How long should runners be on a table?

The length of your table runner is up to you. Ideally, it should hang at least six inches over each end of your table, but shouldn’t hang further than your tablecloth. For example, if your table is 60 inches long, your table runner should be at least 72 inches long, allowing for six inches at either end of the table.

How long is a runner for a 60 round table?

If you are using a tablecloth and it hangs 2 – 4 inches over the edge of a round, square or rectangle table, then your table runner should hang only 2 – 4 inches over your table edge. Now for a 60 inch round table, the length should be about 72 inches in total.

Can table runners go on round tables?

In case you were wondering, the answer is yes, you can absolutely use a runner on a round table. You’ll still use a narrow, long table runner on a round table. The same runners we use on rectangle or square tables are the same kind you’ll use on your round (or oval) table.

Can you eat on a table runner?

This is usually done when not using for a dining setting but only as a decorative setting. And table runners aren’t just for dining tables. They can be used on end tables, side tables, buffets, tea carts and coffee tables. Even if you’re not dining like you’re in the court of King Henry VIII, spills still happen.

What is a table runner for?

Table runners are narrow lengths of cloth that are usually placed at the centre of the table usually as a decorative item that goes well with the décor. There are various types of tables where you need a table runner but it is predominantly used for dining tables and side tables.

Do you use a table runner with placemats?

Placemats can be used with table runners in the exact same fabric or in colors, textures and patterns that complement each other. The option of whether or not to include a tablecloth will depend on how formal the setting is.