I'm a kitchen decor editor and didn't like this tableware trend - until I saw H&M Home's designer-look plates
They made it easy to justify a new crockery set


Despite being obsessed with hosting and acquiring the most aesthetically pleasing tableware, lettuce and cabbage leaf style crockery has always been a home decor trend I've resisted. That was until I saw H&M Home's collection of designer-look plates.
Maybe it's because I don't have that much kitchen storage for seasonal dinnerware or maybe it's because I've seen it all over my social media feed - I'm not entirely sure, but I do know that I'm prepared to swallow my pride and say I've changed my mind about this trend I didn't like.
H&M Home's collection of leaf stoneware is going to be perfect for hosting this Easter weekend and throughout all of the festivities summer brings, and the prices mean you won't blow your budget kitting your table out.
I recently popped into my local Divertimenti store and was instantly wooed by their huge collection of Bordallo Pinheiro crockery. From leaves to avocados and artichokes, there is such a huge variation that it made me really look at this style of dinnerware differently.
However, with this being significantly out of budget for me, I started looking on the high street for alternatives. I'm forever browsing H&M Home and decided to stop by my local store to get some inspiration for the many hosting opportunities I have coming up as we get into Bank Holiday season.
I was so surprised to see a collection of leaf plates that rival the more expensive Bordallo Pinheiro sets, which will be perfectly placed on a table full of fresh spring dishes.
Unless you have a large kitchen with lots of storage or an equally substantial budget, investing in seasonal crockery might not be top of your agenda. What I love about these leaf plates is that they're not overly seasonal - while the green colour works well for Spring themes, you can use these all year round when hosting or sprucing up a weeknight dinner.
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It's safe to say I have expensive taste when it comes to homeware so finding dupes of the brands and styles I love is crucial. I like to keep my crockery set neutral with my Our Place set in white, and this allows me to buy more affordable colourful serving dishes to zhuzh up a tablescape with just one or two new pieces.
Leaf plate alternatives
Have you already invested in the trend or are you tempted to try it out for a fresh take on tablescaping?

After starting out her journey at Future as a Features Editor on Top Ten Reviews, Holly is now a Content Editor at Ideal Home, writing about the very best kitchen and bathroom designs and buys. At Top Ten Reviews, she focussed on TikTok viral cleaning hacks as well as how to take care of investment purchases such as lawn mowers, washing machines and vacuum cleaners. Prior to this, Holly was apart of the editorial team at Howdens which sparked her interest in interior design, and more specifically, kitchens (Shaker is her favourite!).
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