2016 Home Entertaining Hacks: The Fitted Decorator Table Cover

2016 Home Entertaining Hacks: The Fitted Decorator Table Cover

Posted by Jane Birdwell, CEO & Founder of Tablevogue on 18th Mar 2016

Everyone remembers those old school decorator tables from the 80’s. These small, 30-inch round composite tables were cemented as a staple in every household - they were the go-to for anyone furnishing their home, specially folks with small spaces or those in a second home.

Fast forward to 2016 - Decorators and home entertainers everywhere are still using these in even more ways than originally thought of; the ultimate multipurpose piece, these tables are perfect corner tables in living rooms or kitchens, night desks in bedrooms and even double as party furniture. Many a wedding cake, wedding or baby shower sign-in book can be seen set atop one of these 30 inch rounds. They’re even being used by realtors for picture perfect open houses, giving their properties that dynamic, cozy, lived-in feel that puts potential home buyers in the “where do I sign and hand over the keys” mindset.

As we pore over interior decorating magazines and pin for hours, liking and reposting our dream party decor ideas, we’re noticing this great piece more and more and thinking to ourselves - ‘this was always such a great piece - what made it look so, well, 80’s in the 80’s?’

Then it hit us - the difference between then and now was the styling. The signature look of the 80’s wasn’t very stylish or polished, for that matter. This mini round was a great alternative to other flouncy rounds, but was subject to a limited selection of subpar table covers that didn’t really do it any favors, aesthetically speaking.

With some of these mediocre table covers, you would think maybe leaving it alone would be the best option, but nowadays, if your tried and true decorator table is starting to show it’s age, it might not be fit for proper home entertaining and you may start to wonder if it’s time to spend on some new pieces.

We say: not necessary. Forget spending hundreds on the perfect table to recreate those pinterest-perfect surfaces for your events; you can now simply dust off your old school decorator table and put it to good use. 

The key to giving your trusty decorator table new life is in how you dress it; a naked decorator table will look as plain as it sounds, but throw a beautiful table cover on it and voila! you’ve got yourself a home furnishing or party decorating win. The  fitted decorator table cover truly transforms these tables into looking polished, stylish and neat. 

Paired with other table sizes, it gives your space a dynamic, interesting look. Pull it all together with a beautiful, fitted table cover that dresses the table perfectly. The best look for these rounds is the Tablevogue 30” decorator table cover from Tablevogue. Made specifically for the classic decorator table, this cover requires no pins or clips to use and features premium quality fabric that is heavy enough to stay flush against the table and light enough to make for easy carrying, use and storage. The premium quality of this Tablevogue is currently unmatched on the market and the design, unreplicated due to the company’s patent on the unique product. It’s the first truly fitted table cover that fully hides the table underneath while still flowing, thanks to the hand-sewn pleats and expertly sewn seams.