It Started with a Search… Why I Chose Placemats Over Tablecloths

For the longest time, I was searching for the perfect table linen collection. I wasn’t after something generic — I was looking for something that felt just right: simple but beautiful, versatile but well-crafted.

I kept circling around one idea — placemats over tablecloths.

Why? Because placemats, unlike a single large tablecloth, they are more adaptive. They’re flexible, easy to layer, and work just as well for solo breakfasts as they do for long dinners with friends.

Placemats Fit the Way We Live

Especially during the warmer months, we’re constantly shifting where we eat: breakfast in the kitchen, dinner outside, a long table when friends come over, or let’s be honest — pizza on the sofa with a movie. One big tablecloth just doesn’t fit all that movement.

Placemats do.

They follow the rhythm. They work across table sizes and locations. They can elevate the everyday — or ground a more festive moment. And when they’re as beautiful as the ones I now carry at RUIMTE, they double as table accessories and design objects.

 

From Vases to Linen – The Isabelle Neyt Connection

My search took a turn when Isabelle Neyt visited RUIMTE. Known for her sculptural vases and ceramic forms, she arrived with something different: a collection of linen placemats with embroidered details - and I was instantly in love.

Soft yet structured, they felt like the visual counterpart to a slow Sunday breakfast. One was even placed beneath a vase — and suddenly, it all clicked. These pieces weren’t just functional — they were design statements in their own right.

Then Came Kulu Club — and the Wavy Placemats

Not long after, a friend sent me a message: “ I found something - it's made for you."

That’s how I discovered the Wavy Placemats by Kulu Club — and it felt like they had been waiting for me all along. Elegant yet playful, perfectly balancing classic style with an unexpected edge. And the colors? A dream for both Team Beige and Team Colorful.

These linen placemats strike a rare balance:

• Classic, yet unexpected
• Simple, yet full of personality
• Design-forward, yet practical

New in at RUIMTE – Shop the Linen Placemats Collection

Now, both collections — Isabelle Neyt’s embroidered linen placemats and Kulu Club’s Wavy designs — are part of RUIMTE’s curated tableware selection.

Whether you’re:

• Hosting guests around a long dining table
• Having a casual coffee with a friend
• Styling your kitchen island
• Or simply setting the tone for a quiet weekday meal

These linen placemats will bring texture, elegance, and joy to every table.