Ultimate tablecloth guide right here setting out all the different types of tablecloths. It’s a good idea to have a few tablecloths on hand because the color can help set the mood. While white always works, sometimes it’s fun to get a little festive or get seasonal styles.
We entertain regularly. In our formal dining room we have a dining table with extendable leaves on both sides that can accommodate up to 10 people. When we host dinners, we usually use a white tablecloth. Using a tablecloth adds some class to the table setting but also eliminates the need for placemats and protects the table.
It’s a good idea to have a few tablecloths on hand because the color can help set the mood. While white always works, sometimes it’s fun to get a little festive or get seasonal styles. This extensive articles set outs the many types of tablecloths for your table.
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Square
The space of your table will directly affect what shape tablecloth you buy to use but you do have a little leeway. While square tablecloths are the best option to use on square tables, they can also be used on circular tables as well. When you use a square tablecloth on a round table, then you will want to make sure that the tablecloth is large enough to either completely cover the table or is small enough to act as more of an accent in the center of the table.
Rectangle
These tablecloths are generally very long and only work well on rectangular tables. Unfortunately, if you use them on a square table, they will either hang down very long on two ends or will have to be folded to make them the appropriate length. They are great for longer tables where you would otherwise have to use two square tablecloths to cover the table.
Round
Round tablecloths only look good on round tables. It’s important that when shopping for a round tablecloth, you choose one that will be long enough to hang down on the sides. If you are hosting a formal event, then you will want your tablecloth to come almost all the way to the ground to hide the legs of the table while less formal meals can have a shorter tablecloth and still look great. Make sure that the cloth isn’t so long that it pools uncomfortably in the laps of the people sitting around the table.
Oval
Oval tablecloths come in a number of sizes and can often be used on rectangular tables as well as oval ones. If you do opt to use an oval tablecloth on a rectangular table, then you will need to make sure that it is wide enough to easily cover the corners of the table or it will look out of place. Choose an oval tablecloth that hangs down nicely on all sides of the table, no matter if you opt for a rectangle or oval-shaped table
