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Beautiful Table Linens

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Lovely table linens -- from a damask tablecloth to a beaded runner -- can make your dining room sparkle whether it is a Wednesday night or a holiday or special occasion. Picking one that matches your personal style and meshes well with your china patterns and the spirit of the occasion is all part of the fun. The best part is that you can mix and match and constantly change your linens to achieve different looks. Here are some table linens, including tablecloths, that you might like for your dining room --

Benson Mills Vienna Classical Damask Tablecloth

Benson Mills Vienna Classical Damask Tablecloth - Pricegrabber

Damask in any color is a classic look that provides the perfect backdrop for bone white china or dishes with colorful patterns. The damask gives the fabric that little something special. It adds just the right amount of sparkle to your table without overpowering the place settings.

Canaan Company Monticello Tamila Umber Table Runner

Monticello Tamila Umber Table Runner - Pricegrabber
Sometimes you can make the biggest impact on your table with a small piece of fabric right in the center known as a runner. Some runners, like this one, are elaborately decorated and can be really dramatic. They are a great centerpiece and runway for the many dishes you are serving.

Lemon Jacquard Tablecloths

Lemon Jacquard Tablecloth - Pricegrabber
This lemon jacquard tablecloth adds color to your table. It's festive and can really give life to your white dishes and serving pieces. Even though the colors are bright, the simple design makes the tablecloth sophisticated and subdued.

Paisley Tapestry Tablecloth

Paisley Tapestry Tablecloth from Crate and Barrel - Pricegrabber
When you want to make a statement on your table, you might consider a bold pattern such as paisley. It is refined yet whimsical. In this case, the tablecloth can also bring rich colors to your dining room.

Mahogany Solid Color Hemstitch Tablecloth

Mahogany Solid Color Hemstitch Tablecloth - Pricegrabber

The linen hemstitch tablecloth is a classy way to bring life to your dining room table. It's simple yet elegant and could last a lifetime if you take proper care of it. Hemstitch will never go out of style, after all. And you can get this affordable, 100 percent cotton tablecloth in a variety of colors to match your decor and place settings.

Butterfly Meadow Table Linens

Butterfly Meadow Tablecloths from Lenox - Pricegrabber
If you'd like to bring a little bit of whimsy and a ton of color to your dining room, you should consider the Butterfly Meadow table linens by Lenox. It feels like a spring picnic even if there's snow on the ground.

Lenox Opal Innocence Tablecloth

Lenox Opal Innocence Tablecloth - Pricegrabber
The Lenox Opal Innocence tablecloths all feature the traditional Opal Innocence swirl design and come in a variety of colors. Although there is a Lenox line of china to match these linens just about any fine china would match well with the design.

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