Dining tables, for obvious reasons, are generally very plain and boring. Some people believe they sometime stop the flow of interior decoration. I have seen many dining tables that are poorly decorated and give a dull look to the dining room.
To solve this problem, it is advisable to use washable table mats to complement the look of the home and to decorate the dining table. Though there are different varieties of table mats available in various materials such as fabric, plastic, bamboo, crochet, leather and jute in the market, but the washables ones are better for convenience and they simply give value for ones money. From sophisticated to whacky, ethnic to modern, the list is endless.
The washable ones are also made mainly of cloth, wire, vinyl, wood, cane, jute board or plastic appearing highly modern in their appeal with the aim of protecting the dining table as well as beautifying it.
They dress up the dining area and preserve it from early wear and food stains. They simply provide style, neatness, color and practicality to eating experience. They also make eating and winding up after eating neat and tidy. They go a long way in giving a face-lift and freshening the dining area at little cost and effort
These table mats are widely available in a huge variety of material, design, prints, colors and textures. Their prices vary according to the material used, and a person’s choice of design. Material like cotton, linen, silk, jute, plastic are mainly used to make the washable table mat, they vary in their patterns and beautiful prints and are suitable for all occasions because of their features of being washable when stained.
They also double up as a decoration accessory and enhances the appeal of the home generally. It is also a stylish way of making a cultural statement. These mats are more flexible in terms of usability than those that are not washable. They can be used to place dishes of cooked food, cutlery and eating plates. Their shapes and sizes make movement and placing easy.
While settling for a washable table mat, always keep the theme and decoration of your home in mind. Here are some useful tips to help you with the appropriate one.
The table mat should leave enough space on the table to place dishes while eating, the size of the dining table should be considered.
The color of the dining table should complement the mats. Dark-coloured table tops should be decorated with lighter coloured mats and vice versa. You can use any colour of table mats for glass table tops as long as they complement the look of the living room.
Also do not forget to keep the decor of your room in mind while choosing one. For example, for ethnic setting, the colourful ones will be perfect and for modern and chic setting, choose simple and subtle designs.
If you have children at home, the waterproof and stain-resistant type will be ideal. These are easier to wash and they stay new for a longer time. They are generally available in plastic, wood and leather materials.
With the washable table mat, you don’t have to change your table mats often to give a fresh look to your dining room.
They are generally priced between N1, 500 and N2, 000 depending upon the design and material used. They normally come in sets of four or six mats, but you may also purchase each mat separately.
You can find them in gift shops mainly in Lagos Island especially for people who like to resell.
