This retro fashion trend has officially entered the kitchen – here's what to buy

Polka dots are everywhere this spring, dominating fashion collections, street style and social feeds with their playful retro charm – and now the trend is making its way into our homes, too. From bold printed table linens and statement crockery to chic spotted glassware and monochrome kitchen accessories, dotted designs are bringing a fun, fashion-forward feel to kitchens this season.

Equal parts classic and nostalgic, polka dots have a timeless quality that works across both modern and retro-inspired interiors, which is probably why the trend keeps resurfacing. Whether you want to embrace the look with eye-catching pieces or introduce the trend more subtly through smaller accents, there are plenty of stylish ways to try it at home. Here are some of our favourite polka dot kitchen buys to shop now.

How to make the most of polka dot style in your kitchen

Damson Madder polka dot ceramic vase

• Available from Selfridges (£50)

Damson Madder’s ceramic vase combines a burgundy background with oversized blue polka dots for a statement take on the trend. The jug-style shape works well for flowers as a table centrepiece, but it would also look good styled on shelves or sideboards on its own.

Available from:
Selfridges (£50)

Oliver Bonas azul spot margarita glasses

• Available from Oliver Bonas (£24.50, set of two)

These hand-blown margarita glasses feature a spotty design, slightly curved stem and wide coupe shape, for a blurred take on the polka dot trend. The coloured glass gives them a more decorative feel than standard cocktail glasses, and they’d work well for summer table settings or as a gift for a margarita lover. Oliver Bonas also makes matching gin glasses in the same print if a G&T is your preferred drink of choice.

Available from:
Oliver Bonas (£24.50, set of two)

Emma Bridgewater polka dot four-mug teapot

• Available from Emma Bridgewater (£70)

Emma Bridgewater’s polka dot collection has become one of the brand’s most recognisable prints. This earthenware teapot features the classic multicoloured spot design and is sized to hold up to four mugs of tea. If you like the pattern, there’s also a full matching range that includes mugs, bowls and plates.

Available from:
Emma Bridgewater (£70)

DUSK Nelly polka dot glass tumblers

• Available from DUSK (£15, set of four)

These clear glass tumblers feature an all-over raised polka dot texture that catches the light nicely on a table. It's a subtle nod to the polka trend, which makes them simple enough for everyday use while still feeling decorative. They’re sold as a set of four, making them perfect for entertaining.

Available from:
DUSK (£15, set of four)

TOAST dotty print cotton linen napkin

• Available from TOAST (£13.50)

Made from a cotton/linen blend, these napkins feature scattered lemon or sky blue polka dots against a neutral background. The muted colours make them easy to style with plain ceramics and wooden serving pieces, and they’re sold individually, so you can build your own set and mix colour schemes.

Available from:
TOAST (£13.50)

Set of five sage green spot weave tea towels

• Available from Next (£18)

Polka dots don't have to mean bright colours and bold prints – this set of five tea towels comes in a mix of gentle sage green spot and stripe designs. The softer colour palette gives them a more understated look than brighter options, while the woven texture adds some detail to open shelving or kitchen rails.

Available from:
Next (£18)

Grunwerg Greenworks 24-piece polka dot cutlery set

• Available from Wayfair (£30.99)

Full of retro charm, this 24-piece cutlery set brings personality to your dining table. It includes six knives, forks, spoons and teaspoons, each finished with pretty polka dot handles for a stylish update on classic stainless steel.

Available from:
Wayfair (£30.99)

Rice stoneware pie dish with polka dots

• Available from Smallable (£35)

Brighten up your bakes with this cheerful stoneware pie dish from Rice. Finished with a soft pastel pink base and colourful polka dots around the sides, it’s designed to go straight from the oven to table in style, whether you’re serving fruit pie, crumble or a savoury bake.

Available from:
Smallable (£35)

KitchenCraft red swirl and black spots ceramic bowl

• Available from Harts of Stur (£7.19)

For a bolder look, this ceramic bowl combines an inner red swirl pattern with scattered black spots on the outside for a slightly vintage-inspired feel. Measuring at 16cm wide, it’s the bowl you'll be reaching for every morning to brighten up your cereal, or load up with pasta in the evenings.

Available from:
Harts of Stur (£7.19)

Waterside 24-piece blue and white spot porcelain dinner set

• Available from Wayfair (£44.99)

This porcelain dinner set includes 24 pieces, with a mix of blue and white spot patterns across a selection of plates and bowls. We love the contrast between the navy or white backgrounds on different pieces in the collection.

Available from:
Wayfair (£44.99)

Tala Originals set of three Tala cake tins

• Available from Harts of Stur (£25)

Tala’s polka dot cake tins have a vintage look that feels very in keeping with the current retro kitchenware trend. The set includes three nesting tins in different sizes, finished in the brand’s signature red and cream spot print. Time to get baking!

Available from:
Harts of Stur (£25)

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