Best Tablecloths
Outdoor Tablecloths
Outdoor tablecloths make the outdoors stylish and comfortable while protecting furniture from spills and damage. Much outdoor furniture is plastic and vulnerable to hot plates, sunlight, and weather damage. Durable outside coverings are a perfect way to protect furniture while adding personal flair to back yard events. Online retailers offer a multitude of options, so finding the perfect fit doesn’t have to be difficult!
Consider first the type of surface on which the covering will lay. What is the shape and size of the table? Do you need a round outdoor tablecloth or a square one? Should it be fifty inches? Seventy? If it is square, measure one side to find out the length and width. If it is round, measure the surface through the middle to find the diameter. If it is rectangle, measure it once in length and once in width. If it is oval or oblong, measure it through the middle lengthwise and once again widthwise. This will give you the basic dimension of the table. Now, figure out how many inches should hang over the side, multiply that by two, and then add it to both the width and length of the surface. Now you know the dimensions of your square or round covering!
Next, consider the kind of table. Does it have an umbrella? If so, look for an outdoor tablecloth with an umbrella hole. Perhaps your table is an odd shape, like an octagon. Specialty coverings like these come in all varieties. They may be fitted, free hanging (basic square or round style), or have a zipper. Windy weather conditions may also play a role in how you choose the style of your covering and you may consider a weight or elastic clips to hold it in place.
Outdoor Tablecloths That Work with Your Furniture
Finally, style is important! If you are entertaining guests with a barbeque, pool party, or just patio refreshments, your choice should speak volumes about your personal taste and style. Outdoor table coverings and other linens come in innumerable designs, colors, and prints. If your round umbrella table has a green umbrella, try to find a covering printed with a complimenting colorful design. If you are not in need of an outdoor tablecloth with an umbrella hole, and therefore have no umbrella fabric color, look around your space and see what other colors are there to tie the outdoor tablecloth in with your existing decor.