A Place of Your Own
Set a place with a little character.
Natural slate gives a table its own texture before a name is added. Explore personalised placemats in different shapes, choosing the footprint to suit your plates and the space between diners. Add initials, names or a short design through each product's options, keeping the setting practical for everyday meals.
Byard’s Boutique Proper Things for Everyday Life
Allow for the plate, cutlery and glass, not only the placemat's outer dimensions.
Consider which part of the design will show once the plate is in position.
Follow the product's surface-protection and heat guidance; a placemat is not automatically a trivet.
Find your next proper thing
Personalised Rectangular Slate Placemat & Serving Platter – Engraved Natural Slate 30cm x 20cm
Personalised Slate Sign Holder - Place Card Holders
Personalise Your Square Natural Slate Placemat – 33cm
Personalised Round Slate Placemat – Engraved Natural Slate Table Mat 30cm
Personalised Hexagonal Slate Placemat – Engraved Slate Placemat 26cm
A good place to begin
The Personalisation Studio / Notes
A generous placemat can look good on its own but leave little room once cutlery and glasses arrive. Try laying out one normal place setting before deciding on a shape. Look at the table edge, the space between people and where shared dishes will sit. Those measurements help you choose a slate piece that works for real meals, with personalisation adding a detail rather than dictating the proportions of the table.
The Personalisation Studio / Notes
Some engraving is enjoyed when the table is set; some appears as plates are lifted away. Decide which matters to you before choosing the layout. A name or initials can sit quietly within the available area, while a larger design may be partly covered during a meal. Keep the same approach across a set if you want a connected look, allowing the natural differences in the slate to remain visible.
The Byard’s choosing guide
Lay out your usual crockery and see how much table remains around it. Then compare placemat shapes and measurements. Think about where the engraving will be visible, both with the plate in place and when the table is cleared.
Compare the listed dimensions with a complete place setting rather than the plate alone. Round, rectangular and other shapes use the surrounding table space differently. Leave comfortable room for cutlery and glasses, and consider the gap between diners before choosing a larger personalised format.
Use the layouts offered by the product and think about how the plate will cover the surface. Names or small details near a visible area may be easier to enjoy during a meal. Review the whole design in any available preview, leaving space around the text and edges.
Do not treat a placemat as a trivet unless the specific product states that use is suitable. Slate, its backing and the table beneath it all affect how it should be used. Follow the item's heat and care guidance, and use appropriate protection for hot cookware.
