The Luxurious Stone Dishware You Can Hope To Score At Your Local Dollar Tree

Run, don't walk, to Dollar Tree to find the latest trending dishware that can elevate the look of your kitchen. If you just did a double-take, presuming you must have mistaken Dollar Tree for Pottery Barn or Williams Sonoma, you're not alone. This frugal stoneware find is flying off the shelves at Dollar Tree stores across the country — and for good reason. The stunning Royal Norfolk Stoneware is selling for the store's base price of $1.25 each, a fraction of the cost of similar high-end dishware options.

You might typically head to Dollar Tree for your more temporary dining needs, like paper plates and plastic utensils. But their stoneware products are great everyday dishware options, as the material is durable, food-safe, and made to retain heat. Royal Norfolk stoneware is a hit with bargain shoppers, and you can find bowls, dinner plates, side plates, cups, soup bowls, and coffee mugs in a variety of patterns and designs. From the popular turquoise swirl set to their delicate wildflower pattern, you can use your frugal stoneware to create a lovely tablescape for any occasion. They also offer white, black, gray, red, lemon-design, fall-themed with pumpkins and leaves, and gold-rimmed white Royal Norfolk Stoneware dishes. Head to your local store to check out what they currently carry.

Scoring beautiful dishware at $1.25 a pop is a definite win, but only if the pieces will deliver on durability and functionality as well as aesthetics. Thankfully, Royal Norfolk has amassed an impressive collection of positive product reviews. Reviewers say their stoneware stands the test of time, with some commenting that they've used their dishware for years. They're also just as convenient as their more expensive counterparts, since most are microwave and dishwasher-safe as well as BPA-free (check your specific type to confirm this).

Still, not everyone is always pleased with Dollar Tree stoneware. Read reviews on just about any piece, and you'll find a few who are unhappy with the quality, though it's worth noting the complaints are often about a few pieces and not the entire set. While Royal Norfolk stoneware is inexpensive to replace and there are tons of creative ways to reuse broken dishes around your home, finding a full set of beautiful, affordable, and quality dishware is the goal — and it is doable, it might just take a little work! One tip is to shop in-store first before resorting to ordering your stoneware online, since several dishware reviewers received chipped or cracked pieces in their shipments. You can be selective in-store and hand-pick each piece. Reviewers also point out the collection's slight non-uniformity in its designs, but this can be either a pro or a con — it depends on who you ask. The pieces' imperfections and subtle color differences are a turn-off for some, but others say it just makes the collection look handmade and authentic.