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Best placemats for dinnertime that are stylish and practical

Source: Mrs. Alice

Tablescaping is an art.

Usually seen in top restaurants, at weddings and on photoshoots, pimping up mealtimes with chic cutlery, a nice tablecloth and stylish plates is a sure-fire way to make dining at home that much more exciting. We eat with our eyes first, after all.

The one rule to elevating table settings? It’s all about layers. Starting with a , plain or patterned, adding a cool placemat serves as a setting for charger plates, , and . Opting for complimenting or contrasting placemat patterns can change the look and is a simple way of adding a sense of occasion to

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