What size tablecloth to choose?
For everyday life or for special occasions, there's nothing like a beautiful tablecloth to give your living room a new look. However, it is not always easy to find the tablecloth that perfectly meets your needs. What size to choose? Is the choice of materials and colors just as important? We tell you everything to find THE tablecloth most suitable for your type of table, a tablecloth Coucke of course.
ROUND, SQUARE OR RECTANGULAR, WHICH SHAPE TO CHOOSE?
DO YOU HAVE A ROUND TABLE?
The size of your future tablecloth will then be defined by the diameter. To know it, you just have to measure your table on the center and to add a margin for the drop, generally count between 20 and 35 cm for it.
To be more precise, the calculation is as follows:
Perfect size of your round tablecloth = diameter of the table + (2 x the drop)
And if math is not your forte, focus on :
- a 180 cm diameter tablecloth for a round table of 8 people
- a 235 cm diameter tablecloth for a large round table for 12 people
YOUR TABLE IS SQUARE… WHICH TABLECLOTH TO CHOOSE?
A square table is measured in the same way as a round table: take into consideration the size of your table and add a few centimeters for the drop.
For example, choose :
● a tablecloth of 170x170 cm for a square table of 4 persons
● a tablecloth of 180x180 cm for a large square table for 8 people
AND IF YOUR TABLE IS RECTANGULAR... WHICH TABLECLOTH?
It will be measured differently: you will also have to take into account the width as well as the length of the table, then add the centimeters of the drop on each side, at least 20 cm.
We help you, you need:
● a tablecloth 150X190cm for a rectangular table of 6 to 8 people
● a tablecloth 160x240cm for a rectangular table of 10 people
● a tablecloth 180x300cm for a large rectangular table for 12 or 14 people.
IT'S NOT JUST THE SIZE THAT COUNTS
Our quality tablecloths are made to resist the hazards of time and daily life. This is why it is essential to make the right choice and this choice can be based on materials, colors and also ease of maintenance. All our Coucke plain tablecloths are made in France, available in nearly 26 colors, to be combined or mismatched with napkins and table runners according to your desires!
COTTON...
Our 100% cotton tablecloths are a radical change from the traditional cotton tablecloths that have to be changed after each meal or the rigid plastic coated waxed cloths.
What makes us different? An anti-stain Teflon® treatment that repels water and oil, without negatively affecting the fabric's air permeability. This technology allows liquids to bead up and slide off the surface of the fabric. Other substances are wiped or blotted with a clean cloth, while dry dirt is easily brushed off. This tablecloth can therefore be washed less regularly in a low temperature machine. Little tip: ironing reactivates the action of its Teflon® coating! This is why its fabric keeps its new appearance longer!
OR POLYLIN?
You can also choose a polyline tablecloth that will bring style to your interior decoration with its refined and modern look. Its blend of 50% linen and 50% polyester makes our tablecloths very easy to maintain and offers a highly resistant quality, perfectly adapted to an intensive use.
AND IF I DON'T FIND MY HAPPINESS?
Don't know the exact size of your table? Leave your measuring tape in the drawer: count the number of guests present. To make sure your guests feel most comfortable at the table, leave about 50 to 60 cm between them.
Even with the right advice, it can be difficult to find the perfect tablecloth size. Our Coucke table linen collection offers you the possibility to have your tablecloth custom made to fit you perfectly. Contact us to discuss your ideal size.
