35 Ideas for Thanksgiving Table Settings that will Leave You Inspired (2024)

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35 Gorgeous Ideas for Thanksgiving Table Settings to Get You Inspired Inexpensive Thanksgiving Table Decor Using Fresh Greenery Gold Thanksgiving Decor Ideas...on a Budget! A Casual Thanksgiving Table Setting in Blue and Orange Vintage Inspired Thanksgiving Decorations Wood Chargers with Twinkling White Plates Rustic Simplicity: Custom Cut Thankful Place Cards Minimal Place Settings with DIY Thanksgiving Place Cards A Casual Table full of Texture Gold and Green Glass Thanksgiving Table Setting DIY Placemats with Burlap and Permanent Marker Woodland Inspired Thanksgiving Table Decor Simple Gold Thanksgiving Table Printable Thanksgiving Utensil Holders Plaid and Gold with Fresh Herbs DIY Thanksgiving Leaf Table Runner Farmhouse Mason Jars Blue Thanksgiving Table Settings - 3 Ways Simple Place Card Holders With Fresh Herbs & Flowers Thanks Wine Bottle Centerpiece Wood + Stone + Greenery How to Make a Stunning Thanksgiving Centerpiece Super Easy Dollar Store Thanksgiving Centerpiece The Perfect Farmhouse Centerpiece "Gather" Wreath Thanksgiving Table Napkins A Softer Thanksgiving Color Palette DIY Gourd Candles Thanksgiving Paper Lanterns Centerpiece Give Thanks Thanksgiving Centerpiece DIY Pumpkin Vases with Fresh Flowers Thanksgiving Centerpiece: Simple Fall Decor Simple fall Pumpkins with a Color Twist Crafty Thanksgiving Place Cards Simple & Stunning Place Card Template Wood Pumpkin Plate Chargers Placemat Hand-Painted Thanksgiving Table Runner Faux Leather Thanksgiving Place Card More Thanksgiving Inspiration Now It’s Your Turn

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Looking for the best ideas for Thanksgiving table settings? Here are 35 Thanksgiving decorations, tablescapes, and DIY ideas to inspire your creativity.

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Confession: I don’t like hosting formal sit-down dinners.

All the coordination that goes along with timing the meal while simultaneously entertaining guests…it’s exhausting just thinking about it.

But decorating for sit-down dinners, that’s a totally different story. I love pulling together tablescapes and creating DIY decorations to add to the table.

And when it comes to the holidays, I could look at ideas for Thanksgiving table settings all day long.

So, I went ahead and did just that the other day! And I pulled together the best Thanksgiving tablescapes, Thanksgiving decorations for the table, and Thanksgiving table settings all in one place.

I hope it leaves you as inspired as it has me.

35 Gorgeous Ideas for Thanksgiving Table Settings to Get You Inspired

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Inexpensive Thanksgiving Table Decor Using Fresh Greenery

If your neck of the woods still has plenty of greenery available, you'll definitely want to take a look at these ideas for Thanksgiving table settings using inexpensive items you can find around your home or easily reuse any other time of the year.

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Gold Thanksgiving Decor Ideas...on a Budget!

Bring out all the glitz and glamour with gold Thanksgiving decorations sourced straight from your own yard.

Learn what to look for when hunting your back yard for decor, and how to assemble it all into one gorgeous Thanksgiving table setting.

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A Casual Thanksgiving Table Setting in Blue and Orange

This casual table setting is perfect for busy families with kids. The lush centerpieces are easy enough to DIY for your Thanksgiving table, and the blue and white Thanksgiving accents make the whole setup cozy and comfortable.

Once you see how these Thanksgiving table settings came together you’ll definitely be inspired to go make your own.

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Vintage Inspired Thanksgiving Decorations

If you have a few vintage Thanksgiving decorations lying around, you’ll want to check out this tablescape that was inspired by a vintage lace runner.

It’s all about mixing vintage pieces, modern style, and seasonal decor in unexpected ways to create a truly unique table setting

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Wood Chargers with Twinkling White Plates

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So the setup shown here is definitely more Christmasy/wintery, but it could definitely work for Thanksgiving too.

