A Spirograph-inspired floral pattern gives this dish a retro look. Crazy Daisy pasta bowl from Portmeirion.
Rainbow-coloured polka dots look great in a modern dining room. Polka Dot pasta bowl, £17.95, Emma Bridgewater
A square shape and vibrant orange colour give this bowl its Italian good looks. Guzzini, £6.60, Made in Design
Sunny yellow and turquoise stripes make this a bright addition to the table. Piazza pasta bowl, £5, Marks & Spencer
Instantly recognisable, the iconic blue and white banded design makes this the definitive British tableware. Cornish Blue pasta bowl, £29 for two, Amaroni
This simple green bowl manages to look both Oriental and rustic, so choose your favourite look! Trivasm deep dish, £2.34, IKEA
Make a statement with black and white tableware. Floriages 12-piece dinner set, £20, Asda
Choose a white bowl with a wide brim for classic restaurant style. Soho pasta dish, £40, The White Company
Add a touch of vintage style to your table with this delicate floral and butterfly patterns. Blue butterfly pasta bowl, £28, by Jasper Conran range Wedgwood
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