Home Home Decor Ideas A Guide to Monogrammed Napkins By Southern Living Editors Updated on March 10, 2017 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Hector Sanchez Fine linens expert Jane Scott Hodges shares her tried-and-true tips for monogrammed napkins. 01 of 11 Green Monogram Photo: Hector Sanchez Place a monogram in the left corner of a napkin for optimum visibility. When folded in a triangle, it will appear at the napkin's point, or, when folded as a rectangle, on the lower outside corner. Love it? Get it! Arlington monogram, Leontine Linens; leontinelinens.com 02 of 11 Circle Monogram Photo: Hector Sanchez We Love! A monogram can be so much more than just initials. This old-world ring stitch adds unique detailing. Love it? Get it! Virginie monogram, Leontine Linens; leontinelinens.com 03 of 11 Monogrammed Placemat Photo: Hector Sanchez When monogramming your place mats, keep the insignia in a conspicuous place, such as the top, to keep it from getting covered. Love it? Get it! Forrester monogram, Leontine Linens; leontinelinens.com 04 of 11 Blue Monogram Photo: Hector Sanchez Take hand towels out of the powder room, and use them as oversize napkins. Love it? Get it! Addison monogram, Leontine Linens; leontinelinens.com 05 of 11 Pink Monogram Photo: Hector Sanchez This golden hand towel with a pink monogram is ideal for draping over chair backs. Love it? Get it! Yvonne monogram, Leontine Linens; leontinelinens.com 06 of 11 Ivory with Gold Monogram Photo: Hector Sanchez Ivory-with-gold is the classic "little black dress" of the tabletop. It works whether china is white, bone, or something unexpected. Love it? Get it! Etienne monogram, Leontine Linens; leontinelinens.com 07 of 11 Cocktail Napkin Monogram Photo: Hector Sanchez Express your personality on cocktail napkins by pairing bold colors and interesting motifs. Love it? Get it! Chopstick monogram, Leontine Linens; leontinelinens.com 08 of 11 Stacked Monogram Photo: Hector Sanchez Editor's Tip: Keep it simple. A stacked sans serif font makes a handsome, unfussy choice for modern cocktail napkins. Love it? Get it! Evan monogram, Leontine Linens; leontinelinens.com 09 of 11 Diamond Monogram Photo: Hector Sanchez Don't worry about matching every monogram in the house. Try substituting the husband's first initial for the wife's maiden name. Love it? Get it! Hayden monogram, Leontine Linens; leontinelinens.com 10 of 11 Cipher Monogram Photo: Hector Sanchez For a graphic, less traditional look, choose a cipher design that interlocks the leading letters of a couple's first names. Love it? Get it! Dorea monogram, Leontine Linens; leontinelinens.com 11 of 11 Contemporary Initial Photo: Hector Sanchez Using the last initial only gives linens a more contemporary vibe. Love it? Get it! Sadie monogram, Leontine Linens; leontinelinens.com Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit