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62 Beautiful Thanksgiving Table Settings to Charm Guests

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The Spruce

Make your holiday extra festive with a Thanksgiving table setting that is as thoughtfully planned and lovingly executed as your menu. Whether you’re hosting a crowd or planning an intimate meal with family, taking a bit of extra time to set the Thanksgiving table with candles, flowers, cloth napkins, place cards, or a seasonal centerpiece will elevate the occasion and make your gathering more memorable. 

Get inspired with these Thanksgiving table settings in a range of decor styles from traditional to modern, with ideas for every budget and mood.

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    Vintage Minimalist

    Thanksgiving table setting with vintage accents

    @life_of_isatu / Instagram

    You don't have to buy all new tableware to create a sophisticated table setting. Isatu combined a vintage candleholder with modern tableware and clear glass vases filled with foraged dried flowers and foliage from the garden to create a minimalist Thanksgiving tablescape.

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    Chair Blankets

    An outdoor table set for Thanksgiving

    Pop of Gold

    If you live in a mild climate and have a beautiful outdoor backdrop, take your holiday meal outside. This Thanksgiving table setting from Pop of Gold features items from around the garden and house and the chairs are draped with cozy throw blankets to keep guests warm when the temperature drops at night.

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    Mini Pumpkin Place Setting

    A mini pumpkin vase on a place setting

    @bonniechasedesigns / Instagram

    A hallow pumpkin makes a perfect vase for a fall floral arrangement. Bonnie Chase Designs filled a mini pumpkin with a combination of foraged and grocery store fall florals for each place setting. The blue and white dishes help the florals stand out and are a nontraditional approach to a Thanksgiving tablescape color palette.

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    Formal China

    A patterned place setting for Thanksgiving

    @lostorchidinteriors / Instagram

    Thanksgiving is a time to bring out your best china. From the embroidered napkins to the patterned dishes and robust centerpiece, Lost Orchid Interiors didn't skimp when it came this Thanksgiving table setting that pairs traditional orange with blue-and-white china.

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    Outdoor Picnic Table

    A Thanksgiving picnic

    @alenacapradesign / Instagram

    Enjoying an outdoor picnic is a nontraditional way to celebrate Thanksgiving with a large group. Use disposable (compostable, please) dinnerware to make cleanup easy, and decorate with simple items like pine cones and a few florals to keep with the casual, laidback feel, like this festive outdoor table setting from Alena Capra Design.

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    Pergola Garden Table

    A rustic Thanksgiving table setting in a garden

    @rusticwildarrow / @sondralaraysphotography / Instagram

    A backyard pergola or gazebo is a great backdrop for an intimate Thanksgiving meal. Holly Blain dressed her outdoor table with a plaid tablecloth, fall florals, pumpkins, and tapered candles. Bistro lighting hangs from the pergola to keep the party going when night falls.

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    Gratitude Place Settings

    Thanksgiving table place setting

    @partiandpetal / Instagram

    Thanksgiving is about gathering with friends and family to celebrate gratitude. Vicki Lowry honored that idea with a note written in calligraphy at each place setting, embellished with ribbon. The rest of the table is dressed in off-white and gold accents for a simple yet elegant look.

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    Pink and Red Mix

    A pink and cranberry fall tablescape

    @set_and_styled / Instagram

    If the color orange isn't your jam, pair pink with cranberry and merlot hues, like this Thanksgiving table from Set and Styled Curated Rentals. Faux leaves and velvet and rattan textures add a cozy look that works for other winter holiday celebrations as well.

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    Pumpkin Cloches

    Pumpkin terrarium centerpiece

    @mrs.barnes / Instagram

    If you already have terrariums or glass domes for your succulents, give them a fall makeover by adding pumpkins. Mrs. Barnes spruced up her glass cloches with fresh ivy, vintage-inspired candlesticks, and vintage books to add height.

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    Pomegranate Centerpiece

    A pomegranate table centerpiece for fall

    @modernhousevibes / Instagram

    When you go to the grocery store to buy ingredients for your Thanksgiving meal, keep your decor in mind while shopping. An easy way to add pops of color to your tablescape is through seasonal produce and florals. Modern House Vibes surrounded a pedestal bowl centerpiece filled with greenery with a few pomegranates that stand out from the rest of the neutral-toned tablescape.

