[header] How to set a dinner table [title] Set a placemat on the table. [step] Placemats protect the surface of your table from food and brighten up your dining experience. Make sure the edge of the placemat is about an inch away from the edge of the table.
Choose a placemat that matches your plates and looks nice on your tabletop as well. [substeps] When in doubt, choose a simple white placemat.