Choose Glasses for the Drinks You Enjoy
Begin with the beverages you serve most often. Wine glasses, martini glasses, margarita glasses, coupes, lowballs, highballs, and everyday tumblers each offer a shape suited to a particular style of drink, but a smaller collection of versatile pieces may be enough for many homes.
Choose drinkware that feels comfortable to hold, works with the amount of storage you have, and suits both everyday use and the way you like to entertain.
Mix Clear, Colored, and Decorative Glassware
Glassware does not need to come from one matching set. Clear glasses can create a quiet foundation, while colored or patterned pieces introduce personality and help distinguish place settings or drinks.
When mixing styles, look for a connection through color, shape, scale, or material. A collected assortment can feel intentional when the pieces relate to the dinnerware, linens, serving pieces, and overall palette of the table.
Consider Crystal, Glass, and Acrylic for Everyday Use
Crystal and glass drinkware can bring clarity, weight, color, and a more polished quality to the table. Acrylic drinkware offers a practical alternative for patios, pools, picnics, and other settings where breakage is a greater concern.
Review the care instructions for each product before washing or storing it. Materials, finishes, decorative details, and manufacturer recommendations can affect whether a piece should be washed by hand or placed in the dishwasher.
