Most tablescapes are assembled with the same features – a grounding tablecloth, plates and cutlery, glassware, and a decorative centerpiece. But the best tablescapes include an additional element – a set of chic napkins.
And no, we aren't talking the disposable paper variety: for an elegant table, you want cloth. Made from cotton, linen, specialty fabrics, or blends, cloth napkins take ordinary tablescapes from good to great. They're proof that you, as a host, are willing to go the extra mile to create a scene that's layered, considered, and thoughtfully designed.
The beauty of cloth napkins is that there are endless variations of them – floral, fringed, embroidered – so you're certain to find a set that matches your personal style. There are even cloth napkins that tap into this summer's top table decor trends, including Anthropologie's Bistro Tile Napkins that channel Italian summer energy and Williams Sonoma's Embroidered Gingham Napkins that look as coastal chic as can be. And since all cloth napkins are washable, you can use them again and again, for every dinner party you host this summer and for summers to come.
Ahead, find 24 picks that'll make your table setting look and feel complete this summer.
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