Table Setting With Linen – Practical Tips and Beautiful Colour Combinations
Setting the table with linen is one of the simplest ways to create a warm and inviting atmosphere at home. The material drapes naturally, is durable, and develops a beautifully lived-in texture over time. Here you’ll find practical tips on how to use linen in your table settings and how different colour combinations can transform the entire mood around the table.
Why linen is perfect for table settings
Linen is natural, timeless, and easy to care for. It can be used every day, develops a beautiful patina, and doesn’t need to be perfectly ironed to look good. That’s why table linen in 100% linen is a much-loved choice for both festive occasions and everyday meals.
Avocado + Jeep Green – a vibrant green table setting
Green tones are wonderfully easy to combine. A tablecloth in Avocado brings a light and fresh base, while napkins or a runner in Jeep Green add depth and contrast. The result is a harmonious table setting with a natural feel – perfect for seasonal dinners or an extra nice weekend breakfast.
Tips:
- Let the napkins fall naturally for a relaxed expression.
- Mix glassware in different heights to add subtle dynamics.
A tablecloth in Jeep Green with napkins in Avocado creates a soft, natural table setting.
Natural Beige + Real Red + Cabernet – warmth and character
If you want a table setting with more personality, this trio is worth leaning on. Natural Beige offers a calm and soft base, while Real Red and Cabernet bring colour and warmth without taking over. This combination works beautifully for holidays as well as dinners when you want something more than “just neutral”.
Tips:
- Use red napkins in slightly different shades for a more lively look.
- Combine with natural materials – wood, ceramics, linen ribbon.
Vanilla + Almond – calm, timeless, and easy to get right
If you prefer a softer palette, Vanilla and Almond are a perfect match. Gentle, neutral tones that create a still and elegant expression and work all year round. Ideal for both everyday meals and special occasions.
Tips:
- Let the tablecloth be the base and build up with small details like candles, dried flowers, or textured glass.
- Try mixing different beige tones for a subtle but thoughtful result.
The striped Misty Edge Almond tablecloth with Almond napkins creates a calm, elegant look without feeling formal.
How to create a personal table setting with linen
- Mix colours – the texture of linen helps tones blend beautifully.
- Work with layers: tablecloth + runner + napkins create depth.
- Choose colours that harmonise with the rest of the room.
- Let the linen live – a few creases simply make it softer.
Take advantage of Linen Love Week – 25% off
Want to try a new colour combination or refresh your table for the season? During Linen Love Week, you get 25% off all table linen – tablecloths, napkins, runners and placemats – with the code LOVE.
A great moment to discover your next linen favourites and bring more warmth, colour, and texture to the table.
