Having friends and family over for Thanksgiving and aren’t quite sure how to set the table to impress everyone? We’ve got some Thanksgiving table setting ideas for you. We’ve compiled a list of eight of the best Thanksgiving table setting ideas to inspire your holiday culinary adventure.
Name cards that say you are thankful for each person at the dinner table will make each of your guests feel special and that they are loved and appreciated. That’s what Thanksgiving is all about, right? The website Fantabulosity has a free printable for you to use.
Low lighting can create a mood in any room and set the tone for an evening. If you light candles on the dinner table and keep the decorations to a minimum, it will make for a more intimate feel even if you have a ton of guests over. These are some of the best Thanksgiving table setting ideas!
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Pumpkins are a great decoration for fall, whether it be for Thanksgiving or Halloween. They also make a great centerpiece or runner for a Thanksgiving table. Using a pumpkin runner will make the dinner feel more festive and get everyone in the spirit of the holiday. JulieBlanner.com has a five minute tutorial on how to make one!
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Nothing says “fall” better than plaid! Add it to your table as a runner or napkin for a hint of fall.
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Staging the pumpkins in a creative way is a easy yet beautiful way to dress up your table.
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If you’re lucky enough to live in a climate where you can eat outside in November, do it!
A little metal never hurt nobody. Adding small metallic elements creates interesting focal points throughout your table while also adding a modern twist to this traditional holiday.
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Bring the outdoors in by adding wood elements to your table setting.
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Orange, and red, and yellow, oh my!
Another easy way to add color to your table is through your dishes. This is one of our favorite Thanksgiving table setting ideas!
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If flowers aren’t your thing, you can still add some life to your Thanksgiving table with cotton and herbs as decor!
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Try something a little different this year and go for an all white Thanksgiving or blue farmhouse vibe.
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What’s Thanksgiving without a turkey?
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Everything’s better with a little glitter!
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Since Thanksgiving is all about the food, stage it as table decor!
Fill them with candles or dress them up with foliage and pumpkins.
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If you’re looking for a unique decoration to make your table standout, this is it!
Keep it classy and opt for a more traditional plate design.
Give your guests a sneak peek of the food to come by providing them with a menu!
The hottest color right now, rose gold will give your table that sparkle it needs without being too overbearing.
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If you don’t want to spend a ton of money decorating your table for Thanksgiving, then you can easily put together a simple table with a plain runner down the center and the place settings at each seat.
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This is a super cute Thanksgiving table setting idea that your guests will love. You simple purchase some miniature pumpkins, cover the tops with glitter and add a place card with a guest’s name on it. Your dinner quests will definitely be impressed as soon as they sit down at the table. You can read about how to make these over at OhMy-Creative.com.
One Thanksgiving table setting idea that you could do is to use a festive Thanksgiving color scheme. Reds, oranges, yellows and browns are the colors of the holiday. The photo below features a dark brown tablecloth, a light yellow runner, orange place mats placed under each plate, and dark brown cloth napkins. The candles in the center of the table as well as the fall colored leaves add a beautiful touch to the table and the pumpkin jars on each plate are super cute. This look is definitely for someone who wants to go all out for the holiday.
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Light up the dining room with a centerpiece filled with candles. You can even use flameless candles to achieve this look if you are worried about someone accidentally knocking them over while passing the turkey. Get a large, circular candle stand and place the candles on it. You can even wrap some fake leaves around the top of the stand to make it more festive.
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Grab a large white pumpkin, and get crafty. The Happy Housie has a great DIY project to make your own pumpkin vase for your Thanksgiving table. It’s a pretty easy project and it makes for a great table setting idea for Thanksgiving.
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