Coasters do the practical work of protecting tables and other surfaces from condensation, drips, and the occasional splash, but that doesn’t mean they have to disappear underneath your drink. Fabric and cork coasters bring color, pattern, and texture to coffee tables, dining tables, desks, nightstands, and anywhere else a drink tends to follow you. They’re an easy everyday home accessory that can be left out and enjoyed even when there isn’t a glass sitting on top of them.

Different materials also give you options for how your coasters look and feel in your space. Fabric coasters have a soft, textile finish that makes prints and patterns the focus, while cork coasters offer a firmer surface with fabric adding the decorative detail. Both styles are easy to work into the rest of your home, whether you like bright aloha prints, tropical patterns, something a little more understated, or simply enjoy switching things up when the mood strikes.

Keep a set within reach for morning coffee, afternoon iced drinks, evening cocktails, or the water glass that permanently lives beside the bed. Coasters are useful for everyday drinks, easy to bring out when people come over, and small enough to add personality without changing an entire room. Whether scattered around wherever you need them or kept together as a set, they make protecting your surfaces look a whole lot better.