Keep Flimsy Placemats Off The Kitchen Floor With A Sturdier Alternative Solution

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Placemats are a beautiful way to make a table feel a little bit fancy for special occasions and family dinners. But, if you are using the same old cloth or woven placemats time and time again, it may be time for an upgrade. Cloth placemats can be a bit annoying. You need to iron them after washing to keep them flat; they are easily knocked to the floor, and you definitely can't use them outside unless you want them to blow into your garden beds. Thankfully, you don't have to go without placemats. You just need a sturdier solution to keep placemats off the kitchen floor, and stone is the perfect material. 

Stone placemats are elegant, sleek, and heat-resistant, and will stay in position throughout dinner parties and family lunches. They don't stain, are easy to clean, and won't absorb odors, meaning they stay in good shape for years. They are also brilliant for a range of aesthetics. If you want to create a rustic kitchen, stone placemats bring that natural element to the space, especially if you go for weathered slate. For example, there are some beautiful vintage weathered slate placement mats on Etsy that ooze charm and sophistication. Stone placemats can also fit right into a modern home, with striking black stone or high-end marble, such as these stunning vogue gray marble pieces on Etsy, being perfect.

If you want to bring stone placemats into your home, you can purchase some perfect for your aesthetic. However, you may also want to consider getting your craft on and DIYing your own! This allows you to create placemats that are the perfect color and size for your home. To do this, you will need clear plastic mats or felt, glue, and stones. Which stones you pick totally depends on your style. If you want to give your home some coastal charm, using natural, small pebbles in different shapes is a fun way to nail that beachy vibe. For a more sophisticated look, you may want to grab stone tile squares for your placemats. Have a look at what is on offer at your local DIY store — those pebble tiles with a mesh backing are perfect for this craft. You just need to make sure the stones you pick are level to avoid any dinner-time drama!

When you have gathered your materials, it is time for the fun part. You first should measure your felt or plastic mats to make sure they will be the right size for your plates. Then, cut them to size (if needed) and attach your stone tiles with glue to keep them in place. You can keep your stone placemats in a square or circular shape, or go for a more natural, irregular shape — it's totally up to you. Once you're done, trim off any excess material so you can just see the stones, and your placemats are ready to go. And for your old ones? Consider clever ways to repurpose old placemats around the house so you don't have to throw anything away.