How to Measure for an Octagonal Table Cloth

Octagonal tablecloths are not an everyday item. If you happen across one that is both affordable and visually agreeable, you will want to display it in the best way possible. This likely means using a larger, solid-colored tablecloth underneath the more decorative eight-sided tablecloth on a round table. Taking proper measurements helps make for an attractive arrangement for all to enjoy.

Instructions

1

Measure the diameter of the table where you wish to place the octagonal tablecloth. Measure the table in two opposite directions to make sure your table is circular and not oval or oblong.

2

Choose and examine an octagonal tablecloth that is smaller than the diameter of the table. If possible, measure the distance from one side of the eight-sided tablecloth to the opposite side. Then check the other three axes to make sure all four distances are equal or at least relatively close to the diameter of your table.

3

Buy the tablecloth.

4

Take the tablecloth home and place it on the empty table to test the accuracy of your measurements.

5

Choose a color for the base tablecloth that will accent the detail of the octagonal top piece. You can choose a dark color for a light-colored octagonal tablecloth, or you can choose a light background for dark-toned octagonal tablecloth. A third possibility is to choose offsetting or complementary colors for the two tablecloths.

6

Purchase the cloth to use underneath, making sure that it is at least several inches wider than the round table top.

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Place the two pieces of cloth on the table to see how they look as a unit.