Mar
31

Linen Tablecloth Decor.

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Selecting appropriate tablecloths for your table is very essential for improving the overall appearance of the furniture and thereby the attractiveness of your room. Everyone would like to have their rooms look smart and attractive. There are quite a lot of things one can do to achieve this. When it comes to decorating your table, selecting a suitable linen tablecloth can be your best option.

Tablecloths have some very specific functions. The primary use in fact is to enhance the appearance of the table. They are widely used in restaurants, for business conventions, marriage parties, birthday celebrations and so on. From a business perspective, having your tables decorated by clean and wrinkle free table cloths can impart a demure look to your place. Therefore, restaurant owners should be very careful while selecting the type of table cloth for their decoration.

There are a wide variety of linen table cloths available in the market. Most of them serve certain specific function, but there are quite few which are so versatile that with a little innovation, they can be used for almost any event all over the world. For instance, take the restaurant industry. It goes without saying that people prefer to dine out in a place which offers good food and a clean, attractive environment. Since the restaurant industry is a highly competitive one, its owners always make it a point to provide its customers the best experience and thereby attract new customers and retain existing ones.

Decorating a restaurant consists of various steps. Obviously, the most important part would be the decoration of the tables, since the customers would prefer a clean and attractive table. Nowadays, lots of people hire expert designers to design their restaurants. All these designers suggest having a linen table cloth for the tables. This is because they offer both quality and endurance at the same time. Even though the primary function of table cloths is to provide an attractive look, they should also be able to protect the table from any scratches and marks.

In a restaurant business, this becomes extremely important, because some stains can cause permanent harm to the tables. Therefore the table cloths that one select should be capable of absorbing such drips and gravies that can harm the look of the table. There are various materials that are employed for the fabrication of table linen. Some widely used materials are poly vinyl chloride, poly esters, cotton and paper. All these have specific applications and cannot serve the purpose of a universal fabric. But, linen can be used for the manufacture of table cloths which can be used for any practical purpose.

Linen tablecloths can be costlier than other types of materials, but in the long run, they will definitely prove its worth. They can be laundered and reused for a fairly long period of time. They will not lose their crispy, clean and demure look for a long time. Hence, investments on such linen tablecloths should never be considered as a burden.

Sep
29

Restaurant Tablecloth

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Let’s first open with the fact that a survey carried out in the USA found that in 2009, people attending restaurants with white tablecloths has increased by over 40% compared to last year. AND! To drive the point home, these same diners are spending more on their meals when dining out than they did a year ago. Thus it’s pretty clear that in the restaurant industry, good quality tablecloths make a difference in the customers’ eyes (new and existing) which helps take care of the restaurant business and ultimately the bottom line.

So, the question is… what makes a good restaurant tablecloth? Well let’s start with what we want from a restaurant tablecloth. Ultimately we would like the tablecloth to be and look clean, crisp yet soft to the touch. However, it must not only feel and look good, it must also be highly practical which means that it protects the table surface from scratches and any other kind of damage, it absorbs all the sauces and drips that come from a juicy feast.

Tablecloth materials are vitally important as they affect the way the tablecloths hang over the table, the way they feel to the touch, the way the light bounces off the cloth surface etc. There are various materials such as polyester, cotton, pvc and paper, and they all have their advantages and disadvantages depending on what the occasion calls for. If you are a cafe or diner that serves breakfasts and fast foods then standard polyester restaurant tablecloths may be more appropriate.

From a upscale restaurant tablecloth point of view, Irish linen is a popular choice but it can break the budget of smaller restaurants and eateries. It does take much more effort and costs much more in terms of the tablecloths themselves and the laundry costs, but in terms of the returns money wise it really depends on the particular restaurant, many restaurant businesses do not warrant the high cost outlay for “fine Irish linens” when standard polyester restaurant tablecloths in white or other solid colors will do the job just as well.

In terms of colours, white is usually the way to go especially for a restaurant geared towards formal occasions. It is a safe bet and shows to the customer that you have a clean kitchen with nothing to hide. White is also the colour that exudes dining elegance, and class. If white is not a possibility and you “dare to be different”, then you could always have a base tablecloth underneath with a different colour or even colored table runners. The size of the tablecloth will obviously depend on the dining table size.

In the end, not all restaurants need tablecloths, as excellent furniture is often a great style expression of the restaurant and cuisine served. However, if you are going to use tablecloths in a restaurant then consider the advice given, it’s your restaurant!, and it’s your success!.

Article by Jenny Sheridan, www.TableclothsForLess.com
Jenny Sheridan has been in the table linens industry for many years starting from humble beginnings as a seamstress, she knows enough to help restaurant owners on their choice of linen tablecloths. Jenny lives and breathes linens and is an avid interior designer. Jenny recognises that while food is part of the package, many other factors such as restaurant decor and tablecloths are critical to the making of a successful restaurant business.