Who Says that Tablecloths are too Old Fashioned

When people think about interior design, their tastes change each and every year because of the many new additions when it comes to fashion.

One of the most disputed things as of lately is the tablecloth – quite popular in the days of old, but shunned by more than a few in recent times. It is up to you to finally decide whether tablecloths are old fashioned. We can tell you one thing – they are not, and there is more than a great way to make your home into something modern and at the same time elegant, with the use of tablecloths.

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First of all, you need to consider how your rooms look. If you are going for the completely modern look, which relies only on base naked flooring, then perhaps yes – tablecloths really are too old fashioned for you. But what happens the second you place a rag or something else?

The whole style demands for adding a few additional items. One of these is the proper tablecloth – you cannot simply leave a naked table just like that and expect it to look nice coupled with the rest of the house.

Next off you should keep in mind that while some tablecloths are pretty nice, other really are textbook old fashioned. This is why you might want to ditch your grandma’s cloths and go for something more modern. You need to choose something, which complements the overall color palette of your home. You should also go for a thinner tablecloth if you live in a modern apartment.

This will add just the amount of elegance you need without relying too much on being an intrusive addition to your home. With that in mind always choose the colors and consistency of your tablecloths wisely.

Sizing is yet again one thing which you should take into consideration. In the 21st century you might not want to give your table a whole tablecloth.

This is why you might think of a partial cover, which looks elegant, while at the same time providing you with just as much cover as you need in order to cover the table. If you want to go for the Parisian look however, you might want to choose a larger tablecloth.

That way you might give your dining room that café look, which inspires all the great writers around the world.

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Just because a tablecloth is called such does not mean that you have to place it on a table. Consider how good a cloth would look on your sofa, or even on the floor of a small room if you want.

The only difference between the tablecloth and any other ornamented cloth out there is its name. This is why you can think of a million different ways you can make use of your old tablecloths and still call them modern. You just need a little bit of abstract imagination in order to get a few ideas.

If the question of whether tablecloths are all old fashioned needs to be answered, then we can tell you straight away – no, they are not. You just need to find the type and style, which will suit your needs best.

Even if you have some old tablecloths that you are not currently using, perhaps you should spend a little time and think. You will no doubt find a lot of applications for an old cloth – all you need is a little bit of imagination. Make sure you think before you toss out.

Even if you toss them out, consider leaving them somewhere where others might take them.

This article has been written by  Claire Grimsby