While always packing a punch, these decorative plates are actually super versatile and easy to use. To keep things classic when setting the table, try pairing them with crisp, solid-colored linens ...

Charger plates tend to be only slightly larger than the average dinner plate, while a placemat takes up more room on the table, designating more space for the place setting.

Decorative plates. If you don't have any plates that are stylish enough to display, there's actually a DIY hack you can find at Dollar Tree — simply head to their charger plate section.

That means you can grab it without breaking the budget you've set for the months ahead. It doesn't get much better than a whole set of plates for around $20 (depending on how big your family is).

Decorative plates are the way to go, for they can also be the conversation-starter. And how can we forget how we all love posting aesthetically-appealing visual things on our Instagram pages.