20 Beautiful Thanksgiving Table Settings : Simple Thanksgiving Table Decorations — Pink Peppermint Design (2024)

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How to make a beautiful Thanksgiving table? ›

Simply add different chargers, patterned small plates, and napkins that you can change seasonally. It will not only add to your table, but will freshen up the look without burning a hole in your wallet. Lastly, do not be afraid of bold decor.

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.

White pumpkins and small succulents set a serene Thanksgiving scene. Hollow out the center of a few pumpkins to make room for a vase of flowers or a flickering candle. Use slices of wood—bark intact—as raised platforms down the center of the table.

A crisp white table setting for your next dinner party is a safe but elegant card. Choose an elegant white porcelain and simple white linen napkins with a crisp white linen tablecloth for a timeless and stylish look. Add flowers or optional details to bring in your own personal touch for a dinner table to remember.

Layer in extra pillows, blankets, and throws that will make your home feel extra cozy. Mix neutrals with rich fall colors such as rust, forest green, mustard, burgundy, and plum. Add candles, light the fire, and you've already set the mood.

The classic Thanksgiving dinner includes old-time favorites that never change: turkey, gravy, stuffing, potatoes, veggies, and pie. But the way these dishes are made or added to is everchanging because of food trends and different dietary requirements.

For a unique fall centerpiece idea, swap your traditional vase for a more seasonal vessel. Hollow out a white pumpkin (either real or faux) and arrange a bouquet of colorful flowers inside. Add floral tubes to stems or line the pumpkin with a plastic bag before filling with water to preserve blooms during dinner.

An old dough bowl or wood trencher makes a great low centerpiece when filled with seasonal pumpkins, gourds, pinecones and flowering branches.

A table setting with the essentials—a spoon, dinner knife, dinner fork, napkin, dinner plate, and glass—plus coordinating table linen makes for a casual, yet elegant dinner setting.

Select a Color Palette

I personally prefer to keep the color palettes around 3-4 colors. A focused color palette will make your table look more harmonious and balanced. In this tablescape, I looked for pieces that were shades of white/cream and brown, and I added more color (green and rust) in the florals.

How do you make a table look expensive? ›

Try to pick pieces that speak the same visual language—even if they're working with contrasting styles. Pair a traditional table with acrylic chairs. Or buy a modern table and flank it with French country dining chairs and a mid-century style bench. You also want to make sure the chairs have equal visual weight.

To set a table, start with the dinner plate at the center. If you want to add a salad plate or small dish for sides, put it right on top. Along the left side, add the dinner fork and salad fork. On the right, place a knife and a spoon, if needed.

Candles, Candlesticks, And Lanterns

Grouping beautiful candle holders on your dining room table adds visual weight and presence to a table. And adds a bit of ambiance too! Pull out your candles, candlesticks, and lanterns and group them on either side of your centerpiece.

First, cover the table with a white tablecloth and choose a contrasting color or pattern table runner. Then match its color with napkins, covers or ribbons, and chair bows or other decorative elements for your banquet.