Updated on Jan. 06, 2025
Whether you're looking to protect against spills or add a pop of color, placemats are an easy way to elevate your dining table. Taste Recipes set stylist Stacey Genaw found the cutest picks for every style and budget.
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Bring some southern charm to your dining space with this set of four dainty floral placemats from Draper James. “They’re perfect for spring or summer,” Taste Recipes set stylist Stacey Genaw says. “Add some white plates and some white or yellow flowers to the table for a brunch with your favorite gals.”
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Options abound with these pretty woven placemats from Serena & Lily. Start by picking a shape—round, rectangular or square—then choose between a navy or natural scalloped edge. Handwoven out of abaca, these beautiful mats are a worthy investment for your dining space.
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The fork goes where? These personalized placemats from Etsy will help your little ones learn how to set the table. Choose between two cute color options.
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For a modern touch, look no further than West Elm’s block-printed placemats. Each four-pack is made by displaced artisans in India and is Fair Trade certified. Choose from four colorways—carmine, cerulean, starlight and spruce.
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“These cork Peter Rabbit placemats are sure to bring some sweetness to your holiday table,” Stacey says. And while they’re perfect for Easter decor, this set of four from Pottery Barn can be displayed all spring long.
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Mastering the boho look? You can’t go wrong with this 4-pack of pastel placemats. Available on Amazon, these round beauties add a fresh vibe to any table. We love that each mat has its own color and pattern, too. For more boho style, check out how to decorate with pampas grass.
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Reminiscent of the bold patterns and colors of the ’60s and ’70s, these brilliant orange floral placemats add a mid-century modern touch to your table. “These placemats would be really cute with some colored dinnerware,” Stacey says. Pick them up from Society 6 in a set of two or four.
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Another disposable option, Brooke & Lou’s paper placemats come in a 24-pack. “I love the striped pattern for the 4th of July decor or a beach-themed party,” Stacey says.
