All about table napkins

Most people don't think about a beautiful setting when the table is set every day. However, if a special solemn occasion comes, or you are about to open your own cafe, organizing a beautiful decoration becomes a necessity. In this article we will talk about such an important part of serving as decorative napkins under the plates.

Table napkins are placed under plates, mugs and cutlery. Decorative dish coasters protect table surfaces from spilled drinks and food pieces.

Serving napkins not only add sophistication to the decoration, but also allow you to quickly remove dirt - you just need to replace the soiled napkin with a clean backing. The stand is an additional decorative element that supports the general style of a room or a particular event. With the help of such an element, you can hide possible flaws in furniture or dishes.

When organizing a celebration or other mass event, the serving substrate becomes a universal organizer tool. In such situations, napkins are used for the following purposes:

• additional decoration of the decoration - a huge assortment of serving items allows you to emphasize the beautiful design of the room for receiving guests or visitors;

• way of distributing guests - with the help of different stands or a special way of folding them, you can easily seat people in designated places;

• hygiene method - you can put bread or cutlery that has already been used on the napkin;

• maintaining an aesthetic appearance - the substrate can be changed after each dish so that the table looks decent and tidy on photos.

Manufacturers are practically unlimited in the choice of material for substrates for plates - it can be either ordinary paper or exquisite woven fabric. A large assortment of coasters is necessary so that organizers can create a themed event without disturbing the overall style with inappropriate napkins. We propose to consider a list of options for materials from which serving decoration items are created.

• Paper. Paper products are in great demand among cafe owners, because they are disposable and are quite inexpensive. The low cost and speed of production of paper backings allows restaurant business owners to keep their tables clean.

• Leather. A very unusual, sophisticated material that prevents the dishes from slipping and damaging the furniture. Leather products are made with different decor, for example, under the skin of a crocodile or a snake. The range of colors is also not limited - the leather is dyed in a wide variety of shades.

• Textile. Most often, fabric substrates are made of cotton and linen, because these materials look aesthetically pleasing and colorful. Linen and cotton products are an indicator of status, as they cost more than paper napkins. Unlike other materials, dirt on fabric substrates is more difficult to remove and must be changed regularly.

• Plastic. This material retains its properties and presentable appearance for a very long time, therefore it is very popular among lovers of beautiful serving. Napkins for plates are most often vinyl and silicone - they are non-staining, plastic and look aesthetically pleasing.

• Jute. An ecological alternative to artificial materials. Jute napkins are made from the same textile material from which bags and ropes are made. Jute fabrics are soft, durable and create a homely feel.

• Rattan. Strong wicker stands are made of rattan, which practically do not bend. These products look like wood, so they are great for wood-like interiors.

• Cork. Lightweight, heat-resistant material, from which a variety of pad covers are created. Cork substrates can be painted in a large number of shades, so it is very easy to choose a serving element design for any interior.

Knitted napkins are considered especially rare, as well as coasters made of beads and macrame. These products are handmade for home use. Man-made substrates are delicate, aesthetic and very beautiful, but they are not suitable for mass production, therefore, they are extremely rare on sale.

Underpads come in different sizes and shapes, these parameters are selected individually for each case. Serving items are usually 1-5 mm thick, depending on the material.

Substrates come in the following forms:

• round - neat napkins that are best for serving desserts and warm drinks;

• oval - original panther covers for lovers of soft and rounded shapes;

• square - laconic and strict substrates;

• rectangular - the classic choice of cafe and restaurant owners;

• openwork - such napkins have a wide variety of shapes, for example, in the form of flowers or tree leaves.

In order for the bed covers to match the event, it is necessary to choose the right design and color for them. Selection criteria depend on the reason for the gathering of people, the time of the year and the time of day. Let's take a closer look at suitable options for decorative table decorations for each season.

• In the spring, when everything is green and blooming around, the table also needs to be decorated with bright colors. Gold, blue, green and lilac pastel napkins look great this time of year.

• In summer, beautiful and juicy shades look good on the table - orange, red, turquoise, bright green and blue.

• Autumn is a good time of year for warm hues, so substrates should be browns, grays, golds, and dark oranges.

• Festive shades look best in winter, so choose silver, turquoise, gray, or contrasting black underlays.

Serving napkins are not included in the set, so they are always purchased separately, trying to maintain the overall style. Typically, the same companies that make the dishes are engaged in the production of substrates, so there are no problems with choosing a design. Consider several popular manufacturers.

• Royal Classics. A company from China that makes serving mats from textile material. Basically, these are wicker products with various patterns and a large palette of colors.

• My Drap. A Spanish brand that creates interesting designs for cotton substrates. The assortment of the company includes monochromatic products in a large palette of shades and pad covers with a pattern or ornament.

• Excellent Houseware. Manufacturer from the Netherlands, engaged in the production of various kitchen utensils. Excellent Houseware's products include a lot of bedding made of polymeric materials, as well as rare beaded cutlery items on the market.

Manufacturers offer a huge range of decorative napkins for serving, so making the choice is not easy. The bedding on the kitchen table must be chosen so that they match the interior of the room and keep the quality bar against the background of furniture and utensils. The decoration element should be in harmony with the style of decoration and create a festive mood. We suggest that you familiarize yourself with several rules, thanks to which it will be easier to make a choice.

• The underplate should protrude at least 3 cm beyond the edges of the crockery.

• The shape and color of napkins must be selected so that they correspond to the corporate style and the general decoration of the room.

• White crockery works best on dark substrates.

• If the serving pans are dimmer than the dishes, the overall look of the set table will look less elegant.

• Wicker rugs with gilding will suit almost any interior.