Product Spotlight: French Linen Napkin

While they may seem like minor details, French linen napkins are a crucial element to elevate any table setting. They’re functional and have the power to transform your tablescapes into a luxurious dining experience for you and your guests.

Here at The Little Hire Company, we have a wide range of Stonewash Linen Napkins that are just that little bit different, you can feel the quality and being 100% flax linen they add that natural aspect we love. With plenty of colours to choose from we have a napkin shade to suit all your events event styling needs!

Looking for tablescape inspiration? Read on as we shine a spotlight on our French Linen Napkin range, including some styling tips and ideas to bring your vision to life!

Meet Our French Linen Napkin Range

Our linen napkins are the perfect way to add a subtle pop of colour to your table scapes while making the dining experience feel just that little bit extra special. We have an extensive range of French linen napkins in a variety of contemporary colour options.

Whether your vibe is elegant and sophisticated, earthy, and bohemian or soft and romantic, the right shade of napkin can help you create a beautifully curated table scape.

To choose the perfect napkin colour, think about the overall theme and vision of your day. Are you using lots of pretty pastels and muted tones, or are you going for a bold, vibrant aesthetic? Refer to your wedding mood board as a guide to help you choose a napkin colour that will tie in cohesively with the other elements of your day.

For example, neutral shades like milk, oatmeal and mocha will work well for a timeless look, while autumnal tones like pumpkin and olive are ideal for an earthy colour palette. If you’re not sure which colour will best suit your tables cape, feel free to ask The Little Hire team and we can offer some suggestions!

Styling Your French Linen Napkins

Once you’ve decided on the perfect shade, consider how you want to style them at each place setting. Here are a couple of our fav ways to present your napkins:

  • Classic: Fold your napkins into thirds lengthwise and neatly tuck them under your plates so that they drape down over the edge of the table.The Classic fold creates a symmetrical, clean, and sophisticated table setting. It also looks great with a place card, favour, and/ or menu on top and creates an epic visual effect throughout the room.

    Styling tip- Create a little smaller menu so that the napkin can create a subtle border around your stationery.

  • Knotted: For an effortlessly chic and relaxed vibe, tie your napkins about one-third of the way down to create a knot. This style works well when positioned slightly off-centre or on a slight angle. You can achieve the same knotted look by using a napkin ring or by tying your place cards around the napkin with a silk ribbon.

  • Long and Draped: To create an unfussy, textured placing, grab your linen by a corner and place the napkin in its natural draped form underneath your dinner plates or entree plates to create a beautifully layered dinnerware setting.

To discover the right napkin fold, consider the overall concept of your wedding day. A classic fold is appropriate for a formal, timeless aesthetic, whilst a knotted napkin is the perfect addition for a relaxed and chic table setting. What ever you chose, we promise you can’t go wrong!

Hiring Your French Linen

When hiring LHC’s French Linen Napkins, you don't have to worry about returning them clean as a laundering fee is included in the price of napkin hire. When you choose to hire linen napkins as part of our event setup, The Little Hire Company’s talented team folds and places them however we discussed in your consults. Or when hiring alone, they will be neatly packed by our friendly warehouse team ready for you to pick up and and place how ever you decide!

Our Top tip- Add an extra couple napkins when ordering your linens as a just in case- your caterers will love you for it!



Are you ready to elevate your upcoming wedding or event with our beautiful linen napkins range?

View our full French Linen Napkins online or get in touch to check how we can help you style your perfect day.