Nate Berkus' Simple Tip Instantly Elevates Your Table Presentation For Any Meal

Nate Berkus is the kind of designer who understands that it's just as important for something to be functional, as it is for something to be beautiful. Berkus helps people add personality to their homes, even on a budget. On Instagram, he often shares tips, tricks, and hacks that anyone can use. One recent Instagram video saw Berkus introducing his followers to the idea of a mustard pot and how he plans to use it in his own home — and it's both decorative and functional.

If you have not heard of a mustard pot before, these antiques were how people used to serve this condiment in a more formal setting. A mustard pot is often a small, lidded container made out of silver, ceramic, or glass, used to serve prepared mustard at the dinner table. Silver pots often have a glass vessel on the inside and feature a cutout that allows for a small spoon to sit in the pot to make it easier to serve the mustard. The lid kept the mustard fresh, while also being a decorative option for hiding this condiment at a more formal event.

After unboxing a collection of silver mustard pots on Instagram, Berkus explained that he plans to have them "sit on our kitchen counter in Portugal. Inside, the pots have a blue glass liner where you can put mustard, salt, or whatever you want." He also mentions that he and his husband can use them during breakfast, which seems to indicate that he will actually use the mustard pots for their intended purpose of serving condiments. Not only are these mustard pots a great decorative addition to your table, but they're functional too.

While you can definitely use a mustard pot for its traditional use as a way to serve mustard, it would also be a great way to serve an assortment of other condiments. This could be the perfect opportunity to elevate your dinners, while still having the seasonings and sauces out for everyone to use. Much like Nate Berkus mentions, using these for a breakfast spread would be an elegant way to have syrups, jams, and even whipped butter on the table in the mornings. Plus, if you consider using mustard pots for dips, they could elevate your viewing parties during football season.

Antique mustard pots tend to be decorative in nature. This means that they would be a nice addition to any centerpiece or table display. Since they come in varying sizes and styles, you could use them to DIY small but stunning floral centerpieces and even as decorative utensil or name card holders. And having an assortment of mustard pots grouped together would be an eclectic approach to creating a more unique table presentation. Adding them to a tiered tray would also let you stagger your pots for an elevated centerpiece without any florals needed. These small pots really are perfect for creating charming and fun tablescapes for every occasion.