And I’m totally loving the idea of putting twinkle lights between wood chargers and white plates. All you need is a small set of battery operated LED lights for each charger and you're set!

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Rustic Simplicity: Custom Cut Thankful Place Cards

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This is simplicity at it’s finest! While I love the ruffled burlap charger, it’s the place cards that really stole my heart.

The black is beautiful against a set of white plates, but you can also get them in white, gold, and rose gold too!

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Minimal Place Settings with DIY Thanksgiving Place Cards

Photo Credit:www.nobiggie.net

Don't be fooled by the simplicity of this place setting. It's full of goodness!

From the stacked paper punches to the embossed (yes, embossed) clothes pins, this is just enough detail to make each place setting perfect.

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A Casual Table full of Texture

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If you're a more is more kind of gal, then you're going to love this casual Thanksgiving table setting from Toni at Design Dazzle.

Just imagine a table full of so much fun and texture at each spot.

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Gold and Green Glass Thanksgiving Table Setting

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Shirley shares how to achieve this gorgeous high-end Thanksgiving table setting on a tiny budget.

I know I can't wait to go looking for those red leaf pumpkins!

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DIY Placemats with Burlap and Permanent Marker

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Carrie shows you how to make easy DIY placemats with burlap, stencils, and permanent markers, to create a simple, but eye-catching placemat for your Thanksgiving table setting.

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Woodland Inspired Thanksgiving Table Decor

Brown, green, and white is one of my favorite Thanksgiving color combinations. It's just so crisp and natural.

Here, Amy uses the color combo to highlight woodland animals for Thanksgiving. What a fun spin on holiday decorating!

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Simple Gold Thanksgiving Table

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This beautiful gold Thanksgiving table is so quick to throw together, with the simplicity of gold linens and gold wishbone napkin rings taking center stage.

Following this setup, you'll have an elegant table along time to focus on the people you are spending dinner with instead of fussing with the decorations.

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Printable Thanksgiving Utensil Holders

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Theseprintable Thanksgiving utensil holdersadd charming decorative detail while also serving a purpose.

Add just a few coordinating touches, like dried fall leaves and your Thanksgiving table will be set in no time.

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Plaid and Gold with Fresh Herbs

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This colorful modern tablescape is inspired by nature, with bundles of fresh herbs at each place setting and a simple wood tray of white pumpkins as a centerpiece.

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DIY Thanksgiving Leaf Table Runner

The soft green hues of this table runner are perfect for Thanksgiving table settings, but you could just as easily adapt Amy's tutorial to fit your color scheme as well.

And the addition of a simple sage bundle on a black napkin at each place setting completes the look beautifully.

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Farmhouse Mason Jars

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Now, there are dozens of mason jar Thanksgiving centerpieces out there, but the cool tones and simple styling of this particular design makes the idea fresh again.

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Blue Thanksgiving Table Settings - 3 Ways

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The contrast of royal blue and sparkling gold really pop on this beautiful Thanksgiving table.

And to make it even more fun, Kenyatta shares three different place setting options that are all gorgeous and budget-friendly. Thank you Kenyatta!

Don't forget to also check out the gorgeous fabric wrapped DIY center piece that really sets the whole table off.

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Simple Place Card Holders With Fresh Herbs & Flowers

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Can you tell I lean more toward simplicity with my Thanksgiving table settings? These super-easy place card holders bring a touch of nature inside for Thanksgiving by using bundles of fresh herbs. Mmmm. Make Thanksgiving smell as good as it looks!

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Thanks Wine Bottle Centerpiece

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This one’s for my fellow wine lovers.

I've made twine wrapped bottles before, and they take some patience. So if someone else is willing to do all the work of wrapping twine around the bottles neatly, I say let them go for it!

But whether you want to buy or DIY this Thanksgiving table centerpiece, don’t you just love the look of it?

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Wood + Stone + Greenery

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Again, we're bringing the outside in with ideas for Thanksgiving table settings that include leaves, wood and branches, and hand lettered stone place markers.

Is anybody else swooning?

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How to Make a Stunning Thanksgiving Centerpiece

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Lisa shares how to assemble your own Thanksgiving centerpiece using dried florals, dried colorful Indian corn and items you can find around your house.