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    Cake Stand Centerpiece

    cake stand centerpiece for Thanksgiving

    @house_on_oak_hill / Instagram

    Some of the best decor pieces for your Thanksgiving table setting may be right under your nose. Mindy incorporated a wood cutting board and white cake stand from her kitchen to add height and visual interest to this Thanksgiving centerpiece. To give it a fall-inspired look, she added pumpkins, orange tapered candles, and fall florals.

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    Ribbon-Tied Place Setting

    fall place setting with a mini pumpkin and ribbon

    @the.sugarplum.palace / Instagram

    Buffalo check pattern is ubiquitous in fall and holiday decor. Instead of using a traditional napkin ring, tie leftover buffalo check ribbon from last year's Christmas gifts around each napkin, like this Thanksgiving place setting from The Sugarplum Palace. When paired with faux leaves and mini pumpkins, it brings a fall farmhouse look to your tablescape.

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    Pink Pumpkin Centerpiece

    White and orange pumpkin table centerpiece

    Modern House Vibes / Instagram

    If your style is more modern than traditional, your Thanksgiving tablescape can reflect that and still stick with a fall-inspired theme. Instead of incorporating traditional fall hues, Modern House Vibes decorated with pastel pink-hued pumpkins paired with black-and-white table linens in variety of complementary patterns. This refreshing color palette creates a more modern take on fall decor.

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    DIY Farmhouse Centerpiece

    Candle centerpiece for Thanksgiving

    @evergreenanddandelions / Instagram

    A DIY centerpiece is a fun project that's easy on the budget. Evergreen & Dandelions added a farmhouse feel to this Thanksgiving table setting by filling an old wooden box with fall foliage and a row of taper candles.

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    Glam Gold Accents

    A colorful floral centerpiece for Thanksgiving

    @lemonleafhomeinteriors / Instagram

    If you spent all your time coming up with your Thanksgiving menu and don't have time to decorate, it's not too late to bring a festive look to your home. A vase full of colorful fall flowers is all you really need to liven up a holiday tablescape. Lemon Leaf Home Interiors chose a gold-toned metallic vase and candlesticks to bring a touch of glam to the Thanksgiving table setting.

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    Pumpkin-Themed Table

    pumpkin-themed thanksgiving table setting

    @the_heringer_house / Instagram

    The perfect complement to this traditional pumpkin dishware is a matching pumpkin centerpiece. Carli Heringer filled a vintage wooden box with a variety of mini orange and blue pumpkins and paired them with a buffalo check table runner for a tablescape that you can keep up all season long.

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    Cozy Backyard Thanksgiving

    A Thanksgiving table set in a backyard

    @westcoastgardens / Instagram

    If you have a green thumb and take pride in your garden, gathering in your backyard is the perfect scenic spot to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal with family. Decorate the table with planters from your yard, and use a combination of indoor and outdoor furniture for a charming look, like this Thanksgiving setup from West Coast Gardens. If Thanksgiving day is chilly where you live, warm blankets and soft pillows will keep guests comfortable while they eat their meal.

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    Place Card Keepsake

    A wood pumpkin and leaf Thanksgiving place setting

    @samanthaannco / Instagram

    When you think of fall, pumpkins and fall leaves are probably the first things that come to mind. Samantha Ann & Co made a simple yet festive place setting by adding a faux leaf topped with a personalized wood pumpkin place card that guests can take home with them.

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    Kraft Paper Table Runner

    kraft paper table runner for Thanksgiving

    @kerenprecel / Instagram

    Kraft paper is a versatile table runner option that works well for any Thanksgiving tablescape design, whether it's neutral or colorful. Plus it's a budget-friendly decor idea yet has a high-end custom look once you personalize it. If you have calligraphy skills, you can write Thanksgiving sayings on the end of the table runner that will look gorgeous cascading down the table.

