The humble placemat may seem like a placeholder for more important decorative items, like, for example, your new East Fork dishes. But as is often the case with decorating—and with life—it’s the ...

Placemats might be a practical way to protect your table, but they can also elevate your entire dining experience, especially when you opt for beautiful beaded styles. Intricately designed, and with a ...

My mom always has placemats on her kitchen table, and when I was younger, I loved noticing the different designs she pulled out for a holiday or new season. Blustery snowmen appeared in January to ...

The placemat is made from two different weaves, both slightly textured, for an elevated aesthetic (you can use the shorter edge for silverware placement, or just a stylish flair). These mats come in a ...

Anyone with a half-decent dining table should be setting their table with placemats. As much as they seem like an unnecessary addition to your expenses, placemats are super functional. Placemats not ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Tablescaping is an art. Usually seen in top restaurants, at ...

The person who said “Don’t cry over spilt milk” probably didn’t see very many cups knocked over at their kitchen table. A glass of milk or water cascading over your kitchen table right in the middle ...

Whether woven with rattan or ramie, accentuated by scallops or stripes, or plain and simple, place mats do much more than just protect your table against heat, cold, and food (though that’s important, ...