Candles are beautiful editions that will add plenty of atmosphere but ensure they complement the existing lighting in the room. When in doubt, always go simpler. You can then layer with textured or contrasting table mats, runners, cloths and flowers.

If you want to experiment with colour in your dinner sets, consider each part of the setting as a layer that builds up to create an overall design. Consider the wider look and feel of the room and how your place setting might affect this. Naturally, if your room has gold or warm accents, a silver dinner set will look out of place. Many retailers offer individual plates for sale so you can build up your own scheme as you like. But if this daunts you, isn't cost-effective for your budget, or you prefer a more uniform look, we've rounded up 18 of the best dinner plate sets available to shop now — along with some must-read tips from Kelly Hoppen on how to style them. Kelly Hoppen's top tips on styling dinner plate sets