This post is about 10 best thanksgiving tablescape ideas.
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It’s that time of year again! Time to start planning your thanksgiving celebration.
With the main event involving gathering your loved ones around the table in thanks, decoration can only make the occasion even more special.
Whether you are looking for extravagant tablescapes or pared down decorations – you’ll find all the inspiration you need in this list of 10 Best Thanksgiving Tablescape Ideas!
Even if you’re working with a more limited table space or a small apartment there is something to inspire decoration of every table in this post. If you’re working with less space why not try a minimalist approach to leave space for the yummy food.
Who celebrates thanksgiving around the world
Did you know that thanksgiving is celebrated in more than one country? Thanksgiving is actually a national holiday celebrated on various dates in the United States, Canada, Grenada, Saint Lucia, Liberia, and unofficially in countries like Brazil and the Philippines. It is also observed in the Dutch town of Leiden and the Australian territory of Norfolk Island. I’m sure there are many of you overseas that are reading this as you prepare to celebrate in another part of the world – maybe even sharing the tradition with family or friends.
How to decorate your table for thanksgiving:
- Think space (always) – you really want to make sure that there is plenty of space to pop food serving bowls and condiments when decorating your table for the occasion. If you know that you’ll have a ton of bowls on the table, decorate less and keep it simple.
- Keep it budget friendly (cheap) – Just because you want to decorate your table for thanksgiving doesn’t mean that it has to be expensive. There are so many simple ways to decorate that don’t break the bank! Using natural materials such as leaves and pine cones from your yard or local park is a great option to keep the decorating costs down.
- Make it autumn themed – don’t just decorate for one day – decorate for the season! Make your tablescape fall themed and have it decorating your table for the whole season.
Thanksgiving tablescape styles to try
- Simple
- Elegant
- Blue and white aesthetic
- Modern
- Rustic
Easily achieve a beautiful tablescape on your dining table by recreating any of the 10 best thanksgiving tablescape ideas showcased in this post.
Let’s dive in and explore these gorgeous table decorating ideas that are perfect for your thanksgiving gathering…
Thanksgiving Tablescape Ideas
1. Simple tablescape with mini pumpkins and foliage
With only three items, you have created a beautiful and simple tablescape perfect for thanksgiving.
The pumpkins are a cute node to the season; tied off with ribbon of your choice.
Using eucalyptus greenery means that you can update this look for Christmas once the thanksgiving celebrations have finished.
2. Elegant tablescape with pastels
Who says pink isn’t a thanksgiving color?
We love this pretty in pink tablescape – from the blush pink pumpkins to the rose gold berries, this look is set to impress.
You can add in some fresh roses to compliment the table decorations.
3. Rustic tablescape with copper
Looking for a tablescape that’s a bit rough around the edges? This is the perfect rustic thanksgiving table to take inspiration from.
With the golden pumpkins and copper wine glasses setting the theme.
Draping some white faux winter berries down the center of the table is super pretty.
You can also add in some mini pine trees to the center too!
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4. Modern table decor with autumnal colors
A modern thanksgiving tablescape like this is just stunning.
With only the flowers serving as a centerpiece this look shows you how you how a simple idea can be really elegant.
5. Blue tablescape with pumpkins
This beautfiul thanksgiving table is all about the color blue.
Proving that just because it’s thanksgiving doesn’t mean decorations must be solely autumnal colors.
We think this the perfect tablescape for a thanksgiving celebration in a warmer climate – but honestly it would look stunning on any table!
6. Round tablescape with vibrant colors
If you’re gathering around a round table this thanksgiving – this decorative idea makes the perfect theme.
Using colourful vegetables as the centrepiece – you can place them on a cake stand to elevate and leave space for serving bowls.
We love the colors and gorgeous patterns featured on the table cloth and plates – you can easily recreate this set up with the above items.
7. Black and white thanksgiving tablescape
This super modern and chic tablescape is absolutely gorgeous.
Using black and white table decor with a touch of autumnal leaves to decorate your table this year.
We love how the table runner has words of gratitude printed onto the fabric.
8. Easy thanksgiving tablescape
You have enough on your plate with hosting and cooking on thanksgiving – make it easy for yourself with this super simple but beautiful thanksgiving tablescape.
Use a beige table runner as your base, and place the faux (or real!) pumpkins on top with the candlesticks arranged where you’d like.
Then you can either gather some leaves or use faux ones to nestled around your pumpkins and candlesticks.
In just a few steps you’ve created a pretty tablescape for your guests to enjoy.
9. Pumpkin Tablescape
It’s all about the pumpkins with this tablescape!
We love the use of the eucalyptus garland entwined with the autumnal leaves – it works perfectly.
Take the real or faux pumpkins and arrange them to your liking.
This works well on a rectangular table but you could recreate on a round table by arranging the garlands in a circle.
10. Blue and white tablescape
Who would’ve thought that blue and orange would look so good together!
It’s such a beautiful idea to use blue and white pumpkins with fall coloured berries.
This look works really well with a round or square table.
Just to bear in mind space for serving dishes if your guests are going to help themselves from the table.
Decorating your table for thanksgiving
Table decorating is so much fun – a beautiful table truly makes for a beautiful meal. It acts as a wonderful welcome for your guests but it’s very easy to be overwhelmed with everything that comes with hosting guests for thanksgiving but decorating your table doesn’t have to be super complicated. Take inspiration from ideas on this post and create a stunning tablescape for your dining table. When decorating consider the decor of the room and how both the tablescape and the style of the room can compliment each other. Ultimately, this is an occasion where the focus is on gratitude so while your table will look gorgeous once decorated, don’t stress! and if you’re really struggling with how to decorate your table for thanksgiving – just keep it simple! Less is very often more when it comes to styling your home.
If you’ve found inspo from this post, share it with friends to inspire them in their thanksgiving table decorating. Happy decorating and Happy Thanksgiving!
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