An easy way to add some festive spirit and feel to any occasion is the use of some table runners to decorate your home. They are available widely in all sorts of malls and stores and you will have absolutely no problem in buying them at short notice if you forgot to buy them earlier! There are also a huge number of sites which sell them online and you can easily get them delivered to your place. You can even make these runners yourself by following some easy steps. There are quite a few detailed descriptions and online videos which give you simple directions on how to create beautiful little runners for you and your family.
The table runners can be made of a variety of different materials like linen, silk, damask, chenille, velvet, velveteen, polyester and cotton. Usually consisting of a narrow long strip of cloth which can be subtly placed on the side of your table, these runners add an interesting touch to your décor. The table cloth covers the entire table and can look a bit too big. But the runner will provide a small and pretty accent to all the food stuffs you heap on the table.
These runners are available in many different colors and patters and you can have a lot of fun choosing the ones you like. For instance, if you are having a Thanksgiving dinner at your home, get an Indian themed runner with turkeys printed on them for an authentic feel. For a children’s Christmas party, do a Santa them for the whole house and stick to the theme by getting some gorgeous printed table runners with Santa and the reindeers pulling his sleigh! Or get the names of all your children embroidered on the runners to have a great family dinner!
The table runners can have different sorts of patterning and texturing on them and that’s why the price varies. Some of them may have patches sewn on them for a colorful effect while others might be quilted. You can also add a little sparkle to some of the store bought runners by adding glitter, sequins and beads on them. Make it a creative family activity time by getting the kids to paint on the runners! A simple linen in a single color with no fancy attachments can cost about $ 7 while the more colourful ones made of richer fabrics can cost over $ 20.
