This beaded placemat is the perfect style for a sophisticated dinner party. It has a moody elegance to it, with gold beads gracefully surrounding a black center to create a stunning contrast. Gold is ...

I’ve found it’s nice to have a set of fabric placemats, too, for hosting family and friends. Below, I’ve scouted designs for various table shapes and sizes and kitchen decor schemes.

Knowing how to step a table — and to set it properly and stylishly — is a prerequisite of any good host these days. "Beaded placemats are a lovely way to add some sparkle and visual interest ...