Christmas dining: top ten festive placemats

Deck the halls – or at least the dining table – with these lovely seasonal placemats. The Christmas table always takes centre stage during the festive season, so make sure it looks its best – you can leave these placemats in situ while the decorations are up to add a festive feel.

If you think that having placemats you only use for four weeks a year is a bit extravagant, we’ve also included some plainer options that you can use all year round – dress them up at Christmas with holly sprigs, gold paper stars or ribbon.

 

1. Copper placemats, Mia Fleur

With their deliciously, hand beaten finish these copper placemats take centre stage and glam up the dining table. They have a rubber backing to protect your surfaces and are made from aluminium with a copper dye coating. £40 for a set of two, available from MiaFleur.

2. Pure linen placemats, Tolly McRae

For a classic look this Christmas, try these pure linen placemats in a range of muted shades. Choose from dove grey, rosewood, charcoal, pure white or natural, and accessorise with lots of silver and crystal. £24 each, available from Tolly McRae.

3. Ruusunen placemat, Vallila

In bright, festive colours, this fabric placemat from leading Finnish home accessories brand Vallila would also work well for a New Year party. Adds a splash of colour to plain table. £7.90 each, available from Vallila.

4. Shards placemat, Beyond the Fridge

If you’re in love with the trend geometrical shapes then this is for you. Made  in Somerset, these mats have a textured, heat-resistant surface for extra grip and are backed with a layer of cork. Available in other colours and designs, £12 each from Beyond the Fridge.

5. Slate placemats, Garden Trading

Looking for a stylish yet simple dining table set, perfect for dressing up for Christmas or down for everyday? This set of four slate coasters and four placemats is durable and heat resistant – you can even write guests’ names on them in chalk! £24.50 for the set, available from Garden Trading.

6. Holly placemat, Beyond the Fridge

Ok, it’s only once a year – so let’s go all out for Christmas! These durable, cork-backed mats, £12 each,  are easy to clean and will cheer up the festive table year after year. Matching coasters also available, all from Beyond the Fridge.

7. Robin and mistletoe placemats, Sophie Allport

If you prefer a more understated seasonal style, this set of four ‘Robin & Mistletoe’ placemats feature some plump red breasted robins on a grey background. Practical and stylish for everyday use, the set costs £27 from Sophie Allport. Matching coasters also available.

8. Winter woodland placemats. KitchenCraft

Get into the Christmas spirit with this set of four laminated and cork backed placemats, £9.99, perfect for enjoying your Christmas meal. Matching coasters also available. See the KitchenCraft website for details.

9. Set of two beaded silver placemats, Creative Tops

These table mats are beautifully made with silver glass beads. Hand made with a silk backing, these mats will add a touch of hand-crafted luxury to dining arrangements. £20 for a set of two, see the Creative Tops website for stockists.

10. Festive family Christmas placemat, Dotcomgiftshop

Ideal for younger guests are these Festive Family placemats, practical and wipeclean with a festive design. £3.95 each, available from Dotcomgiftshop.

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