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.
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.
Features of choice
Before we start sewing, let’s solve the following questions:
- we measure the dimensions of the tabletop to select the desired fabric with a margin;
- in which room will we use the panel - living room, kitchen, children's room or on the veranda;
- combination with the overall color of the room;
- We try not to exceed the budget, because when ordering a handmade product, the price will be inflated.
Tablecloths on the table will help improve the interior
Regarding functions:
- Everyday option . Inexpensive durable fabrics are used for sewing. The kitchen countertop is covered with a bright oilcloth that is resistant to thermal influences. The Teflon cloth is also resistant to stains and can be quickly cleaned with household chemicals.
- Hiking option . Durable fabrics with a checkered or striped pattern are suitable. They take the cloths with them for a picnic at the dacha and cover wooden tables.
- Holiday option . We sew beautiful panels from expensive light fabric, decorate them with gold or silver embroidery, and decorate them with ribbons and bows. Covered for holidays, wedding celebrations.
- Decorative option . Any material will do, we make colorful appliqués, sew on beads, embroider funny pictures.
Advice For family dinners, we choose impregnated artificial fabrics. They easily remove stains and do not wrinkle. Products made from polyester with jacquard weave look beautiful.
Revive a boring interior
The fabric should hang from the table, covering the side areas and covering the legs to a length, depending on its purpose:
- for everyday use – 20 cm;
- festive – 30 cm;
- for weddings or receptions – 40 cm;
- for a buffet table, cover the legs to the floor.
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.
Choosing tablecloths
- for everyday use, you need a material that does not leave stains or smudges and is resistant to thermal influences. It is better to put off the white canvas for the holidays. If you want to add a light note to everyday life, then we use black and white panels or beige fabric with a discreet pattern;
- in the kitchen, products in bright colors - red, yellow, blue, purple - fit beautifully into the interior;
- If you are tired of the everyday tablecloth, then you should lay out several contrasting openwork napkins on top to liven up the interior. The napkins are easy to wash and you can create a different style every day;
- Having several tablecloths, we learn to combine them with each other. Today we are laying a long beige cloth underneath and a heavy short wine-colored cloth on top. Tomorrow we will put a handmade knitted product on the base. You can lay one or several narrow emerald-colored paths on the main covering, complementing it with glass vases of flowers.
In a beautiful, classic style
A tired canvas made from natural fabrics will change if you decorate it with lace and sew golden or silver fringe around the edges. It is enough to embroider an iris flower or a bouquet of forget-me-nots in lilac tones in the corners of the tablecloth, repeating the pattern on the napkins.
Style matching
It is not enough to choose a panel according to the shape of the table top, color and texture of the fabric.
We take into account the combination with the style of the room:
- vintage – fabric with geometric patterns; items from grandma’s chests are suitable. We decorate an aged chest of drawers or a closet with knitted napkins, cover them with natural fabric with cutwork embroidery or floral motifs;
- classic - white or pastel cloth with embroidery with light threads, you can sew lace around the perimeter;
- English style - dense dark fabrics with an almost invisible pattern. We select curtains, cushion covers and tablecloths in the same color;
- Empire or Baroque - damask fabric in pastel colors, embroidered with satin, gold and silver threads, fringe is sewn around the perimeter;
- Mediterranean style - products made from natural fabrics in warm colors. Sand, pistachio, olive and creamy shades are suitable;
- country - light yellow or straw fabrics with bright floral patterns;
- hi-tech and minimalism - black or steel fabrics.
English style - dense dark fabrics with almost invisible patterns
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.
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We sew a tablecloth with our own hands.
Sewing a tablecloth with your own hands is very simple, so you have the opportunity to come up with its design yourself, attach such decorations that will make the creation special.
The first thing you have to decide on is the shape of the tablecloth. And this depends on the table itself, the rest is free imagination. Its edges can be wrapped or supplemented with a second fabric, sew on bows, braid, lace.
The neutral shades of the kitchen can be diluted with a tablecloth of several bright colors. For a wooden kitchen, a natural color, for example, rich green, is suitable.
Choosing a tablecloth today is a fairly simple undertaking, but the main thing for housewives when choosing this attribute is not the quality of the fabric, but its appearance.
