Sexy is being brought back to the kitchen in the form of this top list, filled with inspired placemat innovations. Despite their usefulness, placemats are often the most underutilized pieces of kitchenware. I am here to shine the spotlight back on the noble placemat and prove that it is more than just a special-use item and occasional coloring book.
The placemat revolution starts now with these inspired placemat innovations. Each of these designs brings something new and functional to the table (pun intended). Upcycled billboard placemats save the Earth while looking cool at the same time, while pop-up placemats feature chairs and tables that pop-up on command. If that isn't enough to convince you to pull the placemats out of the attic, I don't know what is.
14 Inspired Placemat Innovations
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Placemat Stoves
The 'Cooka' Resembles a Table Mat
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Pop-up Placemats
Popmats by Publique Living
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Cutlery Place Holders
Position Utensils with the Nana Kikuchi Slow Fast Placemats
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Coloring Cutlery
Have Oodles of Fun Doodling at Dinner With the Peter Dalton Foodle Set
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Cook Top Placemats
Modular Grills for Social Dining
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Geektastic Tableware
These Mac Folder Placemats Aren't Meant to Store Files
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Lego-Like Dishware
Placematix Wants Kids to Eat, Play and Learn
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Eggcelent Kitchen Decor
Sunny Side Up Placemat by Tonky Designs is a Breakfast Original
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Construction Material Crockery
These Concrete Plates by Nir Meiri Stand on Legs of Lumber
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Billboard Placemats
These ReMakes Placemats are Made Out of Old Advertisements
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Luminescent Table Runners
Glow-in-the-Dark Dining Room Decor
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Poltergeist-Conjuring Plates
The Ouija Board Dinner Set is Perfect for Serving Spooks
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Illuminated Dinner Ware
Sylvania Creates LED Placemats For Starry Dining
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DIY Stained Art
Framed Napkins Promote Messiness at the Dinner Table
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Upcycled Waste Material Furniture
This Cardboard Furniture Design by Lee Lin is Modular
Modern Magnetic Food Containers
The Cliik Food Storage System is Crafted with Tritan Plastic
Creative Laundry Solutions
'Uncommon' and 'Ecover' Release 'Rewear Chair' to Reduce Overwashing
Customizable Latex Apparel
Sloganlatex Revolutionizes Latex Fashion with New Offerings
Modular Portable Cooktop Systems
This Folding Hotplate Concept by Wenhua Xu is Customizable
Espresso Maker-Inspired Seating
The Moka Chair by Aditya Rathod Honors the Bialetti Moka Pot
Eco-Friendly Retail Pop-Ups
Stella McCartney's Ibiza Pop-Up Uses Recycled Wood; Efficient Lighting
Mid-Century Modern Furnishings
Todd Hewitt Adds Four Designs to the Last Ditch Series
Retro Vibrant Furniture Series
IKEA Unveils the Nytillverkad Collection Nodding to its Past
All-in-One Ultralight Mats
WoodWool's SuperMat is Great for Everyday Use in the Outdoors
Playful Sponge Holders
OTOTO Boasts Cheeky Designs for the Kitchen Setting
Modular Working Desks
The Tabs Desk by Pelin ÖZbalcı Streamlines Organization & Productivity
Designer-Forward Blanket Collections
In2Green Collaborates with Well-Known Artists and Designers
Secret Dinner Series
La Carte by Le Creuset is a Three-Part Secret Supper Dinner Series
