Do you love your dining table? Is it subject to damage from kids, serving platters, or other mealtime wear and tear? Then it’s probably time to consider—or perhaps reconsider—placemats.
All products featured on Epicurious are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. If the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a placemat is Tuscan-style leaves on durable vinyl, tacky seasonal vignettes, or monochromatic table settings for Very Fussy People, you’re not alone.
Though the drawers of my antique buffet are filled with pricey linenand even a few vintage tablecloths, until very recently, I didn’t own any placemats, and I can’t recall the last time I encountered one in the wild—at least one that didn’t feature a kid’s menu or Chinese zodiac chart.KonMari-inspired purges . But after noticing the cumulative scratches and stains where my toddler sits at our custom-made wood table, I thought about bringing placemats back into my life. And once I started shopping for placemats , I regretted not using them all the time. Like formal dining rooms and fine china, placemats have mostly fallen out of style in favor of more minimalist, casual table settings. It makes sense. After all, they’re just one more thing—to store, to set out, to wash, and then to put away again. Maybe this is me officially turning into my grandmother, but now that I have a kid and grown-up furniture, I can see the appeal. It turns out that in addition to being kinda pretty, placemats are incredibly practical. They don’t take up much space; they protect your table without fully hiding it; and they’re easier to shake off, wipe down, or throw in the wash than a tablecloth. Plus, with all the gorgeous styles and materials available today, they’re a great way to add warmth and texture to modern table decor. Look at it like this: If you love your pants enough to protect them with a napkin, why not show your table the same love with another little piece of fabric?Heirloomed Linen Placemats If you’re into the elegant yet effortless look of linen, this set of four rustic gray placemats are the perfect way to try out being a Placemat Person.
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