Table Runners, Table Covers & Placemats

Set the foundation. Our table runners, covers, and placemats lay the groundwork for a beautiful table, with party and everyday linens for celebrations and gatherings.

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      Every beautiful table starts with what is underneath, and this collection gathers table runners, table covers, and placemats to build on. Shop party tablecloths and covers, decorative runners, and placemats in patterns and colors for birthdays, holidays, showers, and everyday entertaining.

      Start with a cover or runner as the base, then layer placemats and tableware on top to build a cohesive look. Mixing a patterned runner with solid placemats, or vice versa, adds depth. Pair these with our kitchen and entertaining pieces to complete the table.

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      A table cover, or tablecloth, drapes over the whole table to cover the surface, while a table runner is a narrower strip that runs down the center over a cover or bare table for a decorative accent. Many tables use both: a cover as the base and a runner for color and pattern on top.

      A table runner should be longer than your table so it overhangs the ends, typically by about 6 to 12 inches on each side, and roughly a third of the table's width. Measure your table length and add 12 to 24 inches total. When using it with placemats, a narrower runner down the center works best.

      You can use either or both. A tablecloth alone gives a clean, covered look; placemats alone suit a bare table you want to show; and layering placemats over a cloth or runner adds depth and protects the table. For parties, layering creates a styled look, while everyday meals often just need placemats.