Never fails: black and white almost always work together to create clean contrasting edges and a bold, sleek look that instantly says sophisticated. And nothing says easy sophistication like Heath Ceramics Plaza dinnerware with their contemporary design.

To acheive this look, created by Kristin, start with Modern Twist Floral Placemats in black on clear base</a. Made of washable and heat resisent silicon, Modern Twist placemats look amazing and amazingly easy to use.

Place in alternating black and white the Heath Ceramics Plaza Dinner Plate 9x9 in onyx, Heath Ceramics Plaza Salad Plate 8x8 in linen, and the Heath Ceramics Plaza Salad Plate 6x6 in onyx.

The flatware choice is as sleek and luxurious as the dinnerware: David Mellor Classic Stainless Steel 5 piece Place Setting.

The Libeco Vence Linen Napkin in oyster is rolled and placed on the dinnerware with Chilewich Raymaille Napkin Rings.

The place setting is finished off with Heath Ceramics Plaza Tumbler in linen and Heath Ceramics Plaza Large Ramekin in linen.

The center of the table is decorated with Libeco Home Vence Linen Tablerunner in black on top of which is the Simon Pearce Nantucket Lantern is placed.

On either side of the fabulous candle centerpiece are Verso Design Silmu Tablemat (trivet) in small white to protect your linen and table surface from the pipping hot food served in the fabulous black and white ceramics serverware/bakerware Jars Ceramics Tima Covered Baker in large and Jars Ceramics Tima Baker in medium. In the coverless baker is Rosle VS 600 Serving Spoon.

Photographs by Nate Brescia