Choosing Your Table Runner's Colors

Work with the color you've picked for your dining room's walls as well as the main hues of your accessories and larger pieces, such the rug under your dining table.

Your dining room's decor should remain balanced and harmonious.
You might wish to contrast the soft furniture with the walls. In this situation, you may choose a plain tablecloth to serve as the background and then add a patterned table runner that contrasts with it and is a different shade of color from the walls. The table is effectively highlighted by this.

You can also pair the runner with the colors of a statement centerpiece for your dining table. For instance, a table runner in a single color might look best with a vase holding a vivid floral arrangement.