Set of 4 Placemats & 4 Coasters - Wooden Oak Veneer

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Decoration:Well-chosen placemats complement your home décor. Unlike a tablecloth, placemats don’t cover the whole table and allow you to show off its beauty. Tablemats can be used as part of the decorations for a special event, like a birthday, wedding, or baby shower. Or they can highlight a seasonal theme, such as using placemats in oranges and browns for autumn and bright, tropical colors for summer. Jute’s eco-friendly, biodegradable, and lightweight credentials have made it a popular material to produce home decor items, like carpets, cushion covers, and table mats. But just because jute is light, it doesn’t mean you’ll have to compromise on strength. Jute is remarkably resilient, and you’ll benefit from using it for years. Protection:The primary purpose of a placemat is to protect your dining surface from food and drink spills. They also shield your table from very hot or icy items, scratches caused by table décor, and other things like keys being dropped on them. All table surfaces – from wood to marble, lacquer, and stone – can benefit from the protection offered by placemats.

Cotton placemats contribute to the overall look by adding layering and texture. They can also add a dash of color for a more modern look. Of course, cotton placemats can also be found in various other colors and patterns. They can fit different, less formal settings, which makes them quite versatile. Denim Placemats Velvet was initially made from silk, but nowadays, it’s produced from a combination of natural and synthetic materials or entirely with synthetic threads like polyester, nylon, or viscose. A tablecloth can easily perform the functions listed above, but placemats are considered to be more modern. Placemats also have a major advantage because they don’t cover the whole table, allowing you to show off its beauty.Large placemats are equally practical during playtime and can keep paint, Play-Doh, glue, and other potential messes off the floor and table. These placemats usually have shapes, numbers, and letters printed on them to help kids learn in a fun way. If you’re worried about the environmental toll of cotton production, go for jute instead. Jute is a fast-growing plant, like cotton. In fact, it’s the world’s second most-produced plant fiber. Placemats made from velvet are chic and luxurious. They are a festive choice and add a classy accent to your table theme during dinner parties or special occasions like Christmas or Thanksgiving. Plain velvet placemats help balance out overly extravagant table decor items, like runners with intricate design patterns while adding an element of texture and warmth.

At about 11 inches long and 15 inches wide, they're a kid-friendly size, but they might seem small compared to standard placemats. The other potential downside we see is that the color options are pretty limited, so if you're looking to match a certain decor style, you might not find that here—but there are nice, bright choices that kids will love. Given all their advantages, paper placemats seem to be an ideal option. But not so fast. You’ll need to be careful when serving hot food because plastic placements may become damaged at temperatures higher than 150 degrees Fahrenheit. Leather table mats fit well in formal environments. In a corporate setting, they are used in dining rooms or to protect desks against everyday damage caused by equipment, coffee cup stains, and food. Leather placemats are also popular in high-end restaurants, fitting in neatly with the premium atmosphere. They are a design staple in steakhouses, where they are placed on bare wooden tables or paired with white cotton tablecloths. Plastic placemats are excellent for daily use. They can be your go-to placemat when you want something to protect your table but are not trying to impress guests (save the cotton placemats for that!).

Purpose of Placemats

Of course, velvet placemats could also be just the thing you need to dial up the glamour. In this case, opt for table mats featuring sparkling diamante or pearl embellishments and fancy embroidery. Placemats Made From Wood Cork Placemats The gorgeous design features vibrant colors with a simple, detailed, high-quality aesthetic. While we love this authentic print, it might not blend well with all kitchen color palettes, and these placemats aren't machine washable, so they're not likely to be your next everyday set of placemats. We think that's okay, and that they're just the sort of pieces that you'll like to pull out for special occasions or when you're looking to brighten up your table. Placemats are available in a variety of materials, from fabric to paper to plastic to cork. You’ll want to choose a material that matches your dinnerware choicesand your aesthetic, as well as an option that’s easy for you to clean. However, synthetic fabrics generally have a more negative environmental footprint due to the chemicals used in making them, so some people choose to bypass them. If this is a concern for you, natural fabrics should be your number one choice since less harmful chemicals are used in their manufacture. Their coloring also usually comes from a natural dyeing process. In their all-natural state, jute placemats make an understated and clean table decoration. Their rustic and coarse weave is a perfect choice that fits just as well in indoor dining settings as they do at an outdoor picnic in the park. However, the homely look and textured feel of jute are not for everyone.