I'm having a dinner for new neighbours at home. Does anyone use a tablecloth anymore?

Question

Or are placemats better? Where can you get good quality tablecloths anyhow, just white ones?

Answer 1

its unusual to use a tablecloth but I think it really adds a sense of occasion.

Answer 2

Go for Polythene cloths. It is easy to clean & wash also looks always fresh.

Answer 3

Tablecloths are a pain and they get messy,stick to some nice placemats or if you do want a tablecloth you can get the disposable ones from a supermrket!

Answer 4

How old are you .... if its a young and trendy crowd then not, its just not really the done thing however, if you were born more than 30 years ago then its the thing to do!  Go for white and minimalistic thought, white candles, silver cutlery, will create a good mood.  Re obtaining table clothes try somewhere like John Lews chain.

Good luck!

Answer 5

We hardly ever eat at the table and we never have guests. But we eat at the table for bdays, valentines day and christmas. When we do we have a table cloth and placemats

Answer 6

I just use placemats and a nice centerpiece. I have a brand new dining room table that I like to show off and not cover up.

It depends on what you like. I would say either one is fine.

Walmart or Target sells tablecloths, Pier 1 Imports,  any fine department store. Not sure what you have around you

Good Luck and Good Eats!

Answer 7

I use them all the time they  just look nice ... even for a casual dinner ... and  place mats too.

Bed, Bath & Beyond has nice ones and Linens and things

and even Walmart has nice ones if you are on a budget.

Answer 8

I use a table cloth.  I like the way it looks.  I have a nice silk one from a Russian store up this way though.  I have another linen one I bought at Target that I also like.  I think it really makes the table look so pretty.    Of course I only do this when I have company :-)

Answer 9

When I'm being "posh", I also use one of them lace things on top, if not being posh then it's occasional tables in front of the telly. As for where to get table cloths try a big supermarket or woolworths, wilkos etc.

Answer 10

i use a tablecloth

Answer 11

I use a tablecloth for special occasions but for everyday eating we just use the table and wipe if any spills

Answer 12

I use tablecloths every day, but I seem to be in a minority.

My table is an antique and can't afford to let it get damaged, so it has a waterproof and heatproof protector under the tablecloth.

The good thing is that the family are very careful not to spill or drop anything, so the tablecloth lasts for a couple of days before I have to wash it,  I've trained them well, lol.

Answer 13

I have a tablecloth. I use placemats too. I got mine from Next, but it's not plain white. Can't help you with that, sorry. Have fun!

Answer 14

Tablecloths and placements are fine but I prefer a table runner.

It gives a modern more expensive look to the room.

I guess it all depends on  the overall theme of the room like if you have a country-like theme with florals etc then a lace tablecloth would fit just fine, if you have a retro colorful motif then placements in different colors would look good, but if you have a modern, simple, or oriental theme then a table runner would look best.

This is what table runners looks like:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/finnyknits/...

http://www.builderssquare.com/xp_1037974...

http://img.hgtv.com/HGTV/2007/05/14/hclv...

=o)

Answer 15

u should use a tablecloth your home will look a lot neater

Answer 16

I don't use one personally except at Christmas but I do like to see one when I'm a guest at someone's home. It shows they've gone to some trouble, and it helps protect (or hide!) your table.

Answer 17

If you are in the UK, John Lewis stock both tablecloths and place mats

Answer 18

yup...

adams mums does, but adams mums strange:S]

she is a bit wierd...

actually not wierd just a bit crazy...;like adam, he's crazy it runs in the family....

it does

it does

Answer 19

Well I don't use anything I don't even eat on a table anymore. I think on special occasions a table cloth would look nicer (we have an antique wooden table, so i guess it depends on the kind of table you have) I don't  like placemats for some reason I think they look tacky. Try looking for a table cloth at pier 1 imports. They have a lot of stuff there.

Answer 20

I use tablecloths for more formal dinners or holidays.  If this is a casual meal..place mats are fine

Answer 21

I use tablecloths and/or placemats.

Try: Next.  John Lewis.  The Pier.  Ikea.  Habitat.

Answer 22

Tablecloths are optional. If you want to use one, use one. They won't think you're odd at all.

Answer 23

use a bed sheet. i do, and if you have a round table cut the sheet round, but a bit bigger than the table so it hangs over

Answer 24

It depends on the context of the meal and your personality.  Is it a fun, relaxed "lets get to know each other" meal?  Or a formal event?  Table cloths tend to be more formal while place mats are less.  For outside dinning, a table cloth can help make pours surfaces more sanitary.  Look online for "tablescapes" or "place settings" and mimic what you like.

as for purchasing cloths, check Wal-Mart or a fabric store.

Answer 25

I use a tablecloth.  Actually, I got my most recent one @ bed bath & beyond, it was on sale.