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    An Understated Tablescape

    Aerial view of a neutral place setting

    M Starr Design

    Sometimes you want the food you spent hours cooking to be the star of the show, so keep the table decor to a minimum. Use simple white dishes, a linen table runner for texture, and vintage dishware for an understated table setting that will stand the test of time, like this holiday table from M Starr Design.

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    Fall Plaid Table Runner

    Orange and white table pumpkin centerpiece

    @shannongolddesign / Instagram

    Shannon Gold Design used a fall checkered table runner as the inspiration piece for the rest of the table decor. The complementary faux fall florals, velvet orange and white mini pumpkins, and large candles are all items she already had around the house.

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    Edible Centerpiece

    Fall vegetable table centerpiece

    @sharonsantoni / Instagram

    Think of all the fall vegetables and fruits you love to eat—artichokes, squash, apples, to name a few. The colorful produce can satisfy both your palate and your Thanksgiving table setting color palette when combined with florals and greenery, like this edible centerpiece from Sharon Santoni.

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    Coastal Colors

    A sage and white Thanksgiving tablescape

    @pizzazzerie / Instagram

    Sage and white is also an unexpected color palette for fall with a coastal feel. Pizzazzerie paired a white pumpkin dish with rattan chargers and sage pumpkins with matching glassware that adds a relaxed beach-inspired feel. The design is simple, clean and something you'll want to keep up all season long.

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    Elegant Embroidered Napkins

    An elegant embroidered napkin set on a table

    The Embroidered Napkin Co.

    A formal Thanksgiving tables setting is all in the details. This monogrammed embroidered napkin in blue gray and marigold from The Embroidered Napkin Co. is paired with a simple velvet ribbon tied into a bow that's elegant and visually appealing without being over the top.

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    Classic Table Setting

    A formal tablescape set for Thanksgiving

    @loveisalwaysinthedetails / Instagram

    Patterned plates paired with clear glassware, gold flatware, and a black table scattered with contrasting white pumpkins gives this Thanksgiving table setting a classic and formal look.

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    Cheery Friendsgiving Colors

    A pink place setting for Thanksgiving

    @designandunwind / Instagram

    Friendsgiving is a great excuse to have a potluck celebration with friends. Even though most Friendsgiving celebrations are casual gatherings, you can still set a Thanksgiving table. Design and Unwind chose a playful color palette of light pink, peach, marigold, black, and white for each place setting to make guests feel welcome.

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    Non-Traditional Centerpiece

    Hydrangeas in a vase on a Thanksgiving table

    Host to Perfection

    If you want to try something different, forgo a traditional centerpiece on your Thanksgiving table. Instead, decorate both ends of the table with over-the-top vases full of hydrangeas like this outdoor table from Host to Perfection. This allows you to go big with your decor while allowing guests to easily converse with others sitting across the table.

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    Kale Planter Centerpiece

    A kale planter as a table centerpiece

    @westcoastgardens / Instagram

    Sometimes the perfect centerpiece is right in your backyard. Leafy greens and other colorful vegetables in planters are an easy centerpiece idea that will add color and texture to your Thanksgiving table setting. This kale-filled planter from West Coast Gardens looks beautiful when paired with pumpkins, greenery, and candlesticks. To keep with the produce theme, you can top each place setting with a single pear.

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    Fall Textures

    A neutral fall tablescape

    @cottageandsea / Instagram

    Fall decor isn't only about incorporating fall hues and patterns; it's just as much about bringing a variety of textures into a space. This dining area from COTTAGE + SEA features plenty of textures, from the macrame table runner to the pampas grass centerpiece, natural wood dining table, and rattan pumpkin decoration.

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    Effortless Tablescape

    A minimalist table setting

    M Starr Design

    Create a timeless Thanksgiving table setting with minimal effort using simple touches like a greenery and copper and glass tableware that bring texture when paired with a soft linen tablecloth, like this holiday table from M Starr Design.

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    Mini Wreath Place Cards

    Mini wreath place cards

    @blondebutterflyhome / Instagram

    A mini wreath makes an adorable place card and can even work double duty as a napkin holder. Simone spruced up plain mini wreaths from the craft store with faux berries and leaves and added wooden name tags for each guest. The colors of the berries carry through to the mustard colored pumpkin centerpiece and matching drinkware for a cohesive look.

