Thanksgiving Decor Ideas You'll Love

Hosting a Thanksgiving party? We got you and a handy list of decorating ideas.

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Thanksgiving is about getting together with friends and family and celebrating the harvest. Whether celebrating with family or going for a less traditional Friendsgiving, there are many creative ways to decorate your home to impress your guests and make it look like it belongs in a magazine.

As with any family gathering and meal preparation, Thanksgiving can be hectic. Organizing your decor doesn't have to be, especially if you plan ahead and use your decorations strategically. Let’s look at some easy and fun ways to decorate your home for Thanksgiving.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • Warm seasonal colors: Incorporate rich oranges, deep reds, and earthy browns throughout your home for a cozy, autumnal feel.
  • Natural elements: Use pumpkins, gourds, leaves, and candles to create beautiful centerpieces and accents.
  • DIY projects: Add a personal touch with homemade wreaths, table runners, and unique place card designs.

Thanksgiving table decor

When it comes to decorating your table for Thanksgiving, you want to make the food the center stage. With a few simple ideas, you can transform your guests’ culinary experience into one they won’t soon forget.

Incorporate fall colors into your Thanksgiving table decor

As Thanksgiving is about the harvest bounty, don’t be shy about taking full advantage of the season. Fall is about rich, vibrant colors, so use a lot of oranges, reds and greens on your table.

Infuse Your Home with Fall Colors
Want to bring some of that fall vibe into your home? Here are a few simple ways to add these season’s colors to your decor.

Use dried corn cobs, gourds, dried leaves, straw, and fall flowers to add some festive vibe to your table. You can easily repurpose your leftover Halloween decorations as long as they match your overall look. Skip the goblins and ghosts and go for the orange pumpkins instead.

Opt for solid black or white tablecloths with orange or natural fiber napkins. Use a straw ribbon or a piece of rope to hold your cutlery in place. Crisp white plates and glassware can also add some sophistication to your table decor while creating a cozy atmosphere and letting the food be the star.

Incorporate Christmas flavors

Choose quality decorations you can reuse for other occasions. This is a great way to repurpose items and save time and money. With Christmas just around the corner, you can get creative with red napkins, candles, dried pepper berries or other flowers.

Incorporating gold and silver accents can add some sparkle to your table decor. However, use them sparingly, or you might end up with more of a Christmas vibe than a Thanksgiving one.

Go for a classy white decor

Another great way to create magazine-style Thanksgiving decor is to center your color scheme around white. You can easily incorporate other items into this aesthetic that can be reused for different holidays. Choose classic, quality pieces that will last for several years.

Thanksgiving table centerpieces

You can use pumpkins, candles, dried flowers, or a combination of these to create stunning centerpieces for your Thanksgiving table. While creating your masterpiece, keep the size in mind. If your centerpiece is too large or too wide, it might be difficult for people sitting across from each other to have a conversation or reach serving plates.

Outdoor Thanksgiving decorations

Extend your Thanksgiving festivities by decorating outdoors. If you have stairs or a porch, use pumpkins and fall flowers like mums or ornamental cabbage and kale to add color and brightness. You can also create decorative wreaths with pumpkins, leaves and dried flowers and hand them over the door.

Conclusion

Thanksgiving is a time for family and friends to get together. Adding some holiday cheer to your decor can make it extra special. With our list of tips, decorating for Thanksgiving will be a breeze. Have fun and enjoy the compliments from your guests.

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