Target's Stoneware Dish Is Giving Major Designer Brand Vibes For Way Less

Finding a great deal always feels incredible. If you're interested in updating your dinner plates but don't have a designer-level budget, you likely are already on the hunt for affordable dishes that have that exclusive appearance. Sometimes, you'll find the best items in the most unlikely of spaces — like these dinner plates from IKEA that look straight out of a high-end designer catalogue. Although Target isn't necessarily known for its designer dishware, the new Threshold Stoneware Blue Floral Dinner Plate feels anything but cheap. It gives off major designer brand vibes, but for a great price.

Target's Threshold brand was introduced to customers in 2012. Since then, the brand has endeavored to encourage "guests to style, decorate, and furnish their homes to be a timeless and true reflection of their personal style," as stated on Target's website. One of its latest releases, a charming stoneware dish collection, is doing just that at shockingly low prices. The dinner plates from the collection are 10½ inches in diameter, making them spacious for meals at home. They are crafted from white stoneware and feature delicate, idyllic-looking floral patterns around the edge, as well as a flower design in the center of the plate. Despite being sold by a major retailer known for offering deals to its customers, these plates are turning heads, with some people claiming they look like a great Pottery Barn dupe. But at only $7 a piece, can these dinner plates really compete with the much more expensive options from beloved designer home brands?

While the Threshold Dinner Plates are pretty affordable, it's undeniable that they look eerily similar to more expensive, specialty brands. Pottery Barn's Puebla Porcelain Dinner Plates, for example, feature comparable blue and white detailing while costing significantly more ($64 for a set of 4). If you're a budget shopper, you will know that this isn't the first time that a lower-cost retailer has rivaled expensive items; Aldi has become well known for offering nearly identical items for a fraction of the price of those found at Pottery Barn. Once you have gotten over the initial shock of how affordable and classy these dishes are, you might be interested to know that this Threshold release also offers a variety of other dishes in the same style. You can grab a serving platter, serving bowl, and individual dinner bowls to round out the collection.

There is a lot to love about the Threshold Dinner Plates at first glance, but before spending your hard-earned money on them, it is best to read up on their specs. Despite being snatched up quickly (Target's website shows that over 3,000 of the plates have been purchased in the last month), there are a limited number of reviews available. Product details still reveal plenty of information about whether these plates are a good fit for you. For instance, these plates are designed to be microwave- and dishwasher-friendly, ensuring that they are convenient for busy households.

If you are enamoured with the aesthetic of this dish and want to bring it into your home, there are many ways to do so. The first and most obvious is to use it as everyday dishware, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner on it. If you already have dishes that work for your lifestyle, however, but still love the idea of the Threshold Stoneware Dinner Plates, you can snag a couple and use them as serving dishes. They would work well for serving handheld starters like bruschetta toasts, caprese salad skewers, or even charcuterie fixings.

While these plates are certainly functional pieces that can be integrated into your daily dining, you can also use them as decorative or accent dishes. Hang them from the walls using a specialty plate hanger, like the Better Houseware Plate and Tray Hangers from Target ($15.99). Remember to follow the right tips for perfectly hanging decorative plates in order to get the best results. Showcase them on an under-decorated kitchen or dining room wall, or add these designer-looking plates to your foyer or even your laundry room for a pop of personality. If you want to line up several dishes without using multiple hangers, consider installing a floating shelf to prop the plates up. Prior to adding these plates into your home's decor, make sure that they vibe with your current decorative scheme. Thanks to their soft and versatile colors, they easily pair well with kitchens that have white, blue, or wood as major color palette players. Plus, they also look exceptionally good in cottagecore-inspired homes or spaces that embrace vintage and whimsical decor.