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    Muted Color Palette

    A neutral Thanksgiving tablescape

    @lindseymeehandesigns / Instagram

    Sticking to just one or two colors can be anything but boring when you bring in different textures and heights, like this Thanksgiving table setting from blogger Lindsey Meehan. Hurricane glasses filled with pillar candles at varying heights are paired with small green and white pumpkins on a simple white table runner for an elegant and visually appealing look that can work for either a formal or casual Thanksgiving gathering.

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    Floral Notes

    Aerial view of a Thanksgiving table setting

    Pop of Gold

    An arrangement of petite roses brings just the right amount of bold color to this simple Thanksgiving tablescape from Pop of Gold. Greenery elevates the centerpiece and the pink floral napkins and scalloped plates are timeless additions you can use for years to come.

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    Natural Elements

    A natural place setting for fall

    @maggieandkaye / Instagram

    The combination of textures, like the raffia placemats and linen napkins on this table setting from Maggie & Kaye, adds character without the use of bright colors. The juxtaposition of the black pillar candles and the neutral table setting is a timeless look that works year-round.

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    Old Book Placemats

    Traditional fall tablescape with plaid details

    @cottonwoodacres / Instagram

    A combination of greenery, plaid, and pumpkins is a traditional approach to a Thanksgiving tablescape. Alyssa Reimer added a vintage touch by using old book pages as placemats.

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    All-Pumpkin Centerpiece

    Several pumpkins on a Thanksgiving table

    @ejillmartin / Instagram

    Real or faux, nothing says fall or Thanksgiving like a bunch of pumpkins down the center of a table. Jill Martin used a variety of colors against a bold orange tablecloth for this festive outdoor table setting.

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    Pumpkin Floral Arrangement

    Pumpkin vase centerpiece

    @homesweetkhoklan / Instagram

    For a fall centerpiece idea, hollow out a real pumpkin or use a faux pumpkin and fill it with colorful florals like sunflowers, gerbera daises, and even berries, like this arrangement from Home Sweet Khoklan.

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    Navy Runner

    An outdoor fall tablescape

    @outdoordreams / @beckyreescreative / Instagram

    Navy is an often forgotten fall hue when it comes to decorating for Thanksgiving, but it's on the opposite side of the color wheel from orange making it one of the most striking color combos. This navy table runner is the perfect backdrop for the orange pumpkins and squash soup and deep red wine on this outdoor Thanksgiving table.

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    Scrabble Place Card

    Scrabble letters place card

    Pop of Gold

    Whether you're having a traditional Thanksgiving or a Friendsgiving celebration, using Scrabble letters as a place card is sure to make any guest smile. Pop of Gold paired them with plaid table linens and a knotted napkin for a casual look. Plus, you can play a game of Scrabble while you enjoy Thanksgiving dessert.

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    Peachy Pink Palette

    A soft pink and orange Thanksgiving tablescape

    @amanda.wilens / Instagram

    A palette of peaches and pinks can add soft color to a Thanksgiving table setting. Amanda Wilens added simple dishware and paired it with gold accents and beautiful florals for an elegant take on Thanksgiving table decor.

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    Thanksgiving With a View

    Outdoor rustic Thanksgiving tablescape

    Pop of Gold

    If you're lucky enough to have a backyard with a view, keep your outdoor table decor to a minimum and incorporate elements that complement the surroundings, like the pampas grass, vintage lanterns, and candles in this Thanksgiving table setting from Pop of Gold.

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    Thanksgiving Dessert Table

    Colorful Thanksgiving dessert table

    Pop of Gold

    Thanksgiving isn't just about the turkey and stuffing—dessert (read: homemade pumpkin pie) is just as important. Pop of Gold styled a separate dessert table with colorful balloons, tassels, and bold florals that doubles as decor.

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    Outdoor Thanksgiving Fun

    An outdoor kitchen decorated for Thanksgiving

    @outdoordreams / @beckyreescreative / Instagram

    If playing a game of touch football is a Thanksgiving day family tradition, an outdoor dining area or kitchen is the perfect spot to set up a buffet-style Thanksgiving meal. Dress up the space with pumpkins, mums, and plaid table linens. And, even better if you can watch the game on an outdoor TV while enjoying food with family.

