Tables
are the most essential additions to any home. Though their main function
is functional, their aesthetic appeal could never be thought of lightly. For they are the first
to receive the attention of anyone
stepping inside. At times plain
and at times party covered or some objects of art placed on them, by any
combinations tables look splendidly simple and instantly eye-catching.
Every home uses different kinds of
furniture in its various rooms. Some of the furniture many require extra care
to keep them looking good while others might need some embellishment. While you
can place artifacts and accessories on some, others could do with table cloths
and table runners. These enhance the look of ordinary table and also the decor
around. The choice of the kind of table-cloth depends on the overall décor
scheme and the kind of furniture it supports.
While most side tables are short and have
self-designs, you can opt to give them a different look with a table runner.
Otherwise, you could even place a soft flannel cloth on top of the table. If
you have a nature or a flower theme, this will go well with a wicker table. You
could also opt for silk table cloths. Light coloured ones generally look good
with wicker side tables having a glass top. Table cloths in rich colours like
plum go well when spread on dark wood tables.
It is easy to decorate centre tables as
anything will look good on them. You can have sequined silk and crocheted covers for glass topped ones,
flannel, cotton or Persian table runners for marble topped ones, and colourful
ethnic ones, and colourful ethnic ones. They can be selected based on whether
you want it to stand out or include colours and materials that are part of the
décor in play.
Wood tables do well with plastic or cotton tablecloths in white or
off-white shades. These will look good especially if they have self-prints. The
stark contrast that white lends to dark wood makes it the focal point in a room
with dark wood furniture.
Table runners can also be in white with
some designing. Avoid dark colours as
they make the furniture look heavy and also give the appearance of lesser room.
For furniture in light coloured wood like teak or oak, you can have crocheted
table covers that fall over, in light shades like cream and white.
Tables with glass tops and wood legs could
have crocheted wool covers if you have employed an eclectic theme. If it's
contemporary theme, then you can have the thinner one with a crystal vase on
top. Tables with elaborate detailing like elephants, dolphins or heavy carving
on the legs can have a round crocheted cover. This will give a charming look on
the top and the table legs will also be seen. The same kind of cover could be
used for a tall cabinet used to keep crockery and cutlery. While the crockery
can be displayed with glass fronted shelves, the cover can be allowed to fall
over the sides.
The most unique covers are possible with
dining tables. These days, the varieties in tablecloths is stunning, ranging
from plastic with self prints, laminates, table runners to embroidered and
sequined ones.
You can either have a long table, a
rectangular one (six-seater), or a round table. You could team up table covers
either with the table or with the table and the overall décor style. If you
have an ethnic décor style like Rajasthani, the table can sport a traditional
colourful Rajasthani cotton printed spread. This will go very well with long
and rectangular wood tables. A round one should have a big round print in the
or plain at the ccentre and prints along the border. Some table cloths have
purposely frayed edges or tassels that lend a striking look to the table.
During parties, round and long tables can
be dressed in a complementary manner. If it's a formal get-together, the round
tables will be used for seating and the long ones for arranging the food. One
option is to cover the round tables with silk table covers in deep colours and
the long table in white silk with swathes of gold-coloured cloth in the same
material or a different one. Another one is to switch this arrangement so that
the focus is on the round table.
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