If you’ve found yourself tasked with hosting the next spicy soiree for your friends and family, then you’re probably looking to find the best tips and tricks to create a night filled with not only good food, but good company and (arguably most importantly) an elevated tablescape that will leave your guests in awe.
Like most things in life, having a solid foundation will set you up for success. Therefore, setting the foundations for a great dinner party is incredibly important. And by foundations we mean in the form of soft, beautiful and quality tablecloths or table linen.
Choosing the right tablecloth to suit your design aesthetic will make a world of a difference to the entire dining experience – trust us, it’s a worthwhile investment for your dining space.
From earthy linens to botanical prints, we’ve rounded up the best tablecloths that will upgrade your next dining experience – whether that’s a dinner party at yours or a dinner for two.
1. In Bed linen tablecloth, starting from $130, The Iconic
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Add a bit of warmth to your dining experience with this striped marigold number by In Bed. Made with pure woven linen and a thread count of 175 gsm, it’s the added touch of luxury you’ve been searching for.
2. Vintage linen table cloth, $159, Aura Home
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Simple and sleek – yet still making a statement. This black linen tablecloth by Aura Home is woven on a handloom, hand-dyed and enzyme washed to create a charming vintage linen texture that’ll leave your guests (and you) in awe.
3. Muse Ashra fringed rust tablecloth, $79.95, Pillow Talk
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If you’re looking to extend your rustic interior design into the dining area, then this fringed tablecloth is an excellent choice. In a stunning terracotta hue – complete the look with matching fringed placemats and napkins.
4. Morgan and Finch Ellery Napery tablecloth, from $49.95, Bed Bath N’ Table
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A touch of botanical flair is always a good idea. Surround yourself in native flora in the form of a stylish tablecloth by Morgan and Finch – it’s an easy way to add some pattern into your dining space.
5. Heritage Florence scalloped edge tablecloth, $99.95, Myer
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Elevate your tablescape with this dreamy duck egg blue tablecloth by Heritage. Featuring a unique scalloped edge, it’s the missing piece to your dining table makeover that you’ve been looking for.
6. Cucina olives rectangular tablecloth, starting from $119.99, Canningvale
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Extend your taste in food to your taste in table linen with this beautiful olive-patterned tablecloth by Canningvale. Made from 100 per cent cotton – it’s soft and lightweight, you’ve met your ultimate dining table sidekick.
7. French linen tablecloth, $135, I Love Linen
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Bring a breath of fresh air to your tablescape and bask in quality table linen. This beige gingham tablecloth by I Love Linen will elevate your dining experience while inviting you and your guests to a night filled with great food and even better memories.
8. Linen House Belmondo tablecloth, from $103.99 (usually $129.99), The Iconic
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We’re clinging onto the remnants of the warmer weather with this contemporary and fun tablecloth option by Linen House. Celebrating the tartan check pattern in a fun orange hue, it will leave a lasting impression within your tablecloth collection.
9. Golden sky floral tablecloth, $149.99, Adairs
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Staying within the light and bright colour palette is this floral number by Adairs. With a botanical watercolour pattern that is sure to bring life into your dining aesthetic, you’ll want to add this to your dinner party arsenal.
10. Terracotta 100% french flax linen tablecloth, $100, Bed Threads
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If we could swim in luxuriously soft linen, we would. Bed Threads’ 100 per cent flax linen tablecloths are the next best thing. In this gorgeous terracotta hue, it’s the perfect base for a delicious homecooked meal.
11. Small checkers thyme tablecloth, $245, Bonnie and Neil
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Checkers are back and here to stay. This thyme-green checkered tablecloth by Bonnie and Neil will add a pop of colour and fun to your next dinner soiree.
12. Strawberry Delight tablecloth, $159, Kip and Co
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Designed in Melbourne, these plump strawberries on a pink base will take centre-stage at your next brunch party. Finished with contrasting dark green gingham edging – suddenly we’re basking in golden European summers, with a mocktail in hand.
13. Dana tablecloth, $149, Country Road
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Woven with a luxurious blend of cotton and linen to create subtle tonal variation, dressing your dining table with the Dana tablecloth is an easy way to add some texture and visual interest. It’s the perfect finishing touch for a minimalist home.
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