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    Sunroom Dessert Table

    Thanksgiving sunroom dessert table

    @1920farmhousereno / Instagram

    The party doesn't have to stop after Thanksgiving dinner is done. A great post-meal activity with the family is bonding over roasting marshmallows for s'mores. You can roast them over a fire pit in your backyard, or use a s'mores kit to decorate a dessert table set up on the screened porch or in the sunroom for a change of scene.

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    Mixed Patterns and Textures

    A bright white Thanksgiving tablescape

    Host to Perfection

    An easy way to create a tablescape that makes a big statement is mixing patterns and textures. This Thanksgiving table setting from Host to Perfection includes a variety of patterns in similar hues through the table linens and plates. The hydrangea centerpiece and rattan chargers bring texture while the white tablecloth anchors the table setting.

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    Jewel-Tone Velvet Pumpkins

    Velvet pumpkin centerpiece

    thisprettylifexo / Instagram

    Dark navy and purple velvet pumpkins add a moody fall note to this light neutral Thanksgiving table setting. Jacqueline Chiarot dried hydrangeas from her garden to add a natural element.

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    White Pumpkin Place Setting

    A white pumpkin and acorns place setting

    @juliedempseygroup / Instagram

    To keep your tablescape clean and simple yet festive, place a white pumpkin at each place setting and pair it with other natural elements like acorns and linen napkins, like this Thanksgiving table setting from Julie Dempsey Group. At the end of the celebration, each guest can take their pumpkin home to display for the rest of the fall season.

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    All-Natural Elements

    Wooden plates for an outdoor Thanksgiving

    Pop of Gold

    An outdoor Thanksgiving meal should have table decor that matches its surroundings. If you're setting your Thanksgiving table outside, use wooden plates and rattan chargers in lieu of traditional tableware, and decorate each place setting with dried palm leaves that you can buy online or make yourself using card stock. like these from Pop of Gold.

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    Floral Wreath Centerpiece

    A floral wreath Thanksgiving centerpiece

    @housequerioz / Instagram

    A fall wreath isn't reserved for the front door or mantel. House Queiroz placed a fall floral wreath at the center of the table and placed a ceramic pumpkin in the middle to create a festive Thanksgiving table centerpiece.

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    Candles and Pumpkins

    A candle centerpiece for Thanksgiving

    @simple.joy.at.home / Instagram

    Not only do scented candles make a cozy and intimate table decor option, but they also fill the room with scents of the holidays to help make guests feel welcome. Sheila added plenty of candles to her centerpiece along with pumpkins on a vintage wood stand for added height and interest.

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    Chic Black Tableware

    thanksgiving table with matte black accents

    @hiphiphoorayhome / Instagram

    Use matte black tableware for a chic modern take on a Thanksgiving table setting. Liz paired it with natural elements and fall hues—like a simple vase of foraged leaves from her backyard and woven placemats and napkin rings.

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    Maximalist Centerpiece

    maximalist Thanksgiving table centerpiece

    @jrabflowerjournal / Instagram

    This maximalist floral centerpiece by The Floral Frontier, along with the grass table runner, runs all the way down the table to make guests feel like they're dining in the middle of a garden. The pops of pink and lavender trickled in with the fall hues brighten up the tablescape.

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    DIY Tin Can Votives

    diy thanksgiving table votives

    A Beautiful Mess

    Create a simple and striking set of votive candles with a message using upcycled tin cans. This DIY project from A Beautiful Mess is a festive and warm way to light your Thanksgiving table.

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    Wine Glass Place Holders

    thanksgiving wine glass place cards

    Bronte Athearn for Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Veronica Crawford

    Small details can make your Thanksgiving table setting feel personal and make guests feel special. Bronte Athearn for Emily Henderson Design added simple wine glass name tags that double as place cards and will ensure that wine glasses don't get mixed up as guests drift away from the table to mingle after dinner.

