Probably every mistress dreams of a fabulous self-tattoo tablecloth, capable in a matter of seconds to fill the table with delicious food. Unfortunately, scientists have not yet mastered the magic art, but modern textile manufacturers have learned to create tablecloths and napkins on the table, looking at which involuntarily remember beautiful fairy-tale images. With his readers, "House of Dreams" today will share recommendations on how to pick up a tablecloth and napkins to it, that the most beautiful and harmonious serve table.
Tablecloths and napkins on the table
Place of the tablecloth on the dining table
Since ancient times the tablecloth was perceived not only as a household item, but also as a symbol of prosperity and even a kind guardian of the genus. For example, in Babylon it was embroidered with golden threads and decorated with a complex painting. In ancient Egypt, the cloth flap covering the table was decorated with pigment pigments. At the same time, the drawing was selected depending on the estates and wealth of the family. In Russia, because of the high development of woven craftsmanship, tablecloths were available not only to nobles, but also to peasants. For a long time, the Slavic peoples had the custom of passing the tablecloth from generation to generation as a symbol of well-being.
Such an interesting story of the tablecloth makes it not just a practical addition, but an attribute that can create a special design in the table layout and become a vivid decoration of the interior.
Table cloth for rectangular table Photo
Textiles for table layout photo
Selection of tablecloth on table
1. Form
To correctly choose a tablecloth on the table, first of all it is necessary to determine its shape. Modern tablecloths are square, rectangular, oval and round. Ideally, the shape of the tablecloth should repeat the shape of the table top. The exception applies only to round tables, in the design of which allowed the use of square cloths, which can create an interesting and voluminous drapery. In addition, having issued a round table round tablecloth, on top of it you can put a small square tablecloth. This composition looks especially interesting when combining contrasting tones with each other.
Round and square tablecloth on a round table
Tablecloth on a round table photo
How to choose a tablecloth on a table
Tablecloth on an oval table
There is also an interesting variety of tablecloths called runners or a slider whose shape resembles an oblong narrow canvas or track. The most harmonious tablecloth-track looks on an oblong wooden table. However, since this canvas is rather narrow, the table is served with woven napkins together with the runner.
Tablecloths and napkins in a tone
Tablecloth-runner for serving a dining table
Tablecloth-way for serving a festive table
Contrasting tablecloth-runner on a white background
2. Material
Modern tablecloths are made of natural, synthetic as well as mixed fabrics. The choice of this or that material depends on the purpose of the tablecloth.
According to the rules of etiquette, festive and solemn events require natural textile design. For the production of this category of tablecloths, flax or cotton is most often used. Festive tablecloths of natural materials are strong, hypoallergenic and, moreover, stylish appearance.
However, these products have one significant disadvantage - the tendency to shrink during washing and ironing, so their size should be somewhat larger than required.
Beautiful tablecloths on the table
Checkered white-red tablecloth for the table
Because of the marchiness to use natural tablecloths in everyday life is not entirely comfortable. Therefore, a table for family dinners and evening tea parties is recommended for tablecloths made of polyester or acrylic. Tablecloths of these artificial materials are treated with water-repellent impregnations, they are easily erased, practically do not crumple and, moreover, differ in democratic price. But, despite the simplicity and availability of these products, they also have a beautiful appearance. For example, polyester tablecloths with Jacquard weave are especially popular, which do not have the wrong side.
Beautiful tablecloths on the desk of the photo
Snow-white tablecloth on the dining table
Tablecloth on the rectangular table with the early
A separate category can be distinguished lace tablecloths and napkins. In most cases, delicate and elegant openwork products become a separate decoration of the interior, which can make the home feel warm and cozy.
Lacy napkin on the table
Lace tablecloths photo
3. Size
The size of the tablecloth for serving the table should include the length of the table top, as well as the length of the plumb line. According to the requirements of etiquette, the length of the "plumb" of the tablecloth should not be less than 20 centimeters, that is, the size of the product should exceed the table size by at least 40 centimeters. However, in the festive serving, it is required that the plumb line completely cover the legs of the table.
Tablecloth and napkins with rings
4. Color
Depending on the color design, the tablecloth can be both a neutral attribute and a bright decoration of the interior. Neutral colors include beige, coffee, gray and peach tones, which are harmoniously combined with any interior directions.
Festive tablecloth photo
Fabric and tablecloth color
Stylish multicolored tablecloths and suitable napkins will help to emphasize the non-standard of modern styles. If you are serving a table for a special occasion, choose a white tablecloth, which always looks elegant and appropriate.
White Tablecloth for serving table
You can also highlight New Year tablecloths separately. As the theme of this holiday allows some deviations from the general rules of etiquette, choose bright tablecloths with a suitable pattern for serving the New Year's table.
Tablecloth for the New Year's table
Festive tablecloth on the New Year's table
Red New Year's tablecloth-track with snowflakes
How to pick up napkins for a tablecloth for a beautiful serving
Tablecloth is not the only element of table setting, because without woven napkins, the decoration, as a rule, looks unfinished. When selecting tablecloths and napkins is allowed as a complete combination of colors, and the combination of contrasting shades, so that the overall design will look bright and unusual.
However, if you decide to choose a tone of napkins that contrasts with the tone of the tablecloth, make sure that this shade is also present on other elements of the table, for example, in dishes, candlesticks, ornaments, etc.
If the color of the napkins can differ from the color of the tablecloth, the materials of these products must match. Most napkins are used in serving the festive table, so if you use a linen tablecloth - choose linen napkins, if silk - silk, etc.
Fabrics for tablecloths and napkins
Tablecloths and napkins on the table photo
Pink napkins and white tablecloth
With the help of a successful combination of tablecloth with napkins you can create an amazing table setting using thematic ideas for any holiday. So, if you are organizing a children's birthday, use the subject of your child's hobbies to choose. By the Easter holiday, New Year or Christmas, a wedding, an anniversary - for each case there is an original way.
Linen tablecloths and napkins
Napkin on the table under the plate
Table setting with napkins without tablecloth
Correctly selected tablecloths and napkins on the table can decorate even the most nondescript interior and emphasize the good taste of the hostess. Therefore, choosing the much needed attributes, pay attention not only to their design, but also to the quality, because tablecloths and napkins should please you more than one year.
