are placemats, even fancy "mod" ones, tacky?

[Romaneats]

P. S. For place mats, I tend to lean white and soft able to roll up so it's easy to bleach and easier for storage.
I also like to use bamboo chopping block as both plates n placemats for those BBQ times.
And brown construction paper rolls for those casual gatherings for crabs and more BBQ messy stuff.

[hellopity]

Originally Posted by Romaneats

I have a great contemporary glass and wood table that the argument between hubs n I is always to show the table surface modern style or not.

You can always take out the tablecloth or placemats after dinner. I think protective covering during a meal is essential, even if the table surface is forgiving like glass. I would never place red wine or a hot pan on a natural (even engineered) stone slab counter without a coaster or trivet, so why wouldn't I treat a dining table the same? We have a midcentury glass dining table that is very familiar with placemats. We don't use tablecoths because we like the graphic nature of the pedestal and like to look at it during a meal.

[Romaneats]

Originally Posted by hellopity

You can always take out the tablecloth or placemats after dinner. I think protective covering during a meal is essential, even if the table surface is forgiving like glass. I would never place red wine or a hot pan on a natural (even engineered) stone slab counter without a coaster or trivet, so why wouldn't I treat a dining table the same? We have a midcentury glass dining table that is very familiar with placemats. We don't use tablecoths because we like the graphic nature of the pedestal and like to look at it during a meal.

Exactly.. Why I have both.
And I can play with anytime I want, and layer or change up according to company, meal theme, or anything anytime for the matter. More choices, more freedom.

More pics on pg 5 for example.

I also have a pretty big collection of plate styles, utensils, glass wares etc..
Different foods, different themes, different settings.

[elliedeee]

Originally Posted by nuts2uiam

So is wallpaper and I have yet to find anything that I like better for certain rooms.

Wallpaper is making a coming back.