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Direct Paper - Decorative Paper Placemats for Easy Table Styling

The Direct Paper collection is designed for customers who want an easy, stylish way to refresh the dining table. With a wide variety of botanical, floral, festive, striped and contemporary designs, these paper placemats are ideal for everyday meals, entertaining, celebrations and seasonal table settings.

This collection includes packs of 30 paper placemats in designs such as Botanical, Pine, Tartan, Pōhutukawa, Fern, Lemons, Emerald Stripe, Cream Hydrangea, Sweet Treat, Christmas Holly, Olive, Kiwi, Candy Cane Stripe, Black and White Stripe, Check, Sapphire Stripe, Cream and Gold Stripe, Blue Tile, Eucalyptus Wreath, Pink Peonies, Navy and Gold, Blue Hydrangea, Gold Stars on Evergreen and Sage and Emerald Stripe.

For customers wanting practical table protection without compromising on presentation, Direct Paper placemats are a convenient choice for family dining, dinner parties, Christmas celebrations, cafés, events and thoughtful hosting.

✔ Decorative paper placemats supplied in packs of 30
✔ Wide choice of floral, botanical, festive and striped designs
✔ Ideal for everyday meals, entertaining, events and celebrations
✔ An easy way to protect and refresh the dining table
✔ Designed and made in New Zealand

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Direct Paper Buying Guide

Direct Paper is a New Zealand brand known for decorative paper placemats that make everyday dining and entertaining easier to style. Designed to add colour, pattern, and personality without the storage or washing required by traditional placemats, Direct Paper is ideal for dinner parties, celebrations, seasonal tables, cafés, holiday homes, and relaxed family meals.

What Direct Paper is best for

  • Quickly refreshing a dining table with colour, pattern, and seasonal style
  • Dinner parties, celebrations, Christmas tables, birthdays, and special occasions
  • Casual entertaining where easy setup and cleanup are important
  • Protecting the table from crumbs, light spills, and everyday dining marks
  • Creating coordinated place settings without storing multiple sets of fabric placemats

How to choose the right Direct Paper product

  • Choose by occasion: Botanical and neutral designs suit everyday dining, while metallic, tartan, stripe, and festive patterns work beautifully for celebrations and seasonal tables.
  • Match your tableware: Select colours that complement your dinnerware, glassware, cutlery, napkins, and table centrepiece.
  • Think about guest numbers: Direct Paper placemats are supplied in packs of 30, making them convenient for larger gatherings and repeated use across several occasions.
  • Consider the mood: Soft florals and natural tones create a relaxed setting, while bold prints and metallic accents give the table a more celebratory feel.
  • Keep versatile designs on hand: Neutral or botanical patterns are useful for spontaneous entertaining and can suit many different table settings.

What makes Direct Paper different

  • Decorative paper placemats designed and made in New Zealand
  • Premium 200 gsm paper that provides a more substantial feel on the table
  • Packs of 30 that are practical for entertaining, hospitality, and larger gatherings
  • A broad selection of florals, botanicals, stripes, metallics, and New Zealand-inspired designs
  • A convenient way to create a polished table setting with minimal washing and storage

Care tips

  • Store placemats flat in a dry place to help prevent curling, bending, or moisture damage.
  • Keep unused placemats in their packaging until needed.
  • Avoid placing very hot cookware directly onto paper placemats.
  • Use trivets or heat-resistant mats beneath hot serving dishes.
  • Replace a placemat if it becomes heavily marked, wet, torn, or creased during use.

Shop Direct Paper at The Homestore: https://thehomestore.co.nz/collections/direct-paper

Direct Paper FAQs

What is Direct Paper best known for?
Direct Paper is best known for decorative paper placemats made in New Zealand, featuring floral, botanical, festive, metallic, striped, and New Zealand-inspired designs.

How many placemats are included in a Direct Paper pack?
Direct Paper placemats are supplied in packs of 30, making them suitable for dinner parties, celebrations, hospitality, and repeated entertaining.

Are Direct Paper placemats reusable?
They may be reused if they remain clean, dry, and undamaged, but they are designed as convenient paper placemats that can be replaced when marked or worn.

Are Direct Paper placemats made in New Zealand?
Yes. Direct Paper placemats are made in New Zealand using quality paper materials.

Can hot dishes be placed directly on Direct Paper placemats?
No. Very hot cookware and serving dishes should be placed on a suitable trivet or heat-resistant mat rather than directly on the paper placemat.

How should I store Direct Paper placemats?
Keep them flat, dry, and protected from moisture, heat, and bending, ideally in their original packaging until they are needed.