Elegant coastal tableware we're shopping – 18 chic buys to elevate summer entertaining

Collage of elegant coastal tableware.

Coastal style is a timeless choice for summer soirees, and this year is all about taking a more laid-back approach with delicate illustrations and natural materials.

So often, nautical decor features bold deckchair stripes and boat motifs to bring the joy of the seaside to life in a characterful way. But this summer, with a nod to the quiet luxury trend, this year's tableware collections offer a subtle and sophisticated take on the coastal trend – and we highly approve.

From delicately embroidered linens and rattan accessories to charming embossed serving platters, there's a chic coastal accessory to decorate every al fresco table in style this summer.

Set of 4

From oven to table

Playful print

Aside from the immediately obvious tablewares, you'll notice that we've included a few other mood-setting essentials. The notion of the scented diffuser is to appeal to the senses by filling the air with the smell of the ocean for a more authentic coastal experience.

Also, let's not forget how important exterior lighting is for creating ambience, so we couldn't not include an illuminating lantern that offers a strong nod to the nautical theme.

The White Company Prise Du Jour Embroidered Table Runner M&S Coastal Bohemia Side Plate The White Company Glass Beaded Sea Star Napkin Rings John Lewis Coastal Mango Wood Serving Bowl Dunelm Fish Shaped Mango Wood Serving Platter The White Company Glass and Seagrass Oven Dish The White Company Whitewashed Rattan Ice Bucket With Tongs M&S Coastal Bohemia Serving Platter Dunelm Coastal 12 Piece Dinner Set The White Company Sardines Tea Towel M&S Coastal Shell Tealight Holder The White Company Lobster Tea Towel Dunelm Woven Seagrass Round Coasters, Set of 4 Dunelm Devon Table Lamp John Lewis 1.7L Coastal Glass Jug John Lewis Coastal Rattan Fish Napkin Holder, set of 4 Scentiments Coastal Breeze 150ml Diffuser M&S Set of 4 Cotton With Linen Coastal Embroidered Napkins