Table linens are one of the most overlooked ways to change how a dining space feels — and one of the most confusing to shop for. Here's what each piece is actually for.
Table Cloths: Full Coverage
A table cloth covers the whole table and sets the tone for the whole meal — best for dinner parties, holidays, or anytime the table itself needs to disappear behind the linen. See the Table Cloth collection (link to: https://www.griham.ca/collections/table-clothes) for handcrafted options.
Table Runners: Effortless Everyday Styling
A runner sits down the center of the table over bare wood or a tablecloth, adding color and texture without the commitment of full coverage. It's the easiest piece to keep out for everyday use — browse the Table Runners collection (link to: https://www.griham.ca/collections/table-runners).
Placemats: Practical and Personal
Placemats define individual settings, protect the table surface, and work well in smaller households where a full cloth feels like overkill. The Placemats collection (link to: https://www.griham.ca/collections/placemats) pairs naturally with either a runner or a bare table.
Layering Them Together
For everyday use: placemats alone. For a slightly elevated weeknight dinner: placemats plus a runner. For guests: a table cloth as the base, with a runner on top for contrast and placemats layered over that at each seat.
See the full range in the Table Linens collection (link to: https://www.griham.ca/collections/table-cloth).
