# Doodled Dining Decor This Chalkboard Table Runner Lets You Sketch a Unique Spread Every Time By Amelia Roblin | Published 2015-05-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chalkboard-table References: [bookofjoe](http://www.bookofjoe.com/2015/05/chalkboard-table-runner.html) & [anthropologie](http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/home-new2/35691229.jsp) A creative individual who gets bored of the same old placemats will love the imagination and the functionality fostered by this Chalkboard Table Runner. Cut thinner than your typical table cloth, the dining room decoration is still capable of covering the better part of your eating surface, especially if it's a small set. Sold by [Anthropologie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farm-rios), this items protects wood from the bottoms of hot pots and dishes, but it's also a great [blank canvas for truly artistic folks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woset) to draw out their own [place settings with illustrated utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/killer-napkins), coasters, and even the text for menus and cordial messages. This Chalkboard Table Runner demonstrates consumers' interest in investing in products that promote their own individual creativity for fluent customization. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Customizable Dining Decor:** There is an opportunity for businesses to create dining decor products that allow consumers to personalize and customize their own designs. - **Interactive Dining Experiences:** Companies can explore creating interactive dining experiences that engage customers and foster their creativity through unique table decor. - **Functional Artistic Home Accessories:** There is a market for home accessories that serve a functional purpose while also allowing individuals to express their artistic creativity. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Furnishings:** Home furnishing companies can develop innovative products that combine functionality and artistic expression in dining decor. - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can create memorable dining experiences by incorporating customizable table decor into their establishments. - **Arts and Crafts:** The arts and crafts industry can explore the production of customized table runners and similar products that cater to creative individuals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Strikingly Elegant Tablescapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elegant-tablescape.md) - [Historical Females-Inspired Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heroines-of-history-coloring-tablecloth.md) - [Customizable Kids Wall Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doodleface.md) - [Interactive Creativity Home Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doodle-interactive-wall.md) - [Made-to-Measure Table Linens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loom-table.md) - [Multifunctional Kitchen Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latticeboard-multipurpose-kitchen-board.md) - [Bean-Shaped Vibrant Chalks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bean-chalk.md) - [Asymmetric Linework-Based Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doodle-collection.md) - [Conversation Starting Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinner-table-conversation-starter-napkins.md)