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Why Plates With Curved Edges Are Great for Parties

Cambria Bold
Cambria Bold
Cambria Bold is the Executive Editor of Cubby, and one of Apartment Therapy Media’s first full-time editors from way back when. She was the founding Design and Lifestyle Editor for Kitchn and the Managing Editor for Apartment Therapy’s green living site, Re-Nest (RIP). After a few years offline and then working elsewhere, she’s back to share ideas about design, kids, and family life. It’s helpful that she now has two little kids and lots of thoughts about all those things. She lives with said kids and their father in St. Paul, MN.
updated May 2, 2019
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Plates might not get a lot of consideration when you’re planning a party (other than whether you’re going to go disposable or not), but here’s something to consider: for my recent porch party, I used white plates that had a bit of a lip, or curved edge, and thus discovered a nice benefit of this design:.

Shown above: Kahla 5 Senses White 10.6\ (Image credit: Kristin Teig)

It’s pretty simple, really: plates with a defined lip or curved edge help keep food from rolling off the plate. (I know, duh.) But while this may not be a big deal if you’re eating around a table, it definitely comes in handy if your guests are walking around the party with their plate, or trying to eat several small nibbles with a plate balanced on their lap. That rim may be all that stands between your guest and an errant appetizer falling to the floor!

Of course, these are not party-only plates. I love a curved or raised edge for everyday dining, too. Here are 5 solid choices:

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Organic Shaped Dinnerware Set, $16 – $32 from West Elm (Image credit: West Elm)
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