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
Upcycled Ingredient Ice Creams
Salt & Straw's Upcycled Foods Series Rescues Wasted Food
6-in-1 Countertop Ovens
Our Place's Wonder Oven is an Aesthetically Pleasing Air Fryer & Toaster
Sliding Microwave Designs
The NEVO Microwave Oven is Unique and Innovative
Hand-Dyed Desk Organizers
The Grovemade Desk Tray Comes in Three Sizes
Playful Modular Mops
Staff and Clorox Created a Colorful Wet Mop with Rubber Hat Topper
Product Review-Centered Campaigns
Kitchenaid's 'Love the Racks' Campaign Was Written by a Customer
Whimsical Stool Designs
Modern Design Review Curates Hem X's Collection
Adaptable Modern Tables
Sabai Introduces the Milestone Table in the Sustainable Furniture Category
Upcycled Correx Lampshades
Tabitha Bargh's 'Poly' Collection is Made with Used Real Estate Signage
Sustainable Sensorial Play Pads
The Stokke PlayPad by Marius Kindler Adapts to Growing Children
Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures
Origin Made Boasts the Exquisite Barco Basket Sculptures
Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments
The Little Big Playmat Takes a Creative Path to Design Problems
Indestructible Silver-Infused Sponges
The Infinity Sponge is Heat-Resistant and Cut-Resistant
Cheese Board Tutorial Books
'That Cheese Plate Will Change Your Life' Highlights DIY Creations
Modern Dog Bowl Sets
DOG by Dr Lisa Recently Introduced a Slick Corner Bowl Set
Vibrant Design Collections
Ali Beletic and Her Studio Launch the Neon Primitivism Series
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Waste-Reducing Produce Stickers
Grey Colombia & Makro's Stickers on Produce Suggest Recipes
Squid-Inspired Packaging
Squid-Inspired Packaging Revolutionizes Temperature Control
Video Game-Inspired Side Tables
The Pac Man Side Table by Yu Ren Gives Life to an Inanimate Object
Artful Graphic Beach Towels
ZigZagZurich Presents the Artist Terry Beach Towel Capsule
Multifunctional Glass Food Containers
These Containers Are Shatterproof, Stackable and Stylish
Inspiring Multi-Shop Pop-Ups
Pinterest's Possibility Place Immerses Guests in Inspiration
Multifunctional Magnetic Folding Tables
The 'FoldPlay' Folding Table Works Anywhere in the House
Convenience-Focused Upcycled Tote Designs
Out of the Woods Enhances Its Out of the Ocean® Range
Origami-Inspired Lit Table Concepts
Sonakshi Gupta Designs the Dynamic LightUP Concept
Fridge-Decorating Trend Guides
The Takeout Published a Professional Chef's Guide on Fridgescaping
Long-Lasting Compostable Dishcloths
Nellie's Swedish Dishcloths are an Eco Paper Towel Alternative
Recycled Mini Golf Courses
Lab La Bla Made a Miniature Golf Course with Denim & Wine Corks
Aesthetically Functional Chopsticks
Restless Chopsticks Tableware by Marko Stanojevic are Elegant
Female-Celebrating Indoor Mats
Sight Unseen and Heymat Designs the Iconic Women Collection
Rocking Table-Mounted Chairs
The esPattio Platero Rocking Table is Modern and Ready for Work
Eco-Friendly Hardwood Accessories
Grovemade Creates a New Series of Affordable Desk Organizers
Western-Inspired Textiles
Slowtide Partners With Jess Mudgett On a Limited-Edition Capsule
Aesthetic Interior Fridge Trends
Country & Town House Published a Guide to 'Fridgescaping'
Sea Pebble-Inspired Serveware Capsules
Kelly Wearstler & Giobagnara Present the Maris Collection
Cup-Integrated Plates
Pairingware Solves the Struggle of Eating and Drinking with One Hand
Personalized Side Table Concepts
Liam de la Bedoyere Designs the Swivel Side Table Concept
Foldable Fitness Mat Designs
The Sculpt Society x Stakt Mat Has a Patent-Pending Design
Multifunctional Cardboard QSR Packaging
McDonald's and Leo Burnett Unveil the Tablebag
Upcycled Bathroom Essentials
MaisoNovo's Modern Products Promote a New Way of Living
