70 Round Tablecloth - Elegant Table Settings

Tablecloth Ideas for Creating Elegant Table Settings

This guide will provide you with some decorating ideas on how to create a beautiful table setting while keeping your décor simple and elegant. Whether you are planning a wedding reception, banquet, party, or romantic dinner, choosing the proper tablecloth will transform the look and feel of any meal. Selecting the right table linen will create the desired ambiance for you and your guests on that special occasion.

Elegant table settings can be an expression of fun, romance, celebration or any other atmosphere and mood you want to set. This can be conveyed through your choice of colors and other table settings decorations . Here are some easy tips to remember when looking for round table cloths that will give you an elegant table setting:

Drop Level - Choose the appropriate round tablecloth drop depending on the formality of your occasion. The drop of the round tablecloth is the amount of overhand on each side. As a general rule, standard lap level drops measure 10-12 inches on each side and is used in more casual table settings. Banquet tables lap level drop should measure 15 inches, and 29-30 inches for a floor-length drop is used in more formal settings. It is important you take proper measurements before purchasing your tablecloths. For example if your banquet table measures 48 inches and your desired drop length is 10 inches, then you will want to purchase the standard 70 round tablecloth carried by most table linen suppliers.

Colors and Patterns - The simplest and most effect way to create an elegant table setting is to choose delicate white linen or dark rich colors and patterns.

Table runners and placemats add style and is an inexpensive way to dress up any ordinary white table linen. Because there is such a large variety of fabrics, colors, and designs that you can pick from, creating any table theme is possible even on a small budget.

Overlays can be used to create a layered look which adds depth and interest. Use a square tablecloth in a contrasting or complementary color on your tabletop.

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