FloraMat Embossed Round Placemats

Autumn is when the dining table starts earning its keep again. Longer dinners, friends staying later and tables laid properly rather than eaten off in passing all call for something a little special. FloraMat round placemats from Velora are made for exactly that season, with a raised embossed flower pattern that catches candlelight and lifts an ordinary weeknight setting into something closer to an occasion.

The practical side matters just as much. The faux leather is waterproof, so wine, gravy and sauce sit on the surface and lift away with a cloth instead of soaking into fabric. The round shape follows the outline of a plate neatly and softens the look of a rectangular table. The mats lie flat, resist heat from warm plates and protect your table from scratches and marks.

Choose from grey, green, black, red or yellow in sets of four or six. Rich red and green suit festive tables, while grey and black work all year round with white porcelain and stoneware. Wipe clean with a damp cloth and a little mild soap, then dry and store them flat. Avoid placing pans straight from the hob on the mats; use a trivet for anything very hot.

• Round faux leather placemats
• Raised embossed flower pattern
• Waterproof, wipe clean surface
• Colours: Grey, Green, Black, Red, Yellow
• Sets of 4 or 6
• Protects tables from marks
• Use a trivet for very hot pans