Coastal Kitchen & Dining Decor

Good food and the Cornish coast have always gone hand in hand, so it feels right that this edit dresses the table the way our shop dresses the rest of the house. Cornish Mackerel and Cornish Lobster tablemats. Blue Fish and Green Sea Life tea towels, anchor and ships wheel placemat and coaster sets, a smart Nautical Apron for whoever's on cooking duty. The witty How to Eat a Lobster Placemats are a guaranteed talking point at a seafood supper. It all sits within our broader coastal home decor collection, so a mackerel tablemat can carry the same theme from the dresser through to the dining table.

A gift the home cook will actually use

These are some of our most popular presents precisely because they earn their keep as well as look handsome. A Cornish Mackerel tea towel or a set of lobster tablemats is affordable, full of character and welcome in any kitchen, which makes it a safe bet for house-warmings, hostess gifts and keen home cooks. For something with a real Cornish heart, pair tableware with a piece from our Cornish-inspired homeware and gifts, pewter, say, or a county walking guide. If your recipient loves seafood as much as we do, a wander through the foodie ideas from the Cornish coast will spark a few menu plans to go with it.

Warm and characterful, or crisp and classic

There are two easy routes. Mix the mackerel and lobster designs for a warm Cornish feel that doesn't take itself too seriously, or keep things crisp with nautical blue and white for a tidier, more classic table. Either way these are hard-wearing pieces built for real family use: cork-backed tablemats, coated placemats, cotton tea towels. Check each product page for care and heat-resistance details, then put them to work.