Decorating tables at home could be a tricky and challenging issue. However, with the holiday season fast approaching, thoughtful and creative Christmas décor could be the way to go when done right. Your table should not be left undressed, and at the same time, it should not have a cluttered appearance. Decorating your tables with perfection could be a brilliant way of bringing festivities and the joy of Christmas into your home.
You could use eye-catching table covers, table runners, and placemats to create a tablescape that reflects the magic and merriment of the upcoming holiday season without much fuss. According to the experts at Forbes, after staying confined to their homes for so much time because of the COVID-19 global pandemic, many people have been motivated to focus their attention on decluttering, redecorating, and even renovating their homes. However, this Christmas, it is natural for everyone to go overboard with the celebrations, merriment, and festivities after staying deprived and bottled up for so long.
If you are thinking in terms of your dining room décor, remember that it is incomplete without doing up the table. Your dining table should be the focal point of your dining space. The first step towards doing up the dining table is using attractive tablecloths. Today, table covers are manufactured using a host of materials and fabrics, including cotton, linen, silk, polyester, spandex, vinyl, oilcloth, and PVC, etc. You may choose an apt fabric tablecloth to suit the different occasions.
Your table décor is incomplete without a perfect tablecloth. It is a piece of cloth that began to be used for covering the dining table to shield expensive tables from scratches, spills, and other potential damage. However, with time, table covers gained traction as essentially ornamental pieces. Table covers allow you to infuse elements of style, elegance, and color into your dining space.
While choosing the perfect table cover, a broad spectrum of fabric choices is available to you today. You may choose the fabric depending on the purpose and occasion you are using it for. Each fabric seems to have its benefits and disadvantages in terms of, functionality and style. Let us explore some of the popular tablecloth fabrics.
Cotton
Cotton tablecloths are best for daily use. If you are having an informal dining space, nothing could match the comfort and elegant appearance of cotton tablecloths. Cotton table covers are affordable and durable. They are machine washable; however, some may demonstrate color bleeding when you wash them the first time. Cotton tablecloths need to be ironed as wrinkles appear when dried after a wash. Cotton tablecloths are best for absorbing or soaking up in case of accidental spills.
Cotton is known for its unbeatable longevity. Moreover, the availability of diverse patterns and colors adds to the demand for this fabric. Cotton tablecloths, however, may not be the best choice for outdoor use. Extended periods of sun exposure and harsh weather conditions could end up deteriorating the fabric color and even cause molding in some cases.
Satin
Satin is phenomenally popular with event managers because of its high luster and sheen. Satin tablecloths are pretty expensive. Satin tablecloths may be machine washed but remember to use the delicate cycle for maintaining the look. Satin is best for radiating and reflecting light. Hence, satin table covers are the right choice for creating a romantic ambiance and elegant vibes. They are best for special occasions, events, and weddings.
Vinyl
Vinyl tablecloths are the cheapest. They offer incredible weather resistance. They are best for easy maintenance and easy cleanup. They are best for picnics and outdoor events. Vinyl table covers do not get damaged easily, and elements like heat, water, light, or stains cannot deteriorate the fabric.
Conclusion
The specialty fabrics such as organza and silk may offer a more stylish and lavish appearance, but they are expensive. It is better to stick to these premium fabrics only on special occasions and formal events, such as business seminars or weddings.
