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.

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 ...

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 ...