Get inspired with these Thanksgiving table controls in a range of decor styles and budgets.
Floral Wreath Centerpiece
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Afall wreathisn’t reserved for the front door or mantel.
Jacqueline Chiarot dried hydrangeas from her garden to add a natural element.
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Most Lovely Things created a warm glow with pillar candles and extra tea lights in little pastry tins.
Formal Thanksgiving China
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Thanksgiving is a time to bring out your best china.
Alyssa Reimer added a vintage touch by using old book pages as placemats.
Modern Glam
Ribbon-Tied Place Setting
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Buffalo check pattern is ubiquitous in fall and holiday decor.
When paired with faux leaves and mini pumpkins, it brings a fall farmhouse look to your tablescape.
An easy way to add pops of color to your tablescape is through seasonal produce and florals.
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Jill Martin used a variety of colors against a bold orange tablecloth for this festive outdoor table setting.
Gratitude Place tweaks
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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.
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The rest of the table is dressed in off-white and gold accents for a simple yet elegant look.
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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To give it a fall-inspired look, she added pumpkins, orange tapered candles, and fall florals.
This refreshing color palette creates a more modern take on fall decor.
Place dinner forks to the left of the plate, with salad forks to the left of those.
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Place dinner knives to the right of the plate (blade facing toward it).
If serving soup, add a spoon to the right of the knife.
Center dessert forks or spoons horizontally above the dinner plate.
Inspired By Charm
A vase full of colorful fall flowers is all you really need to liven up a holiday tablescape.
Include warm blankets and soft pillows to keep guests comfortable in chilly weather.
Plus it’s a budget-friendly decor idea yet has a high-end custom look once you personalize it.
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Coastal Thanksgiving Table
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Sage and white is an unexpected coastal-inspired color palette for Thanksgiving.
Embroidered Cloth Napkins
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A formal Thanksgiving table setting is all in the details.
This kale-filled planter from West Coast Gardens looks beautiful when paired with pumpkins, greenery, and candlesticks.
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The juxtaposition of the black pillar candles and the neutral table setting is a timeless lookthat works year-round.
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The party doesn’t have to stop after Thanksgiving dinner is done.
Bring the outdoors inside by setting up a s’mores-themed dessert table in the sunroom.
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Layered Thanksgiving Table
Mix patterns and textures to create a tablescape that makes a big statement.
Nature-Inspired Table
An outdoor Thanksgiving meal should have table decor that matches its surroundings.
This DIY project from A Beautiful Mess is a festive and warm way to light your Thanksgiving table.
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Repurpose vases, decorative bowls, and candle holders from around the house to create a festive feel.
Tie napkins with string or ribbon or make DIY place cards by writing names on foraged fall leaves.
Maximalist Table Setting
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Create a welcoming feel with a maximalist floral centerpiece.
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Contemporary Table Setting
To energize a traditional Thanksgiving table setting, brighten your color palette.
Dress up the space with pumpkins, mums, and plaid table linens.
And, even better if you might watch the game on anoutdoor TVwhile enjoying food with family.
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Adapt to your preferences by subbing in other seasonal fruit such as apples or pomegranates.
What’s considered a traditional Thanksgiving table setting?
It is often layered with seasonal decor objects, serving dishes, and platters.
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How can you decorate a Thanksgiving table setting without spending a lot?
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