Tired of the same oldfall decorevery Thanksgiving?
Mix it up with a few of our favorite ideas.
It’s your choicemake yourThanksgiving table settinglook rustic, glam, vintage, or crisply elegant.
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it’s possible for you to even move the whole holiday dinner outside.
This unexpected combination will wow your guests this season.
Lastly, swap our the typical Thanksgiving bouquet of seasonal mums, for a deep shade of pink arrangement.
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Go All-In On Orange
Mix and match various orange tones for a beautiful fall tablescape.
Nestle mini pumpkins among the seasonal greens and succulents in a tray or basket.
Go Green In The Outdoors
This all-natural table setting is the perfect complement to a family Thanksgiving.
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Keep the arrangement simple with different shades of green.
Accent With Gold
Designer Fran Keenanused orange, blue, and citron in this formal table setting.
Gold and brass accents finish out this warm table.
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Don’t have place card holders?
Simply stick a card into the prongs of forks and everyone will find their assigned seat.
Personalize Place tweaks
Layers of linens and gleaming silver accents keep this Thanksgiving table clean and elegant.
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Instead of written place cards, silver frames with photographs identify where guests are sitting.
Here, bold teal and rose accent colors pop in lieu of the traditional autumn-themed accents.
Pair more formal silver heirlooms with colorful, block-printed linens to infuse a little modern energy.
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Mixed with rich teals and deep purples, the green becomes autumnal.
Lustrous flatware is the perfect addition to this modern table setting.
Go Nautical On The Coast
This blue and white Thanksgiving table can be embraced year-round.
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Rattan placemats create a base against bamboo plates and blue and white china.
Stick to the theme and go for bamboo flatware and napkin rings.
Not everything on the table has to be blue and white though.
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Add a punch of color with orange to the napkins and other table accessories.
Simple white plates and timeless flatware allow the bold pops of orange and mustard to take center stage.
Embrace The Frills
Your pastel luncheon dishes can become unexpectedly seasonal when combined with traditional Thanksgiving elements.
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Soften The Setting
Pops of teal compliment the neutral palette anchored by cotton and linen.
Cover the table with white paper and draw each child their own placemat with their name.
If you have a long rectangular table, create a sprawling centerpiece to fill the space.
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Fall veggies, fruits, flowers, and foliage are combined to create a twist on a cornucopia.
Additional gourds and fruits are spread down the table, making the space feel full and complete.
This Thanksgiving table brings some outdoorsy elements inside to create a back-to-nature vibe that is still elegant.
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Pumpkins set atop urns and moss add height to the table without needing a large flower arrangement.
Get Playful With Pumpkins
Mini pumpkins serve as place cards for this fall celebration.
White linens and dishes allow the punches of orange to become the center focus.
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For the palette, try teal.
Yes, teal for fall.
Summer may stake a claim to the ocean hue, but strategic styling can make it an all-season star.
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Pair teal with darker tones and the right flowers for a fall look.
Finish off the look with a Southern statement piece.
Formal china can easily go casual with natural elements like wooden-handled flatware and rattan chargers.
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Shades of purple, red, and green build off the china pattern without taking away from the details.
When setting an oval table, defining each place setting can be difficult.
Chargers are used here because they don’t take up too much space but clearly identify each setting.
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Instead of using the tureens for serving, they were filled with spray-painted apples to create centerpieces.
Flanked by thrift store candlesticks with pale pink tapers, this table feels formal without being fussy.
Faux pumpkins make great vessels for fall arrangements to finish off this Thanksgiving table.
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Pomegranate and hypericum berries bring out the reds in the turkey plate.
Arrangements in warm tones and multiple candlesticks add to the cozy vibe for a Thanksgiving dinner.
Embrace The Lodge Look
Mix-and-match flatware and china bring an ease to this Thanksgiving table.
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The antlers lend this table a rustic lodge feeling.
Go All Out With Color
A small round table doesn’t have to be boring for Thanksgiving.
Skip the white linens and go all out with bright colors.
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Here mustard and teals make for a special setting for an intimate Thanksgiving dinner.
Layer Patterns On Patterns
Soft tones of red and green are a great starting point.
From there, it’s all in the prints.
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Recreate old-school combinations that your grandma probably went for, like floral china with a checkered tablecloth.
Don’t be afraid to mix and matchit’s much more fun this way.
Feature Fall Foliage
Blues, whites, and reds come together effortlessly in this harvest setting.
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Create A Pumpkin Planter
This deep orange Cinderella pumpkin provides a charming vase for flowers.
Let The Setting Shine
Sometimes an outdoor setting requires little adornment.
Here, a simple bouquet and cozy tablecloth provide all the decoration you need for the Thanksgiving table.
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Place your table at an angle that allows every guest to drink in the view.
Get Creative With Gourds
Pumpkins aren’t the only squash that deserve a spot in the limelight.
The tall necks of butternut squash work especially well with a bud vase set inside.
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Allow the foliage and berries to drape over the sides.
Have Fun With Crafts
This quick-and-easy craft adds a playful tone to the kids' table.
Add black beads for eyes, along with a paper beak and wattle.
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you’re able to also provide a craft project for the kids to complete while waiting for dinner.
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