Tile-Clad Colorful Blocky Furniture
Studio Rens Created the Re-Glow Collection of Furniture
Japanese Lantern-Inspired Lamps
Eilsa Ossino Designs the Madco Table Lamo for Ambientec
Single-Piece Wooden Chair Concepts
Deniz Atkay Designs the Slide Table Concept with a Single Sheet
Turntable-Inspired Palettes
SHEGLAM's Vinyl Pop Color Palette is Made for Mixing and Matching
AI-Fueled Sustainable Product Series
SPACE10 and oio studio Add AI to Products of Place
Reusable Paper Lunch Bags
Out of the Woods Reinterprets a Nostalgic Lunch Classic
Regionally Inspired Meal Kits
HelloFresh & Colavita's Ciao, Italia Recipes Share a Taste of Italy
Origami-Inspired Lunch Boxes
The FoldiBox 2 Box has a Flatpack and Technical Design
Playful Kid-Friendly Baking Kits
Make Bake Stands Out with Its Edible Stickers for Baking
Celebrity-Inspired Cocktail Menus
The Quote Book by Velvet Bar Shares Drinks Based on Icons
Artisanal Dog Bowls
Maev and Ceramicist Helen Levi Craft Dog Bowls for Stylish Pet Dining
Intelligent Textile Sensor Mats
The TrampleTek Blue is Programmable for Personalization
Renter-Friendly Wallpaper Collections
Otto Studio & Tierney Milne Created Peel-and-Stick Decor
Monochromatic Cartoon-Inspired Kitchen Sets
The New Disney Kitchen Set has a Stealthy Design
Desktop Contemporary Accessories
A Team of Designers Create the Colorful and Functional Accessory
Versatile Kitchen Multi-Tools
GripFlip Aims to Streamline the Cooking Process Through Design
Voluptuous Modern Sofa Designs
Tom Dixon Reimagined Everyday Sofas Adapt to Modern Living
Pastel-Tonal Bakeware Capsules
Our Place Unveils its Spring-Ready Bakeware Collection
Marginalized Artisan-Made Decor
IKEA Presents its Second Instalment of the MÄVINN Collection
Bright Whimsical Home Accessories
Blue Balcony Design Studio Delivers a Range of Vibrant Decor
Colorful Kitchen Pop-Ups
Primal Kitchen Partners with Pintrest for a Special Initiative
Water-Soluble Detergent Sachets
MACK & Notpla Created an Industry First Detergent Sachet
Rolled-Up Wooden Tables
The Sofan Table by Qi An Has a Clever Rollable Design for Portability
Colorful Textile-Inspired Design Projects
Yinka Ilori Debuts Projects at ART on THE MART & NeoCon
Minimalistic Desk Solutions
The 'Wool Felt Studio Pad' from Grovemade Simplifies Desk Organizing
Summer-Ready Reusable Kitchen Towels
Cloud Paper's Swish Cloths are Adorable and Functional
Enriching Canine Lick Mats
The 'Feast Mat' Features a Dual-Sided Design to Keep Dogs Occupied
Upcycled Sculptural Exhibitions
Madeline Continues to Grow her EPS [Expanded Polystyrene] Series
Streamlined Meal Prep Systems
The Prepdeck by Dash Provides Tools and Space for Meal Prep
3D-Printed Sustainable Home Designs
HONOKA LAB Presents the TATAMI ReFAB PROJECT
Mycelium-Based Artful Tables
Fefostudio and Kamilla Csegzi Create the Ephemeral Table
Upcycled Stool Designs
Space Copenhagen Designs a Stool with Coffee Shells and E-Waste for Mater
Sustainable Colorful Multifunctional Furniture
Paolo Cappello Designs the Superpop for Miniforms
Asia-Honoring Artisanal Handmade Designs
IKEA Presents its MÄVINN Collection Celebrates Asia
Sustainable Dish Sponge Alternatives
This 3-Pack of Pop Up Dish Sponges is Plastic-Free
Thoughtful Reclaimed Material Stools
The NOAH Folding Stool Has Nume Leather Seat
Intelligent Wireless Charging Devices
The Carousel Series by Pablo Designs Features Two Pieces
Curated Eco-Friendly Marketplaces
Me Mother Earth Boasts Eco Products for Various Purposes
Multifaceted Luxury Linens
Pom Pom at Home Debuts Versatile Bedding for Diverse Aesthetics
Sustainable Modular Desk Trays
A Team of Designers Join on a Minimal Tray Collection
Seasonal Interactive Fashion Installations
Yoshihisa Tanaka Highlights Washi Paper for SS24
Artist-Crafted Upcycled Fashion Collections
Noel Mercado Launches the 'Earth Tones' Capsule
