3 of the best NAPKINS

1| Gingham has a timeless appeal.

Vichy Bourdon napkins in Petrol Blue and Pale Pink, 45cm sq, £11.18 each, Maison de Vacances at Smallable, 020 3445 0146, smallable.com. Decorative patterns, from classic checks to eastern-inspired motifs, are this season’s style statement

2| Hand-printed using traditional wooden blocks.

Block-printed napkin in Lulu Red, 45cm sq,

£5.95, Birdie Fortescue, 01328 851651, birdiefortescue.co.uk.

3| Complete your dining scheme with the matching tablecloth.

Kesuma napkins in Juniper, 50cm sq, £42 set

of four, Oka, 0844 815 7380, oka.com.