Help Center

Beverage Equipment Broilers Commercial Blenders Commercial Mixers Commercial Ovens Commercial Ranges Countertop Food Warming Deep Fryers Food Bars & Buffets Food Prep Equipment Food Scales Griddles & Grills Holding Cabinets Ice Cream Makers NSF-Certified Restaurant Equipment Plumbing Supplies Restaurant Equipment Parts Steam Cooking Equipment Underbar Equipment Undercounter Dishwashers USA-Made Restaurant Equipment Ventilation & Climate Control Work Tables Top Restaurant Equipment Brands

Back Bar Coolers Bakery Display Cases Bottle Coolers Chest Freezers Deli Cases Glass Door Freezers Glass Door Merchandisers Ice Cream Freezers Open-Air Coolers Prep Tables Reach-in Freezers Refrigerated Display Cases Undercounter Freezers Undercounter Refrigerators Walk-in Freezers Walk-in Refrigerators Top Refrigerator Brands

Air-Cooled Ice Makers Countertop Ice Makers Cube Ice Makers Flake Ice Makers Gourmet Ice Makers Ice Bins Ice Maker Filters Ice Maker Parts & Accessories Nugget Ice Makers Remote-Cooled Ice Makers Water-Cooled Ice Makers Top Ice Makers Brands

Baking Dishes Bartending Supplies Beverage Service Supplies Bussing Supplies Can & Bottle Openers Chafers & Chafing Dishes Cutting Boards Dishwasher Racks Food Storage Fruit & Vegetable Tools Gloves, Aprons, & Towels Hotel Pans & Food Pans Kitchen Brushes Kitchen Tools Thermometers & Timers Trays & Accessories Wait Service Supplies Wine Service Supplies

Baskets Beer Glasses Coffee & Tea Cups Dinnerware Patterns Flatware Cleaning & Storage Glassware Liquor & Cocktail Glasses Menu Covers & Guest Checks Plastic Drinkware Plastic & Melamine Dinnerware Restaurant Bowls Restaurant Plates Serving Dishes Serving Items Silverware Patterns Spice Mills & Shakers Table Decor & Accessories Table Linens Tabletop Organizers & Dispensers Types of Flatware Wine Glasses Wholesale Restaurant Supplies

Anti-Fatigue Mats Baby Changing Stations Chemicals & Water Testing Cleaning Chemicals Cleaning Supplies Decorative Trash Cans Dish Washing Chemicals Fly Traps & Insect Zappers Grease Traps Janitorial Storage & Transport Hand Dryers Paper Towel Dispensers Safety Supplies & Equipment Slim Trash Cans Soap Dispensers Toilet Paper Dispensers Trash Bags & Can Liners Wet Floor Signs

Cocktail Tables Commercial Bar Stools Folding Tables Outdoor Restaurant Bar Stools Outdoor Restaurant Chairs Outdoor Restaurant Tables Restaurant Chairs Restaurant Dining Tables

Aluminum Foil & Containers Commercial Food Bags Deli Containers Disposable Cups Paper Products Paper Towels & Napkins Plastic Bags & Wraps Straws To-go Containers & Take-out Boxes

Can Racks Commercial Dolly & Hand Truck Commercial Safes Food Pan Carriers Insulated Beverage Dispensers Pan Racks Platform Trucks Polymer Shelving Pot Racks Portable Bars Utility Carts Wire Shelving

Asian Restaurant Supplies Break Room Equipment Butcher Shop Supplies Cafeteria Supplies Catering Supplies Coffee Shop Equipment Convenience Store Equipment Deli Equipment Food Delivery Event Supplies Fast Food Restaurant Supplies Food Delivery Frozen Yogurt Supplies Home Chef Hospitality & Hotel Supplies Ice Cream Supplies Italian Restaurant Supply Juice Bar Equipment Meal Prep Supplies Mexican Restaurant Supplies Movie Theatre Supplies Pizzeria Equipment Wedding Supplies

Ask an Expert | 800-541-8683

Colorful Placemats

From bright rectangular mats to multicolored designs, colorful placemats add visual splendor to tabletops in restaurants, cafes, catered events, and hospitality spaces. Available in a range of shapes, patterns, and finishes, these mats can support brand presentation and boost visual appeal.

Colorful Placemats: What You Need to Know

Colorful placemats help protect tabletops from scuffs, crumbs, and everyday wear while adding visual interest. In restaurants, cafes, and event spaces, they're often used to reinforce a theme, highlight seasonal promotions, or provide a strong visual identity to dining rooms. The right choice often comes down to shape, material, cleanability, and how bold the finished tabletop should look.

Common Placemat Styles

Some colorful placemats use a single bright tone to create a clean, consistent look, while others combine multiple shades or intricate designs for a more decorative effect. Solid-color designs can help create a controlled, uniform look, while multicolored placemats suit eclectic dining rooms, outdoor service areas, and event settings. Shape also plays an important role. Rectangular placemats are the standard choice for most place settings because they align neatly with plates, flatware, and glassware. Colorful round placemats create a softer visual effect and are often used to highlight charger plates and round tables.

How to Choose the Right Placemat

The best placemat usually depends on the desired visual impact. Bold colors can brighten neutral interiors and help create a casual, inviting tone. Mixed-color and patterned styles can support themed concepts, family dining rooms, and event service. Restrained designs with subtle color variation may fit cafes and hotel dining rooms that need a bit of color, while intricate designs with logos may suit sports bars. When selecting placemats, consider:

Shape of the table and dinnerware
Indoor or outdoor use
Smooth vs. textured surface
Wipe-clean maintenance needs
Solid-color vs. multicolor presentation

Common Questions About Colorful Placemats

What are colorful placemats used for?

Placemats protect tabletops from scuffs and crumbs. Colorful placemats are used to add definition, contrast, and personality to table settings while helping separate each guest’s dining space.

What is the main buying factor to consider?

The most important factor is balancing appearance with maintenance. A placemat should look visually appealing on the table while also fitting the operation’s cleaning routine and service volume.

Placemats