Interactive Digital Menus
Tabmeal Empowers Restaurants to Revolutionize the Way Guests Order
Ocean-Friendly Upholstery Textiles
The 'Sport' Textiles Are Crafted From Shoreline-Sourced Plastic
Patterned Luxe Progressive Doormats
Porte + Hall Designs the Outlier Doormat with Small Bristles
Upcycled Plastic Furniture Series
Kasper Kyster Presents the Crafting Plastic Series
Slim Modern Electric Griddles
Beautiful by Drew Barrymore Boasts a Stylish Kitchen Appliance
Sustainable Premium Turntables
House of Marley Presents the Sir It Up Lux Turntable
Eco-Friendly Sponge Cloths
Trader Joe's Reusable Sponge Cloths are an Alternative to Paper Towels
Frying Pan-Inspired Furniture Series
Alessi and Philippe Starck Join on the Poêle Collection
Summer Patio Pop-Ups
The Sol Patio+ Provides a Comfortable Place to Wait for a Table
Map-Inspired Fleece Blankets
Xplorer Maps Offers Fleece Blankets for Those with Adventure Spirits
Pain Relief Therapy Mats
Sparkle Mats Offers a New and Innovative Solution for Pain Relief
Revived Celebrated Home Decor
Ikea Brings Back Archives in the Nytillverkad Vintage Collection
Wine-Catered Vibrant Artful Tables
Gustaf Westman Designs the Wine Table in a Bright Tone
Food Waste-Combatting Smart Stickers
Grey Colombia Unveils a Set of Progressive Produce Stickers
Reengineered Fitted Flat Sheets
Better Fit Bedding's Patented Flat Sheet Simplifies Bed-Making
Versatile Remolded Linoleum Tiles
Dzek and Christien Meindertsma Join on the Flexwood Tiles
Cardboard-Inspired Ceramic Household Art
Jacques Monneraud Designs the Cardboard Collection
Ultra-Playful Planner Designs
ban.do Embraces Springtime with Its New Offerings
Kitchen-Inspired Chair Designs
Phillippe Starck and Alberto Alessi Design the Poêle Collection
Alien-Inspired Metal Stool Concepts
Riley MacKay Designs the Sustainable Metal Stool Concept
Eco-Friendly Plastic Shell Chairs
Foersom & Hiort-Lorenzen Designs the Sustainable Mat Chair
Cork-Base Spinning Lamps
Pelin Özbalcı Designs the Multifunctional Cork sPINmemo Lamp
Stool-Inspired Design Exhibitions
Daisuke Motogi Presents the Hackability of the Stool Show
Repurposed Furniture Design Exhibitions
Honoka Presents the Tatami Refab Project Exhibition
Smart Spice Grinders
The FlipTastic Rechargeable Gravity Grinder Boasts a Gravity Sensor
Sustainable Biophilic Stools
Ponti Design Studio Presents the Inspired by Nature Stool
Sophisticated Premium Bedding
Pom Pom at Home Expands Bedding Collection to Meet Growing Demand
Ombre Effect Tile Collections
The Melange Collection of Ceramic Tiles have an Artful Flair
Table Paper Saddlebag Organizers
Tilla Goldberg Designs the SALTO Saddlebag for Richard Lampert
Table Design Exhibitions
Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity Debuts Tables, Tables, Tables
Interactive Mapping Solutions
Mapplic Turns Static Images Into Engaging Maps
Vintage Graphics-Inspired Tile Collections
Patricia Urquiola's Mater Tiles for Mutina are Stunning
Artful Creative Kitchen Collections
Reform Launches The Atelier Collection in Two Parts
Upcycled Baking Mixes
Bake Me Healthy Nourishes with Upcycled Certified, Plant-Based Mixes
Imaginative Pared-Back Art Supplies
Woset Designs a Range of Stationary and Furniture for Kids
Vibrant Tile Stickers
Quadrostyle Offers Vinyl Tile Stickers in an Array of Bold Patterns
Modular Protective Floor Mats
The MYLLE Puzzle Mats by Mylle are Sleek Protective Padding
Artful Seaweed-Inspired Bin Magnets
Alixe Ronchi Designs the Magnetic Edition of Vipp's Bins
Whimsically Bright Napkin Holders
PELEG DESIGN Creates the Memorable Balloonapkins
Clay Mug-Evolved Dynamic Seatings
Lalese Stamps Creates a Sculptural Seating Solution
Streamlined Meal Planning Apps
Foodpot Helps with Meal Planning and Recipe Discovery
Stunning Cause-Supporting Dishes
PrayerBowls Are a New Product that Support Global Change