This dinner service is exactly what I was looking for, lightweight (I have a shoulder injury that makes it too heavy to lift a tea cup into the cupboard)  beautiful colour options (I chose the mint) and a stylish contemporary look. They wash fine in the dishwasher. I was concerned that they couldn’t go in the microwave…. Until I realised I don’t leave any food on my plate to reheat  and I have other melamine dishes in the cupboard and it hasn’t been a problem.  Great value for money.