Let your Dining Table Shine!

Whether you are preparing a simple romantic dinner for two or planning a family feast lunch, there is much beyond the menu to think about. Enhancing the ambiance with well-chosen decorative items can send warm welcoming messages to your guests. It all starts with choosing a suitable table linen sets: these include tablecloth, runners, placemats, and napkins.

A tablecloth is a large piece of fabric that covers the entire table, including the sides. They provide excellent protection for the table from spills and scratches, and can also hide any defects in the table.

 

 

A table runner, on the other hand, is a long, narrow piece of fabric that is placed at the  center of the table, leaving the sides exposed. When complemented with matching placemats and napkins, table runners can give a more comprehensive and stylish look to your dining table.

 

 

 

Placemats and napkins are two kinds of table linen with both decorative and protective uses. Placemats, which are less commonly used, are pieces of fabrics that are placed under the invitees’ plates and silverware. They are usually made of thick fabric to protect the table from possible heat damage. Napkins or serviettes are smaller in size and are placed on the plates. Diners use them to protect their clothes from stains and wipe their mouths.

 

 

 

The way napkins are placed can elevate your dining table and guest experience to new heights. There are dozens of napkin folding styles; it is an art on its own terms. Other than folding, you can opt for napkin rings which come in a variety of styles and materials to satisfy different tastes, occasions, and table linen styles.

 

 

 

 

In addition to their classy and elegant appearance, napkin rings are in fact very practical as well. For example, if you are setting your dining event in the terrace or the garden, they will keep your napkins from blowing away in the wind or getting dirty.

 

 

 

Check out the unique collection of Home Paradise table accessories and linens.