58 Beautiful Thanksgiving Table Setting Ideas to Try This Year
Budget-friendly ideas for table decor, floral arrangements, place cards and more.
Planning a memorable Thanksgiving celebration isn't always easy. There's the dinner menu, choosing decorations for your front door and even shopping for meaningful gifts if that's your style. But with everything you have to cross off your to-do list, don't overlook perfect Thanksgiving table setting ideas. Easy DIY centerpieces (think fresh fruit, charcuterie boards or mini pumpkins) as well as kid-friendly table arrangements, like balloon garland, are all great ways to play up the excitement of Turkey Day.
You can lean into simple turkey-inspired decor or ditch tradition for more modern looks that are sure to put a smile on your family and friends' faces. And the best part? You don't have to blow your budget. Here, we're sharing of the best Thanksgiving table setting ideas to try this year.
Pear and Candle Tablescape
A table arrangement full of leafy stems, clusters of berries and brass candlesticks can benefit from an unexpected touch like pears (apples, artichokes or figs can work too). The best part is once the night is over, you can use the produce or encourage family and friends to take them home.
Charcuterie Board Tablescape
A colorful charcuterie board never fails to delight guests. Set a few, including everything from a variety of cheese to chocolate, at the center of your table alongside mini pumpkins and faux eucalyptus branches. The mix of savory and sweet will be a hit!
Pumpkin Pie Placecard Tablescape
Imagine the smile on your guests' faces when they spot their names on cute DIY pumpkin pie place cards. Don't forget the whipped cream dollop made of pom-poms.
Mini Pumpkin Tablescape
At times, preparing for Thanksgiving can be stressful. Keep it simple this year by arranging white mini pumpkins on a wooden tray. Enliven the look (and add texture) with a bright tablecloth.
Teal and Gold Tablescape
Introducing splashes of non-traditional hues into your Thanksgiving table decor is always a good idea. Here, pops of trendy teal as well as a glitzy gold charger, flatware and mini pumpkins lend visual interest.
Disco Ball Tablescape
Get your dinner party started by decking out your table with a vibrant cornucopia loaded with disco balls of all sizes. Temper the look with a classic white tablecloth.
Coca-Cola Tablescape
Perfect for a family of Coca-Cola lovers, this modern setup features hanging bottles covered in chalk and patio paint. Once they're fully dry, fill them with any greenery or flowers you'd like, then use twine to hang them above your dinner table.
Rainbow Leaf Tablescape
Lean into a playful, kid-friendly vibe for Thanksgiving by crafting a felt leaf table runner in your favorite shades of the rainbow. Scatter a few felt pinecones on top to make it even more festive.
Pinecone Tablescape
Think beyond the classic orange, brown and yellow color palette this year. Bring your Thanksgiving table to life with a cobalt blue runner, which pairs beautifully with gilded pinecones, votives and gold flatware.
Dried Corn Tablescape
Amp up your fall flowers with this unexpected vase design, showcasing dried corn painted in metallic hues. Keep the arrangement intact with bronze-colored raffia.
Chalkboard Tablescape
Believe it or not, chalkboard decor isn't just for kids. You can easily create a playful yet sophisticated setting that complements black-and-white plates, gold flatware and fresh greenery.
Family Signature Tablescape
Thanksgiving is all about connecting with family members. To show how much you appreciate them, go for a tablecloth boasting their signatures. It's a personalized detail that's sure to warm their hearts.
Tiered Turkey Tablescape
Turkeys are the stars of Thanksgiving, so it's only right to give them a prime spot on your dinner table. Fill a collection of decorative turkey jars with wheat stalks or just place a few on your table as is to make your setup a bit more festive.
Hanging Napkin Tablescape
If you always stress over folding napkins, give yourself a break this year by letting them drape off the table. The unexpected yet trendy style is sure to be a hit with your guests.
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Maximalist Floral Tablescape
More is more, right? Take your Thanksgiving dinner to the next level with flowers galore, from your salad plates right down to your centerpiece arrangements.
High-Style Tablescape
Complement a lush floral centerpiece with floral dishware, silver flatware, and a woven charger. Pull the look together with a patterned table runner that's perfect for adding contrast to a wooden dining table.
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Kid-Friendly Tablescape
Delight young dinner guests with a table of their own. Cover it in kraft paper that they'll want to draw on all evening long.
Floral Delight Tablescape
A basic tablecloth and dishware ensure that all eyes stay on your eye-catching centerpiece. For this look, use hot glue to apply faux flowers directly onto orange pumpkins. Add bunches of florals to small pumpkins, which can easily double as vases.
Gooseberries Tablescape
Rest persimmons or mini pumpkins on top of striped cloth napkins for an inviting Thanksgiving table setting. Finish the look with a tall arrangement of gooseberries.
Traditional Tablescape
Show off the beauty of your wood dining table by keeping your place setting as simple as possible. Just don't forget to wow your guests with the details. Incorporating elements like a small floral arrangement or gold flatware can upgrade up your table setting in an instant.
Monique Valeris is the senior home editor for Good Housekeeping, where she oversees the brand's home decorating coverage across print and digital. Prior to joining GH in 2020, she was the digital editor at Elle Decor. In her current role, she explores everything from design trends and home tours to lifestyle product recommendations, including writing her monthly column, "What's in My Cart."
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