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How can you quickly refresh a boring kitchen interior or create a festive atmosphere in it? It’s as easy as shelling pears – just lay a new tablecloth on the table! For those who are looking for ideas for textile decor, or want to buy or sew a tablecloth with their own hands, we have prepared a large selection of inspiring photos and a 6-step selection guide.
Tablecloth for the kitchen table
A tablecloth is one of the most functional and practical decorative elements: if chosen correctly, it will become a bright accent or a harmonious addition to your interior, and will also save you from all sorts of minor problems. How can you not get lost in the huge variety of modern tablecloths and find among them exactly the one that suits you on all counts? Read about this in our article today.
1. Material
The choice of material is an important point when purchasing, since it determines not only the appearance and appropriateness of the tablecloth, but also the length of its service life. First of all, it is important where the tablecloth will be used. If you plan to use it both in the kitchen and in the living room, then it is better to choose a cotton
, which is easy to wash and does not require additional care. Opt for a colored option, since a snow-white tablecloth will quickly lose its outer luster.
Linen
the tablecloth looks very presentable, but is only suitable for special occasions, since ironing it after washing is quite a serious task. In addition, a dried linen tablecloth can shrink significantly in size. Linen is not very durable, so it is recommended to use this tablecloth for decorative purposes: for example, to decorate a table in the living room.
If you are choosing a tablecloth exclusively for the kitchen, then the best solution would be one made of synthetic material, the most famous variety of which is ordinary oilcloth
- although it doesn’t look too luxurious, it resists any stains very well. And thanks to its low cost, you don’t mind throwing it away after a couple of months. You can also lay a cotton tablecloth on the table and put a transparent oilcloth on top - this solution is suitable if it is especially important for you to maintain color harmony in the kitchen.
There are also plasticized
Teflon
options : such tablecloths have a base made of natural material, which is covered with a layer of water-repellent impregnation on top. Thanks to the variety of colors, such tablecloths will successfully complement any interior, and their practicality is beyond praise: just wipe them with a damp cloth.
Ordering quality fabrics in Rostov
We offer jacquard tablecloth fabrics, fabric with water-repellent impregnation such as Teflon, matting tablecloth fabric, linen tablecloth fabric, New Year's tablecloth fabric. You can order high-quality tablecloths from European fabrics according to an individual project in our showroom, located in the center of Rostov-on-Don!
The choice of fabric for making an elegant tablecloth must be taken seriously.
You can buy high-quality fabrics from famous European manufacturers for sewing tablecloths at a competitive price in our showroom!
2. Shape
When choosing a tablecloth, many do not pay attention to its shape, naively believing that a rectangular tablecloth is perfect for a square or even round table. Such a misconception can lead to the fact that your tablecloth either slides all the time, or looks very strange, since by covering one side, you will inevitably “expose” the other.
Pay close attention to the shape of your table and correctly calculate the required dimensions: the tablecloth should hang below the tabletop by at least 20 cm, and if you choose a tablecloth for a celebration, it is better to choose the option that reaches the floor. By the way, this is an excellent solution to cover battered table legs.
Felt napkins
A great alternative is felt napkins. On portals dedicated to handicrafts, you can find recommendations on how to make felt napkins and tablecloths with your own hands. With a little practice, you can make a felt tablecloth yourself.
They can be ordered exactly according to the required dimensions for an oval, round, rectangular table. You need to accurately measure the diameter or exact dimensions of the countertop surface. The felt napkin should be slightly smaller in size than the contours of the tabletop, because felt and felt are quite dense fabrics that will not hang over the edges.
The napkin should not extend beyond the tabletop to avoid flooding when the cup of drink is placed too close to the edge. Folk patterns with cutouts, different colors of felt, provide a huge field for the realization of imagination. Napkins blend especially beautifully with the patina of old wood, protecting the wood better than traditional tablecloths from hot dishes, since felt and felt have high thermal insulation properties.
A Question of Relevance
Even if you know exactly what tablecloth you want to buy, don’t rush to the store to make your decision. Think about whether the tablecloth will fit well into the interior? If this is a monochromatic option, there may be no problems, but colored tablecloths require a more detailed approach.
Not only the color is important, but also the design itself: for example, a tablecloth with cute flowers or chickens would be very appropriate in a rustic-style kitchen; if you have a classic kitchen, then it is better to choose something more strict, for example, stripes or checkered. In addition, you should decide in advance whether your tablecloth will be a bright accent in the interior or an addition to it. In the latter case, it is important that it matches not only the furniture, but also the dishes.
A festive tablecloth does not have to be made of snow-white brocade, because a holiday is not always a gala dinner for twenty people. If you're planning a garden lunch or a birthday party with friends, a colorful tablecloth with some unusual patterns or details would be appropriate.
You can also add a little dynamics to the celebration with the help of a tablecloth runner: it can be used on top of the main one or even separately on the table itself. The combination of a rough wooden table surface and a cotton table runner will look especially good. The decor will be complemented by matching fabric napkins.
Interior type
Matching the tablecloth to the surrounding environment is an important condition for the harmony of the entire interior. Whether it's a dining room or a living room.
Thus, a room in a Scandinavian style requires natural table textiles in a single color. In this case, it is better to use muted colors (sea wave, gray, white).
Natural striped tablecloth for a Scandinavian style kitchen
You can use a white tablecloth and contrasting textile elements to liven up a monochromatic interior.
A room with an English type of interior will look harmonious with a dark, neat tablecloth.
Design of a dining area with a beautiful tablecloth and chair covers in the English style
A white linen tablecloth is perfect for tea drinking in a traditional English style
The style of the French countryside will go perfectly with light tablecloths with floral prints.
For a kitchen in Provence style, a tablecloth with a floral pattern in soothing colors would be appropriate.
A dim checkered tablecloth is also suitable for Provencal cuisine.
A few final tips:
- If you can’t decide on the color of the tablecloth, choose a neutral option or see which color is repeated in the interior items.
- When choosing between practicality and beauty, give preference to the first option, you will thank yourself later.
- If you have an extendable table, purchase two companion tablecloths for it - this way you will discreetly hide the transitions between fabrics.
- If you unexpectedly see the tablecloth of your dreams in a store, grab several at once! Then such luck may not happen.
Photo: bellocama.ru, pinme.ru, designpodarki.ru, minemart.ru, hmhome.ru, domechti.ru
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Color
The shades of the tablecloth and napkins can be combined in color or contrast can be used when decorating them. In this case, you should make sure that such shades are present on other interior items or tables.
If it is difficult to choose the tone of the tablecloth, you can use neutral shades, such as beige, cream, peach, gold, white, etc.
For extendable tables, it is better to use two tablecloths.
A table covered with a beautiful elegant tablecloth makes the atmosphere in the house more elegant and comfortable. It protects the table surface from moisture, dirt, scratches, and muffles the sound of cutlery. In turn, in order for the tablecloth to serve for a long time, you need to follow the rules of caring for it, depending on the material it is made of.
Which tablecloth to choose for your interior is a matter of taste for the housewife. But a properly selected tablecloth in shape, size, shade and quality will transform your kitchen or living room, create a festive atmosphere and lift your spirits during a meal. In addition, it can be a great gift for visiting.