To make it even easier, she shares essential design tips for creating centerpieces, so you can create something just a beautiful and unique.

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Super Easy Dollar Store Thanksgiving Centerpiece

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This quick and easy Thanksgiving centerpiece is made from dollar store flowers, pinecones, and acorns for a cute and seasonal decoration.

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The Perfect Farmhouse Centerpiece

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Mary's farmhouse centerpiece is filled with leaves, pine cones, pumpkins, and berries.

It's so stunning, you may want to make yours early in the fall and leave it out until Thanksgiving.

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"Gather" Wreath Thanksgiving Table Napkins

Photo Credit:www.etsy.com

I simply adore these cotton table napkins with their handmade wreath designs and the word 'gather' in the center.

They would blend in beautifully with any farmhouse inspired Thanksgiving table setting, and are neutral enough to be used other times during the year as well.

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A Softer Thanksgiving Color Palette

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Looking for something with a softer color than your typical fall jewel tones?

Add these little pumpkins down the center of your table for a lighter, brighter Thanksgiving table setting.

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DIY Gourd Candles

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How pretty is this? Hollow out a few gourds for seasonal candles on your Thanksgiving table.

This would seriously be the perfect addition to a simple, rustic Thanksgiving served outside. (Can you tell I'm jealous of those of you who have that option?)

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Thanksgiving Paper Lanterns Centerpiece

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Looking for something that is completely different than the typical Thanksgiving centerpiece of gourds and fall leaves?

I love the detailed designs on these paper lanterns. Can you just imagine how they would glow lined up down the center of your table?

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Give Thanks Thanksgiving Centerpiece

Photo Credit:simplydesigning.porch.com

Ashley shares how to take a simple white wood box and turn it into a beautiful Thanksgiving centerpiece.

Bonus: Adding the "Give Thanks" to the box is so much easier than it looks!

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DIY Pumpkin Vases with Fresh Flowers

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Using pumpkins as vases is classic. And I love how Stacey updates this traditional fall decor idea with white pumpkins and bright flowers. Definitely a fantastic idea for your Thanksgiving table settings.

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Thanksgiving Centerpiece: Simple Fall Decor

Photo Credit:www.kenarry.com

Looking for a budget centerpiece to add to your Thanksgiving table setting?

Carrie shares how to use inexpensive grocery store finds to create a layered centerpiece that is full of color and texture.

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Simple fall Pumpkins with a Color Twist

Photo Credit:www.amazon.com

I never thought of this shade of teal as a fall color, but I love it paired with the rust and gold tones of this embroidered table runner.

It's a fantastic combination of traditional and casual.

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Crafty Thanksgiving Place Cards

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If you like to add a personal touch to your Thanksgiving Table Settings, then these crafty Thanksgiving place cards are perfect.

You could even customize the embellishments to match each of your guests personalities.

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Simple & Stunning Place Card Template

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Do you like easy?

It doesn't get much easier than this napkin wrap and place card combo...and the result is still beautiful!

Jessica has a printable template that you can use to add your guests names right from your computer. So simple. So perfectly perfect.

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Wood Pumpkin Plate Chargers Placemat

Photo Credit:www.etsy.com

For a more casual Thanksgiving table setting, this wood pumpkin plate charger is just too cute. I love the way that it's layered with plaid and burlap to create a modern country place setting.

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Hand-Painted Thanksgiving Table Runner

Photo Credit:madincrafts.com

How pretty is that Give Thanks hand lettering on this table runner? I'm so super jealous of those lettering skills!

If your talented like Jessica, then you should definitely check out how she stenciled the turkey onto the table runner before adding the words.

(In the meantime, I'm going to look into using some heat-transfer vinyl for my Cricut)

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Faux Leather Thanksgiving Place Card

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Adding leather to your table will make it instantly more lush, especially when decorated with gold pen like this pumpkin place card and napkin ring.

And if you're looking for something a bit different, Amy tried this and debossing techniques on other materials as well. Which one do you think flopped?

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Now It’s Your Turn

Are you excited to get decorating for Thanksgiving yet? Which of these ideas for Thanksgiving table settings is your favorite?

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