These 6 gold placemats are truly lovely!  They inspire me, along with the dusty blue table runner, to change my whole dining room. You can use both sides, depending on your desires as you set the table and entertain. One side is that slick, shiny side that I would use if there are children present (easy to clean).  The other side is a nice finish but more for dinners with adults you can trust.  So, quality placemats at a great price. As I said, these placemats alone inspire me. I think I will chalk paint the legs of my table to a lighter color, paint the walls in my dining room, and add pretty napkins and replace my casual chargers with clear with gold rim chargers (in order). It’s going to be fun! Highly recommend these placemats!