10 Melamine Dinner Plates

I spent last weekend cleaning our patio furniture and planting flowers and herbs for our deck.  I pulled out our cushions and lanterns from storage, and while I was at it, I checked my “picnic” drawer that is filled with flame-less and citronella candles, plastic utensils and paper napkins to see what need to be replenished. We have to go through a few rooms to get outside, so I like to use lightweight, shatterproof, dishwasher safe and reusable melamine plates for our meals. I love that they come in so many fun colors and patterns.  Years ago I got a set of French Bull ring plates and bowls.  They are perfect for kids, eating outside, picnics and by a pool.  We actually use them all year round and my kids were horrified when I recently said it may be time to use proper ceramic dishes! I can say they have stood the test of time, washing and daily use.  They do not need to be replaced but I sure do like some of the patterns below…too bad I can’t accidentally drop a few plates!

Here are ten stand out dinner plates, many of them come with mix-matching salad plates, bowls, serving platters, utensils, glasses and even ice buckets.   If you find a style you like below, be sure to look at the rest of the collection, you may be able to get everything for your entertaining needs in one swell swoop:

1. Jonathan Adler Scales Melamine Dinner Plate
2. French Bull Twist Plate
3. Williams-Sonoma La Med Melamine Dinner Plates
4. Pier1 Cortez Melamine Dinnerware
5. Homeandpatiodecorcenter.com  Blue Provence Melamine Dinner Plate Set
6. Patiotableware.com Benidorm Yellow Melamine Dinner Plate Set
7. Bongenre Coral Melamine Plates
8. Patiotableware.com Picnic Time Red Gingham Melamine Plate Set
9. French Bull Kat Plate
10. Jonathan Adler Loop Melamine Dinner Plate