Guide

How to set an iftar table: layout and decoration
An iftar table step by step: breaking the fast with dates and water, where the soup bowl goes, a table runner for pide and shared dishes, large iftar dinners, colours... Read more...
How to set a Turkish breakfast table: layout and serving ideas
A breakfast table has two zones: shared dishes in the middle and each person's own place at the edge. Layout, colour choice, guest breakfasts and practical answers to stains. Read more...
How to set a New Year's Eve table: colours, patterns and layout
A New Year's Eve table step by step: first colour and pattern, then the layout with table runner, placemats and coasters. The pomegranate tradition, large tables and candle safety. Read more...
Cushion combinations: which pattern and colour for your sofa?
Combining cushions comes down to three rules: patterned cushions on a plain sofa, repeating one colour and mixing pattern scales. Cushion colours by sofa colour and how many cushions to... Read more...
Trousseau list: which table linen to buy and how many pieces?
Why table textiles work for a trousseau or a housewarming gift, how many place settings to buy, and how to choose a gift without knowing the size. Read more...
How long should a table runner be? Runner size by table length
A runner should be shorter than the table and no wider than a third of the table's width. Which table does a 140 cm runner fit, and how much should... Read more...
Cushion cover sizes: 40x40 or 43x43? How to choose the inner cushion
Cushion cover size is chosen to suit the inner cushion. The difference between 40x40 and 43x43, why the inner cushion should be a size larger than the cover, and washing... Read more...
How to set a table: where does each piece go?
Placemats, plates, cutlery, glasses and runners each have a set place on the table. The difference between an everyday table and a dinner party, and three common layout mistakes. Read more...
How to clean laminated placemats and wash cushion covers
A laminated surface does not go in the machine; it wipes clean with a damp cloth. Cushion covers wash on a 30 °C delicate cycle. What to do for each... Read more...
Placemat, table runner, coaster: what is each one for?
The four pieces of table textiles each have a different job. Which one protects the table, which one sets the layout, which one is enough on its own — and... Read more...
Placemat sizes: how many centimetres for which table?
Placemat size depends on table width and the number of people. Standard sizes, the space to leave per person and what to watch for on a round table. Read more...