Placemats Add A Touch Of Style
These days, placemats are not just a functional piece of dining room equipment, they are accessories to the decor of the entire room, mood or setting one is trying to create. They protect tablecloths and the wood beneath them as well as add a little pizazz to the dinner table. Mixing them, overlapping them and placing one as a base for a centerpiece are all ways to make them look great.
These wonderful table decorations have been around for centuries and took on many variations. They were mainly used by the wealthy or by royalty as they were not a necessity. Some of the most exquisite pieces were made of delicate laces, hand embroidered with flowers or scenes and even adorned with gold and jewels.
There is such a variety of different textures, colors and types of fabrics available and most of them make great table decor. From linen to cotton, silk to lace, dyed, starched, stamped, beaded and stitched, they can be adorned in almost any way. Plain ones can be crafted into something special and special ones can even be hung on the wall as art.
Nature and other objects inspire different styles and looks. Bamboo, twigs, grasses and reeds, may be tied or woven together for a natural look, while metals and beads can add a modern feel. Giant leaves can even be picked from a tropical oasis to create a garden of Eden experience.
Along with all of the different fabrics, materials, colors and adornments, comes a list of different purposes. Restaurants often use paper mats with games and coloring pictures printed on them to entertain children. Other restaurants print their menu on a mat, or jokes, history lessons and even the Chinese zodiac.
Decorating the table for a festive holiday, extravagant dinner party or romantic dinner for two, takes on a fashion statement all its own. With so many selections, colors, materials and adornments you may get so caught up in the picking process, that you decide to layer a clear beaded mat over a royal blue linen one. No matter what you choose, it is sure to set off your table and tie together your dining mood.
If you’re looking for beautiful, superior quality tableware, then search no more! Pacific Merchants can fill your need for teapots, serving bowls and trays, or simply placemats. We offer a wide variety of outstanding accoutrements, tools and accessories for your dining room and kitchen. We even have pet bowls! Come by and see all of our excellently crafted wares.
