Napery

Napery information

Beautiful napery like table linen, placemats and napkins can elevate your dining experience from good to great in a matter of minutes. Cloth and material napery is far more sustainable than paper or plastic options, doesn’t become soggy when wet and adds sophistication and elegance to each meal. Napery covers a few categories including tablecloths and runners, placemats, napkins, coasters and tea towels.

Nothing says fine dining like a full tablecloth and every host should have a crisp, plain white option for long summer lunches or romantic dinners for two. Make sure the shape of the cloth matches your table and that it’s big enough to create a fringe around the sides that is not too long nor too short. If you don’t want the full drama of the cloth, you can create a smart or casual look with a table runner. Runners suit any shape of table, simply lay it through the centre and let the edges drape off each side. If your table is wide, you can also use two runners lying parallel to each other to style an interesting centrepiece.

For super chilled lunches or brunches, the placemat is the perfect balance between the runner and the cloth. Choose textured pieces in natural material for the day and elegant patterns or high quality linen for that night-time gastro-pub feel.

One addition to your table you really can’t go without is a set of classic napkins. Soft on the hands and mouth, a folded material napkin in the centre of a plate or to the left of the table setting creates the perfect bed for a knife, fork and spoon. You can also style fabric napkins inside a tall tumbler or a wine glass for that restaurant finish. Simply add a coaster beneath the glass and the table is set. Finally, make sure each detail is considered in the kitchen, including your tea towels. Large, top quality material in dark colours keep the area looking smart while working hard to keep crockery and surfaces spick and span.