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15 Thanksgiving Decor Ideas Perfect For Your Home

The autumn holidays are coming up—all you’re missing is the perfect Thanksgiving decor. Even if you’re not hosting the feast, getting your decor right will bring that holiday spirit. Need some inspiration? Check out our 15 Thanksgiving decor ideas that are perfect for your home.

1. Festive Autumn Wreath

Your front door is the first welcomes guests will have into your home. During Thanksgiving, make sure it reflects the warmth of the holiday spirit. A beautiful wreath signals that you’re interested in the upkeep of your home. This also indicates that you’ll be an attentive host who cares about the details.

2. Scented candles

A perfect scented candle helps the smell of Thanksgiving permeate the air. Candles help welcome guests into a space that smells like pumpkin pie. What more could anybody want? These candles are also easy to get at most local stores. Which makes them some of the most accessible Thanksgiving decor ideas.

3. Fall-Themed Tableware

A beautiful table makes guests feel like they’re about to have a beautiful meal. Even if visitors won’t be dining, having a fall-themed table display can create a festive feeling. Plus, your dining room is often a social area. Making sure that it looks beautiful and well-kept is key. 

4. Fall Vegetation Display

Pumpkins aren’t just for Halloween. Anyone who loves a good pumpkin pie can tell you that much. To Fall-ify your home, add a pumpkin, squash, and gourd display. This one of our Thanksgiving decor ideas is easy to implement.

First, pick up some pumpkins or gourds from a farm stand or grocery store. Then, figure out the best place for your mini display. This could be a great look to add to your table decor. Also, it could work as a focal piece for your front porch or living room.

5. Fake Foliage

Looking to vamp up your space beyond pumpkins and gourds? You can always pick up some fake foliage from a crafts store to add to this look. You can make your home decor as bold as you’d like, adding garlands, branches, or even fake flowers. This will bring the look to life.

6. Thanksgiving Chalkboard

What is Thanksgiving all about? It’s about spending time with family and friends. It’s about being grateful for what we have.

Grab a chalkboard, either bought or made with chalkboard paint. Then, invite your loved ones to write down some reasons why they’re thankful. In the end, this will create a super cute decoration for your house. Plus, it will keep you grounded throughout the holiday season. Anytime you need a pick me up, glance over to the chalkboard.

7. Thanksgiving Welcome Mat

Visitors see the front of your house first. It’s important to make sure they feel welcome coming into your space. Pick up a festive Thanksgiving welcome mat so that anyone who stops by instantly feels the holiday spirit.

8. Autumnal Table Runner

The main dining table in your home can be a huge focal point of your space. It should look perfect, especially when you will be hosting lots of events. Tableware is important, but so is the actual covering of the table itself. 

There are lots of cute table runners and table cloths that can help tie your space together. This one of our Thanksgiving decor ideas can even help you set a color theme for the room. 

9. Table Centerpiece

Any great table has a centerpiece. It’s a staple to putting together a finished look. For this decor idea, you can opt for fall flowers or even try out the pumpkin and gourd option.

The centerpiece allows the table to look put together without overwhelming the space. So, pick wisely and make sure you aren’t being too adventurous. You want guests to be able to speak to each other across the table, after all.

10. Mason Jar Candle Holders

Thanksgiving and autumn remind a lot of people of falling leaves, pumpkin spice, and coziness. Mason jars embody coziness. For your home to feel super comfy, try making candle holders out of mason jars.

Put the candle into the mason jar, and then allow for it to create a nice, homey glow. Plus, it lowers the chances of the candle catching anything on fire.

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11. Thanksgiving Banner

This is another great opportunity to put up a decor focal point. Craft stores should have some string in stock. If you want to cut out letters yourself, this is a great chance to get creative. If not, see if you can find pre-made Thanksgiving banners.

“Give Thanks” is one phrase you could string up, so is “Thankful” or “Grateful.” Either way, this can be a highlight of your home.

12. Thankful Jar

Like some of these other Thanksgiving decor ideas, this one requires a group effort. Create a jar, using a mason jar or another cute option, and label it “Give Thanks.” Then, encourage people to drop in notes saying why they’re thankful. 

At your Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving meal, read out these notes. It will remind everyone of the reason for the season. 

13. Orange Twinkle Lights

Most people think that twinkle lights are better for Christmas. Well, they can think again. Twinkle lights, especially orange twinkle lights, can make your space warmer and cozier. String them up around your windows, centerpiece, or fireplace for a nice glow.

14. Work The Lawn: Hay Bales

The outside of your home is just as important as the inside. To make your lawn look great for fall and Thanksgiving, put some hay bales up around your front door or around your yard to welcome in the fall. You can also add some pumpkins to this lawn decor. Your home will impress people even who just happen to pass by.

15. Use Your Fireplace

This idea might depend on what you have already in your house. However, lighting a fire is a great way of making your home the best place to be. This is also perfect for the cooler fall weather. Whether you have guests over or not, having a warm fire can be such a comfort after a cold day.

Which one of these Thanksgiving decor ideas stands out to you? Let us know and share your ideas in the comments below!

Images via @olfiika on Flickr.
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