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What are the general thoughts on the type of dishware to provide for guests?
I currently have stoneware, which are on the heavy side and can be cumbersome for anyone with hand or wrist issues, and they also chip and can break.
I'd like to swap them out for something lighter, but I'm torn between the Wheatstraw plastic type material, and the Corelle type glassware -which of course is breakable.
Any suggestions as to which would be best? I don't want them to look cheap, but breakage/replacement is a real issue.
We have all white dishes from Amazon essentials. They look nice, they are easy to replace with exact matches, wash well in the dishwasher or by hand, and are not expensive.
I bought a set from Walmart that was cheap that looks great. I think I paid about $30 for a complete set. I have had one small chip on one plate in 3/4 of a year with almost constant occupancy. It's probably cheapest to buy 2 identical sets and use the second one to replace anything broken as single replacements are more expensive.
Salvation Army stores have lots of sets very cheap but they are older styles usually. You never know what you might find. Value Village used to be cheap but not anymore. I've seen stuff there that's higher than brand new.
Hi Roxanne
I totally understand, it’s not easy to choose, however I would always ere on what I would be happy to use myself, and unfortunately breaks happen it’s a part of the journey when you operate an Airbnb.
i personally have also chosen colours to match the decor
all the very best with your choice and best of wishes for your Airbnb.
Bernadette 😊
Good afternoon Mrs Roxanne, i am glad to receive from you.
I can say, in my opinion , or as i prepare my airbnb kitchen, i use glass , ceramic ,and clay dishes and emenities for cooking .
i let the guest choose which type he likes.
And i tell the guest if in need of anything send message
Hi, I would just try to get the basic spatulas. Heavy serving spoons or large serving spoons, bowels pot and pans. Depending on how many your Airbnb sleeps, I'd get 6 large plates. And 6 small plates, for example, if it slept 6 water, glasses, rocks, glasses, wine glasses, beverage glasses et. Cetera, I try to stock the kitchen best. I can to accommodate my guests for not only pasta meals. Which seem to be the most popular? But frying pans et cetera, I also provide the spices, oils, and that sort of stuff hope this helps
Hi @Roxanne242 😊,
This question is so interesting. Thank you for asking it here!
What do you think after reading the hosts' suggestions? What are you going to do?
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私も悩みました。
結果、
最も使うコップには、プラスチック素材のもの。それも100円均一ショップで購入。
ワイングラスは、ガラス製。100円均一ショップで購入。
コーヒーカップは、重い陶器製。これも100円均一ショップで購入。
皿類は、割れやすいコレールのようなガラス製のもの。これは、イケアで購入。
と、色々混ぜています。
最初は、同じように壊れる心配があったため、これで良かったと思っていますが、
しかし最近は、高級な宿のするためには、これではだめだったと思っています。
目指すランクの宿で使われているものをよく見ると、もっともっと、細かく検討しているのが判ります。
何所のショップの物か、ブランドか、最適解を導き出している姿勢に感嘆します。
目指すリスティングをいくつも見ていくと、そこに答えがあると思います。
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I struggled with this decision, too.
In the end,
I chose plastic cups for the ones I use most often—and I bought them at a 100-yen shop.
My wine glasses are made of glass—also from a 100-yen shop.
My coffee cups are heavy ceramic—again, from a 100-yen shop.
My plates are made of glass, like Corelle, which is prone to breaking—I bought these at IKEA.
So, I’ve got a mix of different types.
At first, I was worried they might all break just as easily, so I thought this was the right choice, but
lately, I’ve come to realize that this approach just won’t cut it for a high-end inn.
When I take a close look at the items used in the kind of inn I’m aiming to run, I can see that they’ve put much, much more thought into the details.
I’m in awe of their approach—carefully considering which shops and brands to choose to arrive at the optimal solution.
I believe the answer lies in looking at numerous listings that match the standard I’m aiming for.
[Google translation added by OCM]
From my experience as a host, I would choose practical, good-quality and durable dishes rather than expensive or delicate ones. I always make sure there is enough tableware for the maximum occupancy, plus a few extra pieces. Guests appreciate having everything they need for a normal meal — plates, bowls, glasses, mugs and cutlery — and it makes the apartment feel more comfortable and well equipped.