NordicDrop Faux Leather Placemats, Double-Sided

The Nordic look depends on restraint, and these mats are built around it: matte, unpatterned faux leather in muted tones, cut to a clean rectangle with sealed edges and no stitching to catch the eye. Each mat carries a second colourway on its reverse, so one set covers both a pared-back weekday table and a darker, warmer evening setting.

Underneath, a fine textured backing grips the table so the mat stays put when a plate is pushed across it, which is the difference between a mat that works and one that travels with the cutlery. The face is heat resistant, taking hot plates and serving dishes without transferring a mark to timber, glass or stone beneath.

Cleaning is a wipe, not a wash. Spills sit on the surface long enough to lift with a damp cloth, and the material shrugs off oil, wine and coffee that would stain fabric permanently. Stack the set flat in a drawer between meals; they will not crease, fray or need pressing, and the colour holds through daily use rather than fading after a season. Sets of four suit most households, and the reversible faces mean a single purchase covers both the everyday table and the one you set for guests. Part of the Veyra Home placemat range.

• Double-sided, a different colourway on each face
• Textured non-slip backing keeps the mat in place
• Heat resistant surface protects timber, glass and stone
• Waterproof faux leather, wipes clean in seconds
• Sealed edges, stores flat without creasing