Hosting Thanksgiving this year? Once you’ve got the guest list and menu planned out, it’s time to think about decorating. Thanksgiving cuisine is eagerly anticipated by many as an opportunity to relive old favorites, but the tablescape may also be an opportunity to wow visitors and provide an extra festive touch. Here’s how to decorate your home for Turkey day, along with some table-setting ideas for any kind of gathering.
Home Decor
Wreaths
Most people think of wreaths as a decoration item solely for front doors, but they can also be a beautiful decor staple inside and outside the home. There are lots of tutorials online to make your own, or you can go the easier route and simply buy one that fits your liking. Wreaths are a great way to add a pop of color and fall-like florals and fauna to your home.
Fall Colors
Incorporating fall colors into your home will bring an autumn/Thanksgiving vibe to any room. Throw pillows and blankets are a great way to add color to your living room or bedroom. Tablecloths, napkins, accent pieces, and candles can enhance the vibes in spaces like the dining room or entryway.
Using more neutral tones like browns, grays, and beiges can create a base that will last across several holidays. Additionally, they pair with a multitude of other colors. Add pops of brighter colors like reds, silvers, and oranges for Thanksgiving and fall, and as we move into the Christmas season swap them out for greens, whites, and blues.
Crafts
Kids love to be included in things like decorating, so let them bring their own touch to the Thanksgiving decor by crafting a piece or two themselves. There’s lots of ideas online to browse, or you can DIY your own. Crafting your own decor is fantastic if you’re on a budget, or just want to add a more homemade touch.
Lighting
Anywhere in your house, a candle can be lit to create a warm atmosphere (or turned on a flameless one). A comfortable feel can be added to your living room, dining area, or bedroom with the gentle glow of a flame. To add flair to your décor, opt for unscented candles or seasonal scents. You can create a warm atmosphere with flameless LED candles without the danger and heat of real flames.
For the Table
Accents
Small accents can make a big impact. Add Thanksgiving-inspired centerpieces like pumpkins, cornucopias, or cute little turkeys. A table runner is a nice way to add color, and pretty candles also add nice touches.
Centerpieces
Any holiday is made more cozy with a lovely centerpiece that combines neutral colors, candles, and greenery. Place a neutral table runner in the middle of the table or construct your centerpiece out of a mirror with a beveled edge. To create a cozy eating atmosphere, put tea light candles or candlesticks in candleholders.
Table settings
How you set the table can depend on the kind of vibe you’re going for. For some people, Thanksgiving is nothing short of chaos, so they’d rather keep it simple with cute themed plates and napkins and a nice centerpiece. While for others, Thanksgiving is much more mellow, or the gathering is smaller, so they want to go all out.
Simple
You can keep decorating easy by using Thanksgiving-themed disposable plates and napkins (also great for the kids’ table), and a nice tablecloth. If you’re hosting a crowd and need as much table room as possible, consider skipping elaborate centerpieces and excess candles and table accents.
Extravagant
If you want to go all out, there are lots of ways to be as extra as possible. Fancy dinnerware and matching chargers, luxury linen, elaborate centerpieces, pillar candles and holders, decorative pillows for the chairs, and little extras like napkin rings or wine glass charms.
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