A tablecloth is the backdrop to a dinner party. When setting the stage for your delicious bites to follow, you could go for a muted all-white vibe, maximal pattern-on-pattern look, or beachy cabana ...

A tablecloth does more than just protect your table’s surface. It can set the visual tone for the entire room, creating a foundation for the dinnerware, florals, and tapers to follow.

As for sizing: big is best. Sometimes new tablecloths will be offered in a few sizes, and I believe it’s best to err on the side of oversized and generous.