All about white tablecloths

Tablecloth lovers can rejoice - this decorative element, useful in the household, is back in fashion. You can collect a collection of tablecloths so that for all occasions (holidays / seasons / mood) there is the same, ideal tablecloth at the moment. And in this pile of "table clothes" there will definitely be a white copy.

A white tablecloth is associated with an elegant, solemn, festive atmosphere. She herself creates the mood, and does not just emphasize it. Of course, this is the most easily soiled type of tablecloths, but in the atmosphere that it is able to create, it can hardly be compared with anything.

When a white tablecloth is appropriate:

• any celebration, joyful occasion;
• change of seasons - the tablecloth, like a "white sheet", acts as a marker of the change of seasons;
• an occasion when you urgently need to refresh the interior;
• an attempt or need to make the room brighter.

The practicality of the material decides a lot. For example, some openwork tablecloths, perhaps handmade, are ready to serve for decades. And if such beauty came from your grandmother, you need to take care of it, treat washing and ironing as delicately as possible, store it in places where there is no access for moths.

These are the most commonly used materials for white tablecloths.

• Cotton. Natural fabric, relatively inexpensive, easy to care for. For the “every day” option, this is a good choice.

• Lace. Rather, it is a smart option that is too vulnerable for every day. Lace fabric can also be different: from budget “tulle” options to expensive handmade lace.

• Linen. Natural, wear-resistant, very beautiful fabric.And in an unironed form, linen has its own charm, especially if it is not used for a dinner party, but in the "weekdays, kitchen" mode. It is very comfortable, can be washed well, creates a feeling of warmth in the cold season and coolness in the heat.

• Polyester. A synthesized material that easily imitates linen weaves, other textures, but costs much less. True, for the production of such a wearable fabric, chemical elements are used, that is, the material cannot be called environmentally friendly.

• Vinyl. If you want a white tablecloth that you can take outside without fabric, vinyl will do. It is not afraid of rain, it is easy to remove spilled, scattered, smeared from it. The material is also not afraid of the sun. For outdoor dining in the country - a very practical option.

• Silk. For special celebrations, of course, it suits better than anything else. For example, to decorate a wedding table. But the fabric is capricious, demanding, expensive, and will rarely be used.

There is such a rule: no matter what shape the table is, the tablecloth cannot hang from its edges by less than 30 cm. This is a tradition, although many are willing to argue with it.

You can focus on the following data, choosing the size.

• Rectangular table. If there are 4 people sitting behind it, the width of the tablecloth should be 140 cm, length - 170 cm.If there are five, width 150 cm, length 220 cm, from 6 to 8 people - 150/240 cm, 8-10 people - 180/260 cm.
• Square table. For four people - 150/150 cm, 4-6 people - 180/180 cm.
• Round table. For 2-4 people, a tablecloth diameter of 130 cm is sufficient, 4 people will sit at a table with a tablecloth with a diameter of 150 cm, 4-6 people - 180 cm, 8-10 people - 230 cm.

The number of people is equated to the possible size of the table, it is assumed that the placement is comfortable, that the table is designed to accommodate such a number.

A white tablecloth is not necessarily a variant of an impeccably snow-white fabric that will not tolerate even a thin, barely noticeable canvas. If the tablecloth is edged with silver, this is a good decor option for the New Year's table. If it is gold, it will add even more solemnity to the tablecloth. The black and white version is strict, it is difficult to use colored dishes on this, it is better to choose monochrome. A white-gray tablecloth is interestingly combined with a warm yellow color, you can get a cozy composition, very calm, but not boring.

With plain products, of course, it is easier in terms of serving. The drawing forces you to pay attention to it, somehow beat it. Serving is freer without a picture, the options are not very limited. This is worth considering when choosing. If it seems that the tablecloth is rustic, it will be decorated with a bouquet of flowers (even the simplest ones), a vase with sweets or fruits, a candlestick or something like that.

There are some tips, even "grandmother's", that will help prolong the life of more than one white tablecloth. And if it's also a family heirloom, it's a sin not to use them.

• If wine or fruit stains appear on the fabric, soda solution or ammonia will not give them a chance. The solution must be kept for 20 minutes, and then rinsed with warm, not too hot water.
• If stains remain on the cotton or linen tablecloth, it is better to soak it in milk before washing, and then send it to the washing machine for the "delicate wash" mode.
• Soap (good), baking soda and water will save a white tablecloth from wine stains. The guideline is as follows: 5 g of soap, 1 spoon of soda, 1 glass of water. The stain is moistened with this mixture, it remains to "spend the night" with it, and in the morning you need to rinse it in cold water.
• Grease stains can be removed using ground chalk or regular table salt. Sprinkle the stain with the agent, put paper on top, and then iron this place with an iron.
• If the white tablecloth has faded, it seems faded, soda will save it again. She is bred in warm water, a tablecloth is sent into the water, and there she will “bathe” for 24 hours.Then the fabric is wrung out, very carefully, folded in four, then forming a roller. And again the tablecloth rests for a day. Then it must be poured with boiling water and boiled for half an hour. Air dry.

Each time the table setting writes a new picture on a white sheet of the tablecloth. And a masterpiece can be obtained from the simplest components.

Serving examples on white.

• A modest, refreshing still life perfect for a New Year's Eve dinner. The dishes are white, the color is set only by the food and decor.

• Rules are created to be broken - in this case, the "tails" of the tablecloth literally lie on the floor. But at the same time they are beautifully, elegantly tied. Above there is an emerald path. The dishes are light, flowers on the table are accentuated.

• Nowadays, serving is in vogue, when the tablecloth and dishes go color to color, but natural decor dilutes all this. In this case, it is lavender and a vase.

• Two tablecloths are used here, the white one is narrower. The dishes are simple, the napkins are fabric, and the decor is natural greenery.

• Twigs and candles make a miracle: such a setting looks very delicate, subtle and graceful. And all this is inexpensive. And the dishes are white, wine glasses without a print.

• Bamboo (or similar) napkin coasters are not only suitable for everyday meals. They dilute the dominant white very well, very gently and organically.

• Gray dishes on a pastoral white tablecloth - a celebration can be modest, but very beautiful at the same time. And how coconut plays here: color, texture, and aroma decide everything.

• Red dishes on an openwork white tablecloth are a win-win smart option for New Year's festivities. All that is missing is the "Nutcracker" on the player.

• Gold accents look interesting here, which are here and there, but there are just enough of them to make everything look organic, without going overboard.

• Another amazing union of white and gold.

A beautiful choice!