10 tips to make your table a success

1. If your table is round, it is always better to use a square tablecloth, as it will give it a more current, modern, and fresh touch. To ensure a square tablecloth fits your round table correctly, it must have a perfectly square proportion; all its sides must have exactly the same measurement. I like the tablecloth to hang between 25 and 35 cm, depending on whether the event is more or less formal. If you want to know more about why you should choose a square tablecloth for your round table, click here.
   
   
2. Protect your table with a table protector. This will help protect your table from spilled liquids, excessive heat from a plate or serving dish. It also helps to muffle the noise of plates, glasses, and cutlery against the table.
   
   
3. Before setting your table, think carefully about the occasion. It is important that the tablecloth you choose matches the context, space, and type of celebration. Remember that the pattern, fabric, or color you choose is key.
   
   
4. And if you have a very special occasion, and you want your table to look especially elegant, we recommend using a tablecloth with a lot of drape. The most elegant option would be a floor-length tablecloth.
   
   
5. If you have a plain-colored tablecloth, patterned napkins are an excellent option, as you will achieve a simple but very special table with a very modern look.
   
   
6. If your dining room is wallpapered with stripes, you can choose a plain or patterned fabric. But if your wall has some kind of pattern, a checked, striped, or plain tablecloth would be the best option.
   
   
7. If you have a rug under your dining table, it is important that the tablecloth you choose matches it. For example, if you have a Persian rug, you should not use a gingham tablecloth; a plain fabric or a subtle pattern that goes with it would be best.
   
   
8. Large linen napkins, with printed or embroidered initials, will always add a more elegant touch to your table. Remember that at La Compañía Francesa you can have them customized. You can see all our napkins here.
   
   
9. If you are having a meal with children, it is best to use a coated tablecloth with a print or gingham checks, it will give it a more cheerful touch in addition to the functionality it has thanks to the coating.
   
   
10. You can play with napkins by alternating patterned and plain ones. You will achieve a different, distinct, and bold touch.

We hope these tips have been very useful to you!