The Hey Coasters blog

Ideas, guides and inspiration for custom paper coasters: personalisation tips, bars and restaurants, hotels and events.

Custom hotel coasters for the lobby bar, guest rooms and rooftop
Custom Coasters for Hotels: Small Details That Shape the Guest Experience
From the lobby bar to the minibar, coasters touch almost every part of a hotel stay. Ideas for each space, what to print on them and how to plan orders... Read more...
Round and square custom paper coasters for a bar, with a QR code and a happy hour design
Custom Coasters for Bars and Restaurants: 9 Ideas That Work
From a simple logo to QR codes, signature drinks and co-branded runs with breweries: nine ways bars and restaurants use custom coasters, plus how to work out how many you... Read more...
Square paper coaster artwork with bleed, cut line and safe area guides
How to Design Custom Paper Coasters: A Print-Ready Guide
Everything you need to turn a logo or an idea into a coaster that prints sharp: shape, layout, sizes, bleed, resolution, QR codes and the mistakes we see most often. Read more...
Checkerboard paper coasters beneath drinks at a celebration table
Personalised party coasters for birthdays and celebrations
Choose a party coaster design that fits the occasion, table setting and way your guests will use it. Read more...
Botanical paper coasters beneath wine glasses on a winter dinner table
Christmas coasters for party tables, office drinks and winter gatherings
A practical way to coordinate Christmas drinks tables without buying decorations that only work for one evening. Read more...
Water glasses on geometric paper coasters at a business reception
Branded coasters for conferences, launches and company events
A practical brief for agencies and teams ordering coasters for conferences, receptions and launches. Read more...
Round and square paper coasters beside different glasses on a studio table
What size should a coaster be? Start with your glassware
The base of the glass matters more than the width of its bowl. Here is how to check size before ordering. Read more...
Citrus illustrated paper coaster beneath a spritz on a terrace
How to style a drinks table with cocktail coasters
Use colour, illustration and careful placement to make a cocktail table feel considered. Read more...
Condensation on a chilled tumbler resting on a matte paper coaster
Why cold drinks leave wet rings, and how absorbent coasters help
What happens beneath a cold glass, what paper board can do and when a fresh coaster is the better choice. Read more...
Stacks of printed paper coasters beside unlabelled kraft boxes
How many coasters should you order for your business?
Use service data and simple calculations to choose a coaster quantity that fits your operation. Read more...
Paper coasters printed with coastal photographs beside photographic prints
Personalised photo coasters: choosing a photograph that prints well
A good photograph needs the right crop, enough resolution and a careful actual-size check before it becomes a coaster. Read more...
Paper coaster samples, a glass and design sketches on a table
QR code coasters that guests can actually scan
Make a coaster QR code useful by choosing one destination and checking it under real service conditions. Read more...
A simple sun emblem on paper coasters beside a glass on a café counter
Coasters with your logo: what a small business should put on them
Decide what belongs on a logo coaster, what can stay elsewhere and how to keep the print run useful. Read more...
Coffee cup on a terracotta illustrated paper coaster in a café
Choosing coffee coasters for a busy café
Where coffee coasters add value, how to choose a design and what to check before ordering. Read more...
Round and square paper coasters with matching blue abstract artwork
Round or square coasters? A closer look at both shapes
A practical comparison of round and square coasters using glassware, artwork and actual-size checks. Read more...
Paper, cork, ceramic and silicone coasters on a neutral tabletop
Paper, cork or ceramic: which coasters should you choose?
Choose coaster materials around drinks service, cleaning and the way you want to use the design. Read more...
Geometric paper beer mats beneath a pint glass in a taproom; illustrative styling
What to put on custom beer mats for your pub or brewery
A focused guide to branded beer mats for taprooms, pubs and brewery collaborations. Read more...
Botanical paper coasters and wine glasses on a wedding table; illustrative styling
Personalised wedding coasters: what to plan before you order
How to choose, design and order paper coasters for your wedding, from the welcome drink to the evening bar. Read more...