Table runner and topper sizes?
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Table runner and topper sizes?
I need some pointers on sizes for table toppers and runners.
I have a narrow rectangular table. 31x47 with two 17.5 inch extensions. Should I make runners in 3 different sizes to accommodate the 3 possible lengths of the table?
We eat all our meals at it.
I made one runner for it, but it was way too wide, I did not have room to set the table when it was on the table. Or it the idea to remove the runner before setting the table?
I have a few questions around size.
Should a runner hang off the end of the table to just cover the centre?
Is their a standard ratio for the size of a table runner compared to the size of the table?
What about table toppers for round tables? My mum and mil have round tables. Is their a ratio for toppers?
I do not have resources (time and money) to do a bunch of trial runs to see what works best.
Thank you for any help you can offer.
I have a narrow rectangular table. 31x47 with two 17.5 inch extensions. Should I make runners in 3 different sizes to accommodate the 3 possible lengths of the table?
We eat all our meals at it.
I made one runner for it, but it was way too wide, I did not have room to set the table when it was on the table. Or it the idea to remove the runner before setting the table?
I have a few questions around size.
Should a runner hang off the end of the table to just cover the centre?
Is their a standard ratio for the size of a table runner compared to the size of the table?
What about table toppers for round tables? My mum and mil have round tables. Is their a ratio for toppers?
I do not have resources (time and money) to do a bunch of trial runs to see what works best.
Thank you for any help you can offer.
#2
I think it's personal preference for the size of table toppers and runners. I can see it would be a problem if leaving the runner on the table when setting it would mean that your dishes would be part on and part off of the runner, but otherwise you can leave it on (realizing that food might spill on it) or take it off. Tables look very festive with the runner in place.
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I have made one that is too wide for place mats to go with it. I think in the future I would make one a little narrower so I could use place mats along the sides. Not sure on the length. Either long enough that I don't need place mats on the ends or short enough to accommodate them. As for a round table, I have been thinking this one over for my Mom. I guess the same thoughts would determine the size of this one also.
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I like my runners to hang off the ends of the table, but no one sits at the ends... I would make it 6' (72"). When 0 or 1 of the leaves are installed, it will hang off the ends, and when the table is fully extended it can 'float' in the middle.
As to your 'trial and error' comment, I would get a sheet and fold it to different sizes to see what you like. As far as a round table, you need to either make it big enough so the plates sit fully on it, or make it small enough that they don't. Same thing with a runner.
As to your 'trial and error' comment, I would get a sheet and fold it to different sizes to see what you like. As far as a round table, you need to either make it big enough so the plates sit fully on it, or make it small enough that they don't. Same thing with a runner.
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I make my table runners small enough to set the table. They act as decorative elements in the center. But I also make runners for my kitchen island to set casseroles on and make a buffet line. So far I have a mexican one and a seafood one. They function as giant hot pads. I even put the heat proof batting in them (like the kind used in potholders).
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