Choosing Placemats for Your Table
Consider the size and finish of the table, the tableware you use and how much colour or pattern you want to introduce. Placemats can create definition around individual place settings while adding another material and texture to the dining surface. A more restrained colour can work closely with the finish of the table, while a stronger tone or pattern can provide contrast. When choosing between designs, consider how they relate to your glassware, serving pieces and other objects that regularly sit on the table.
Chilewich Placemats
Chilewich explores woven textiles through colour, pattern and material innovation. The placemat collection includes distinctive weaves and graphic patterns ranging from understated neutrals to richer colours, allowing individual settings to take on a different character without changing the wider dining space. Explore the wider Chilewich collection at Huset, including the brand’s floor mats and rugs for indoor and outdoor spaces.
Basketweave, Pattern and Colour
Different weave structures give each Chilewich placemat its own surface and visual rhythm. Basketweave uses a structured over-and-under pattern, while other designs explore changes in line, colour and repetition. Placemats can be coordinated across the table or mixed where colours and patterns share a connection. Consider the tone and grain of timber tables, the colour of painted or metal surfaces and the tableware being used when selecting a finish.
Placemats for Indoor and Outdoor Dining
Chilewich placemats can move between indoor and outdoor dining settings, making them useful across dining rooms, balconies, terraces and other entertaining areas. Their woven construction provides a practical surface that can be cleaned after use. Pair placemats with pieces from Huset’s Tableware collection, or explore Dining Tables and Outdoor Dining Tables when considering the wider setting.
Caring for Chilewich Placemats
Regular cleaning helps maintain the appearance of woven placemats between meals. Always follow the care instructions provided for the individual Chilewich product, particularly when treating spills or more persistent marks.
Explore Placemats in Melbourne
Shop Chilewich placemats online or visit Huset’s Cheltenham showroom to experience selected colours and weaves. If you would like to view a particular placemat, contact our team before visiting to confirm its current showroom availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Placemats create an individual surface for each place setting while introducing colour, pattern or texture to the table. They can also provide a practical layer between tableware and the dining surface.
Consider the finish of the dining table and the tableware used with it. A similar tone can create a more restrained setting, while contrasting colours can give each place setting greater definition.
Yes. The Chilewich placemats currently ranged by Huset are suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
The current Huset placemats use Chilewich's TerraStrand woven material, with product specifications also listing Microban.
Follow the care instructions for the individual product. The current Huset category guidance recommends routine cleaning with soap, water and a soft sponge or cloth.
No. Placemats can relate to tableware through colour or material without matching it directly. Contrasting colours and patterns can also create a more distinctive table setting.
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