Nowadays, anything goes when you're talking tablecloths.  From the informal to the elegant, there are no "rules" anymore for fabrics or colors it seems.  So, it's up to your personal preferences.  Certainly, linen is the best in quality, durability, and style, yet surprisingly affordable!  And, rich, bold colors are becoming increasingly popular.

You can always tie the corners up with a bow or make decorative pockets to hold accents such as; dried flowers, leaves, cotton ball snowmen, potpourri, pussy willows, or scented sachets.  That way your table not only looks nice, but can be "dressed up" for whatever season it is or occasion you are celebrating!  Heck, you may even purposely buy the next size up, just so you can do such a thing.

The most popular table linen lines are; Deborah Rhodes, Waverly, and Vera Wang.  You are sure to get elegance and high quality with these manufacturers!  However, because you just entered the "mall of America", you will have the pick of whatever manufacturer/line you so choose.  Just a few clicks will get you there.  Use the Internet for shopping; the "regular" mall for socializing or exercising indoors.

When we are talking about bright colored table linens, the color you pick will be symbolic of the occasion you are celebrating or the mood you are trying to create.