graduate and senior students are given the opportunity to bring some of their ideas to market). Dishwasher safe and an ideal serving option for your next patio party, available for $40 from Uncommon Goods.

Prefer the convenience of disposable dinnerware for your next social gathering? Why settle for the boring and typical when Caspari Paper Products can make it look like you've brought out your finest china for the afternoon tea party with these China Pavilion Dinner Napkins and Dinner Plates or these Coral Chinese Peony dessert plates? We also love the currently sold out matching place cards. A set of 8 dinner plates are just $5.50, dessert plates $4.50 and matching napkins $6.50 for 20.