Black & White Thanksgiving Tablescape

This year I created a modern take on tradition for the holiday tabletop. It’s a black and white table setting for Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving, with pops of color from flowers, foliage, and pomegranates.

The look is clean and elegant, and gives you an alternative look to the traditional earth tones and pumpkins usually seen. I hope you love it as much as I do!

Black & White Thanksgiving Table

The nice thing about this table setting is that you can re-used many items to create a table that looks completely different.

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Start with a plain white tablecloth as the foundation. It keeps the overall look very clean, however you can also start with a black tablecloth for a more dramatic affect.

Invest in a set of classic white plates and dishes. A full set for eight or twelve people can get you through any dinner party!

Layer the white dishes with black napkins. The napkins can help break up the all white dish set while providing an attractive place setting.

These are my favorite black flatware set. They’re a modern design that you can use for lots of dinner party themes, including a chic black Halloween dinner party.

Table Decorations

Don’t forget about drinks and glasses. This is one of my favorite areas to show personality or my love for vintage glassware.

• In the case of our black and white table, use smoky black or gray water glasses. They’re a little unexpected and add a modern look.
• Serve wine in gold-rimmed stem glasses. The gold coordinates with other items on the table and really dress up the place setting.
• If you’re serving most of the food on a buffet table, place small bread boards on the table for easy access by guests, and add a small gold bowl to hold butter. Place them so each board can serve 2 guests.

Easy Centerpiece

In addition to the table decorations you’ll want to add a fall centerpiece.

• An all black and white table can tend to look a bit one dimensional, and in need of more color. With that in mind I incorporated fresh pomegranates for a bright alternative to orange or white pumpkins. I love the unexpected red color of the fruit!
• Add small floral vases to complement the fruit. You only need about 3 arrangements for a long rectangle table.
• Add a combination of black taper candles in brass candlesticks, and pillar candles.
• Tuck in some greenery, like eucalyptus stems, to fill in the table.

DIY Details

People love to notice special touches. Hand-made place cards with spray-painted wishbones add a DIY element.

The wishbones are great for each guest to make a wish on and pull after dinner. The wishbones are attached to card stock with each person’s name.

Print A Menu

Print a copy of the day’s menu and frame it or attach it to a spot where everyone can look at it. Or you can print out an individual menu card for each place setting.

Easy Party Favors

At the end of the day give your guests something to take home besides leftovers. A simple gift of nuts in the shell makes a fun and seasonal take-home party favor.

Add them to each person’s place setting or on a side table near the exit.

More Thanksgiving Tablescapes

Find more inspiration in these beautiful holiday tables.

• If you’re a lover of classic décor and colors, this elegant fall table setting is for you!
• An elegant Thanksgiving table set up outside.
• Here’s a beautiful neutral Thanksgiving tablescape that’s modern and sophisticated.
• These simple Thanksgiving table ideas are easy to create but have a lot of impact.
• This traditional Thanksgiving table decor has the fall colors you love, along with pumpkins and fun centerpiece ideas.
• Don’t forget the littlest guests. Set up a fun Thanksgiving kids table just for them!