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    Store-Bought Garland

    thanksgiving table garland

    Inspired By Charm

    There's nothing wrong with taking shortcuts when it comes to decorating your Thanksgiving table. Inspired By Charm used a store-bought garland as a point of departure and a centerpiece for this warm and inviting Thanksgiving table setting, filling it out with vintage plates and gold-rimmed glasses, gold flatware, and wood candleholders that complement the bare wood dining table.

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    Neutral Centerpiece

    neutral Thanksgiving centerpiece

    Craftberry Bush

    A neutral centerpiece using pale pumpkins and flowers works well in modern spaces. Craftberry Bush filled an empty hurricane lantern with white pumpkins, white roses, dried wheat stalks, and gourds to create this Thanksgiving table setting that has plenty of height and drama despite the quiet color palette.

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    Shades of Blue

    thanksgiving table with blue accents

    Finding Lovely

    If blue is your favorite color or figures prominently in your home decor, pair it with fall shades of rusty red and orange to create a Thanksgiving table setting that complements your home. Finding Lovely used a navy table runner as a base for bouquets of flowers, fresh pomegranates, and stacks of books to create this simple and refreshing holiday table.

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    Mixmatched Votives

    thanksgiving table setting with mismatched votive candles

    Modern Glam

    A simple way to add variation to your Thanksgiving table is by choosing mismatched votive candles in a similar color or tone. Modern Glam chose a jumble of mismatched votive candle holders in the same rose gold tones as the rest of the table to add a warm glow.

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    Amber Glass Bud Vases

    thanksgiving table decor with amber glass

    Most Lovely Things

    Fill amber glass bud vases or bottles with dried flowers for a homey and intimate Thanksgiving table setting. Most Lovely Things created a warm glow by doing just that, and added in extra tea lights in little pastry tins and pillar candles to create a warm glow.

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    Small Round Table Setting

    small outdoor thanksgiving table setting

    Finding Lovely

    If your Thanksgiving meal is an intimate outdoor affair, keep it simple and casual. Finding Lovely built this small outdoor table setting around a large vase of seasonal branches, some scattered white mini pumpkins, simple dishware and linens for an effortless, relaxing feel.

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    Colorful Modern Table

    modern fall tablescape

    A Beautiful Mess

    To energize a traditional Thanksgiving table setting, brighten your color palette. A Beautiful Mess created a mood-boosting Thanksgiving table setting in shades of pink, orange, and amber that puts a fresh spin on traditional fall colors and works well in a modern interiors.

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    Farmhouse Table Setting

    farmhouse thanksgiving table with pumpkins and pears

    Liz Marie Blog

    Mix two seasonal elements to create a simple and affordable Thanksgiving table setting. Liz Marie Blog decorated this farmhouse table with a generous centerpiece of pumpkins and pears on a simple runner filled in with green branches. Feel free to adapt to your preferences by subbing in other seasonal fruit such as apples or pomegranates.

What's considered a traditional Thanksgiving table setting? 

A traditional Thanksgiving table setting might start with a tablecloth, a table runner, and cloth napkins finished with napkin rings. It may include a centerpiece of flowers, pumpkins, autumn leaves and/or fruit, votive or taper candles, and formal china, silverware, place cards, and wine and water glasses. A traditional Thanksgiving table setting is often layered with seasonal decor objects, serving dishes, and platters. The color palette of a traditional Thanksgiving table setting often includes fall colors such as rust, crimson, or mustard, and may include warm-toned metal accents such as copper goblets, bronze candlesticks, or gold-rimmed glasses. 

How can you decorate a Thanksgiving table setting without spending a lot?

For affordable Thanksgiving décor, incorporate neutral elements that you already have on hand, like simple white plates, silverware, and glassware, then embellish the table with natural elements like seasonal fruits, leaves, or branches. You can make a simple centerpiece with foraged branches run down the middle of the table, and decorated with pumpkins, pine cones, apples, pears, or pomegranates. Add some tea lights in recycled glass votives or pinch your LED pillar candles from the living room. Make some DIY place cards by writing names on foraged fall leaves. Use your imagination and lead with your heart and your table will look warm and inviting without spending a lot.