Beautiful Thanksgiving Table Décor Made Easy

You don’t have to spend gobs of money or time to create a swoon-worthy tablesetting.

We know the struggle—you scroll through images of beautiful Thanksgiving table décor, looking for something attractive yet doable, but all the ideas you find are over the top. Well, today you’re in luck! We’ve hand-selected the Thanksgiving table decoration ideas that are easy to achieve yet yield stunning, results.
Read on for five trend-right Thanksgiving tablescapes and simple tips for how to pull them off.

 

Fresh Herbs on Plate Settings

Looking for a creative way to set the table? Instead of topping your plates with folded napkins, set the napkins to the side and make herbs the focal point of each plate. This simple idea has tons of benefits: affordable cost of materials, harvest-themed vibes, and best of all, yummy smells!

Source your favorite herbs from your herb garden, the farmer’s market, or a nature walk. Give them a rinse and let them dry fully before you gather them together in cute bundles for the table. Add tags with words like “gather,” “thankful,” and “grateful” for a meaningful touch.

Creating an herb wreath is another fun way to try this idea on for size. For a modern, chic style, use just one herb per wreath. You can alternate every other plate—so one plate can have a rosemary wreath and the next a lavender wreath, and so on.

 

A List of What You’re Thankful For

Many families have the tradition of going around the table taking turns saying what they’re grateful for. This next table top décor idea couples that classic tradition with an easy caligraphy project. Place a list next to or on top of each table setting, and encourage guests to write down everything that fills them with grattitude.

These lists can be read out loud before or during Thanksgiving dinner, and guests can take them home to help them remember what the holiday season is really about. 

We love how simple and affordable this version is. Pull out the stack of paper bags that’s hiding somewhere in your kitchen and get to cutting! Use a ruler and a fine point marker pen to create the lines, then try your hand at a fancy script for the title.

To elevate this idea a little bit, you can wrap the list with natural twine, binding it with a beautiful napkin, a gift pen or pencil, and a sprig of greenery.

 

 

Food Lovers’ Candles

Yummy yummy! Why not decorate a day designated for food with…more food?! Candles are a centerpiece staple. And for good reason. Firelight gives a warm glow to the table and inspires good conversation. For a creative way to dress up white or cream candles, look no further than your pantry.

Cranberries are a beautiful and tasty fall treat. Add an extra dose of warm color to a cream candle by filling a large candle holder with fresh cranberries all around the base.

Grab some healthy sprigs of sage (or your favorite herb) and pinch them together. Hold them in place on the body of the candle while wrapping with twine. Tie in a knot and add a simple bow or tuck in the ends for a streamlined look.

These cute little cored apples are shining brightly! To try them at home, select apples that are crisp— not soft. Good varieties are Honeycrisp, Fuji, and Granny Smith.

Choose apples that have a sturdy, flat base. You don’t want them rolling over, and shouldn’t leave any of them unattended just in case. Use a paring knife to core out the center and add a small votive or tea light. The more the merrier!

 

 

Planter Box Centerpiece

Wooden planter boxes are a great centerpiece purchase. You can change out the contents with the season. The boxes create a nice frame for seasonal creativity. For Thanksgiving, think potted mums, tiny pumpkins, seed pods, and moss.

For a chic planter box centerpiece, choose three to four small live potted mums from your local nursery. Use decorative warm-toned planters to complete the look. You can also fill the box with burlap and create a burlap placemat underneath for a rustic style.

Let your imagination carry you all the way to a gorgeous centerpiece. Create height and dimension with candle holders, twig orbs, pinecones and more. Decorative moss—which is easy to find at craft stores—adds a bright twist to the neutral tones.

 

 

Easy Breezy Farmhouse Chic

The rustic farmhouse look is perfect for the holidays. To copy this style for Thanksgiving, remember that effortlessness is key…and less is more. Scatter candles and natural elements down the middle of the table in place of a table runner for a gorgeous yet simple setting.

Welcome guests with a beautiful mix of colors and tones: cool green eucalyptus, shiny cinnamon-red apples and off-white candles. What makes this centerpiece so successful is the movement—the sprigs curve in wave-like shapes. Candles in varrying heights also add dimension.

Want an easy clean-up after Thanksgiving? Cover the table with brown butcher paper. You can even get creative with calligraphic name placements. As for the centerpiece, you can’t go wrong. Have fun with a mix of leaves from your yard, mini pumpkins and candles in various shapes and tones. Pick a color story, and run with it. 

 

We hope you loved this selection of Thanksgiving table décor! When you spend less time setting the table, you can spend more time sharing tasty treats with your loved ones. With these centerpieces and place settings, you don’t have to sacrifice on style to save time.

Let us know which ideas you’ll be trying in the comments below.