Dining Table Runners

Table runners are generally available in 2 types. The first is your everyday, all-year-round table runner. The second type would be used during special occasions like Christmas or Thanksgiving.  

Features

Subtle in nature.

Made from various fabric, depending on type.

Instead of covering or flooding the table with cloth, they add to the beauty of a table, becoming a great supporting accessory that complements your table.

Types 

Here are some of the major types of dining table runners that you should know about.

Modern table runner

A modern table runner is a general term that is used to describe any table runners that look new and unique. Modern runners are often accompanied with strong colors and graphics too.

Quilted table runner

When you run your hands on it, you will enjoy its rather thick layer of fabric. This is because quilted runners are made from multiple layers of fabric that are sewn together.

Do you fancy boxed or symmetry patterns? Then you should get runners that are quilted. Note that you can find unique decorations like a picture of an animal or flower. This way, you're not just limited to boxes of colors when it comes to a quilted runner.

Plaid table runner

Although it is rather similar to the quilted runner, the plaid runner deserves a mention. Like the predecessor, it contains symmetrical box patterns with straight lines on it. These boxes often appear in a 2-color setting. In the fashion world, plaid shirts are rather popular too.

Woven table runner

Like its name suggests, this type of runner is woven from a fabric. Its sewing details (lines) are rather visible simply because it is woven.

It is recommended that you use it on a wooden dining table because of its natural look.

Embroidered table runner

Do you like it when a certain pattern or illustration surfaces to the top, creating a 3D art effect? The embroidered process makes the patterns extrude. So when you run your hands across the embroidered runner, you can feel the patterns with your bare hands.

Beaded table runner

Did you know that beads are used to make runners too? These tiny little things are used along with the multitude of creative sewing patterns, resembling the rich Victorian furniture design which looks elegant.

Burgundy table runner

For most white colored dining table, it is best that you use the burgundy table runner. It is one of the most popular table runners among all simply because of its burgundy color (dark red). It is mostly available in a single solid burgundy color.

Cotton table runner

Cotton is a wonderful gift from nature. Not only it is furry and nice to touch, it also protects you from dust! If you have asthma, you will want to use a table runner made from cotton material. Cotton is a material that is renewable too. It will never go extinct.

Best of all, since the cotton material can be dyed easily, it can have many types of colors. This means more color choices for you.

Silk table runner

By default, the silk fabric is smooth and almost glossy (shimmering). Just by looking at the silk runner, it looks very inviting and classy. Yet, it is a 100% natural fabric.

Satin table runner

Satin is the fabric with more gloss compared to silk.

What is the difference between satin and silk? A lot of people have been comparing them because they look almost similar. Silk is 100% natural while satin is not. Satin is man-made. It is a combination of other synthetic materials (polyester and nylon) and silk.

Damask table runner

Damask is another popular and heavily used fabric material for table runners. It is a type of reversible fabric that is made from linen, cotton or silk. A damask table runner always has a specific woven pattern as seen in the picture.

Mini runner

The mini table runner is perfect for smaller tables like the coffee table due to its smaller size.

Table lace

A table lace has perforated designs which depict floral patterns. It can be availed as a runner, a table cloth (bigger) or a table centerpiece, giving you 3 sizes to choose from.

Benefits

Does your table look dull all the time?

Wondering about an extremely cheap and quick solution to deal with this problem?

Need to impress someone coming to your home for dinner but don't know how?

Get dining table runners. They add style and luxury to your eating tables.

Tips

Like tablecloths, runners get dirty too. Make sure you clean them regularly. Otherwise, they can look old, defeating its original purpose of breathing new life into your dining table.

How to buy table runners

Where to buy table runners? You can find them easily in linen stores. But that would be too tiring, wouldn't it? Nowadays, we have something called the Internet! Use it. Most photos supplied by manufacturers are high quality enough so you can examine the runner quality and fine details. Rest assured. You will get what you see.

If you think you want to make one yourself, why not? A customized table runner is great when you can't seem to find a desirable runner to buy. Maybe you can't find the right size, texture, color or design. So, go the customized route. But it requires some sewing knowledge and experience before you can create your own table runner, not to mention having to hunt for a suitable stock fabric first.

How to use table runners

It is better if you place the runner on top of an existing table cloth. However, you may want to place it directly on top of your kitchen table too. This is fine and is up to your personal preference. As a tip, you should place the runner on top of a white tablecloth. This is a surefire way of making your table look classy and elegant. Another good way to guarantee elegance is to use a gold table runner.

On top of your runner, place a centerpiece. This can be a flower pot, fruits, a plate accompanied with cups and so on. Basically anything that looks good and matches the overall table decoration.

What about the length of the runner? Generally, most people set their runners so that it hangs at both ends by a few inches. This is suitable for a runner made from satin. However, some may prefer setting a short runner that is made from woven fabric. Remember, there are no rules set in stone when it comes to table runner patterns. You may dress up your table in whichever ways you like, as long as you and your guests like the table setting.

Anyone can afford a great looking dining table runner, especially during this age. So when it comes to kitchen decorating, you must save your dining table with a runner!

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