Holiday Planning & Ideas Halloween Halloween Projects & Crafts Halloween Decorating Ideas Halloween-Ready Dinnerware and Table Linens That You Can Use Throughout Fall Keep your tabletop subtle to ensure its longevity. By Emily Popp Emily Popp Emily is a freelance writer for MarthaStewart.com. Editorial Guidelines Published on September 16, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Courtesy of Williams Sonoma There's something so comforting about decorating your home for the fall season—it's similar to sipping a hot cup of spiced cider or pulling on a cozy sweater. Sprucing up your tablescape elevates your space, but it also just makes you feel good. Last year, we weren't able to fully celebrate Halloween because of the pandemic; since we can (more safely) gather in our homes again, there's even more reason to decorate thoroughly. One of the best ways to do so is with festive dinnerware and linens. Here's the thing: "Halloween-themed" doesn't have to mean covered in cobwebs and jack-o-lanterns. Instead, get the most mileage out of your fall décor by creating an elegant, elevated tablescape that will work from September through November. The bottom line? A Halloween table doesn't have to be kitschy. Ahead, the most beautiful tableware and linens that look lovely throughout the entire autumn season. Top Picks Open Kitchen by Williams Sonoma 16-Piece Matte Dinnerware Set Bastwe 40-Piece Black Silverware Set Williams Sonoma ″Terre″ Dinner Plates Gourmet Settings "Avalon" 20-Piece Flatware Set West Elm Marble and Brass Dip Bowl Our Best Indoor Halloween Decorations 01 of 12 Matte Black Dinnerware Courtesy of Williams Sonoma This 16-piece stoneware set comes with four dinner plates, salad plates, bowls, and mugs. The matte black looks perfectly chic for Halloween and beyond. Shop Now: Open Kitchen by Williams Sonoma 16-Piece Matte Dinnerware Set, $120, williams-sonoma.com. 02 of 12 Matte Black Utensils Courtesy of Amazon If you love the look of the matte black dinnerware, consider this utensil set. Swapping out traditional pewter iterations for black forks, spoons, and knives is an easy and modern way to get your table ready for the holiday—and season at large. Shop Now: Bastwe 40-Piece Black Silverware Set, $37, amazon.com. 03 of 12 Matte Gray Dinner Plates Courtesy of Williams Sonoma Matte finishes have a more "gothic" appeal to them than glossier ones, and this set of matte gray plates is a perfect pick if you prefer an alternative to black. Shop Now: Williams Sonoma "Terre" Dinner Plates, $56 for four, williams-sonoma.com. 04 of 12 Scroll Design Silverware Courtesy of Bed Bath & Beyond The scroll design on this silverware set gives it a unique Victorian flair with an updated twist, making it perfect for either a Halloween or Thanksgiving party. Shop Now: Gourmet Settings "Avalon" 20-Piece Flatware Set, $100, bedbathandbeyond.com. 05 of 12 Black Marble Serving Board Courtesy of Sur La Table Serve up spooky hors d'oeuvres like prosciutto-wrapped fig hearts at a Halloween party or a Friendsgiving-friendly charcuterie plate on this black marble serving board. Shop Now: Sur la Table Rectangular "Marquina" Marble Serving Board, $60, surlatable.com. 06 of 12 Marble and Brass Courtesy of West Elm Fill this pretty marble and brass bowl with an autumnal appetizer (we suggest a warm fennel and parmesan dip) that works just as well at a Halloween party as it does during any fall gathering. Shop Now: West Elm Marble and Brass Dip Bowl, $19.50, westelm.com. 07 of 12 Ripple Glasses Courtesy of Verishop Drinking glasses with a textured design, like these ripple cups, are excellent for adding a bit of Halloween flair to your October. Though, we're fans for breaking them out year round. Shop Now: Ferm Living Ripple Glasses, $55 for four, verishop.com. 08 of 12 Golden Plaid Tablecloth Courtesy of Heather Taylor Home Place a pumpkin centerpiece on top of this plaid tablecloth for a seasonal tablescape that you can get plenty of mileage out of. Add a few black candles during Halloween and swap them out for some foliage in November. Shop Now: Heather Taylor Home Goldenrod Plaid Tablecloth, $186-$258, heathertaylorhome.com. 09 of 12 Fringed Table Runner Courtesy of Williams Sonoma A fringed linen table runner, like this one, has a rustic feel that adds warmth to any tablescape. We love the earthy green hue, but the gold colorway would work just as well during autumn. Shop Now: Williams Sonoma Fringed Table Runner, $70, williams-sonoma.com. 10 of 12 Black Cotton Napkins Courtesy of Crate & Barrel These black cotton napkins are affordable and look so stylish when paired with a gold napkin ring. Shop Now: Crate & Barrel "Fete" Black Cloth Napkins, $28 for eight, crateandbarrel.com. 11 of 12 Slate Gray Linen Napkins Courtesy of West Elm A set of classic gray linen napkins looks refined not only throughout the fall, but during every season. Pair them with napkin rings in a neutral color, like oatmeal. Shop Now: West Elm Departo Kitchen Napkins, $29 for set of two, westelm.com. 12 of 12 Placemats Courtesy of Fint Designs This charcoal-and-black placemat set (an elevated take on orange and black), seen middle, is made from polyurethane leather, and comes with a dual-sided placemat and coaster so you can swap out your table's color scheme for extra versatility. Shop Now: Tableware PU Leather Placemat Set, $18, fintdesigns.com. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit