Modern napkin fold

The art of napkin-folding is practical for everyday and holiday entertaining. Learn how to fold napkins, from pocket to bow tie, for any occasion.

Elevate your table styling with these six simple and elegant ways to fold a linen napkin. Click the link for full instructions and folding techniques!

Beautifully folded napkins can add an extra special touch to a table setting, and they only take a moment to create. Learn how to fold a napkin 6 ways for any party or event. Get instructions on folding a two-pocket fold which is perfect for menus, quotes, or name tags. The simple envelope fold makes a considerable impact. Finally, learning how to create the beautiful silverware fold will elevate your table setting and delight your guest. Follow us for more tips just like this.

Follow our easy tutorial on how to fold a napkin with an angled pocket. It can hold cutlery, a place card, or printed menu.

Cloth napkins not only save you money on the paper option; they also can make any dinner table look immediately more elegant. For a classy dinner party, a DIY wedding, or maybe just for a nice, impromptu candlelit dinner for two, some beautiful napkin folding techniques can definitely come in handy. Here are three to keep in your back pocket: The Crown Triple Pocket Simple Pocket

Artful napkins folds to punctuate simple, modern tablescapes by Joan Sallas. | Instagram

We might be a tad obsessed with napkins, but we reckon you will be too, once you check out our rundown of cool napkin ideas to take your tables up a knotch.

THICK NAPKIN, ETCHED NAME OF GUEST, HERB/FLOWER, AND TWINE are a natural, personalized statement for your modern table. #tablescapes #placesetting #hosting #modernhosting

I know — how can we possibly talk about napkin folding when you’re still using paper napkins at the table? Disposable may cut it for everyday dining, but if you’re setting out paper napkins when guests come over, cute design or not, it’s time for an upgrade. First you’ll need to get yourself a set of 100 percent cotton napkins, or make them yourself. You don’t even have to spend a lot! Most home stores have a least a few options on sale.