Simple Thanksgiving Tablescape Ideas
Get simple Thanksgiving tablescape ideas with this fall table décor. See how to create a simple table setting, easy centerpiece, and beautiful place settings for the holiday. Start planning now with all our Thanksgiving ideas.
Thanksgiving tablescape ideas
Design a beautiful fall table setting for Thanksgiving with these ideas using gray, gold, and deep red colors.
I’m sharing some simple ideas and tips for setting a Thanksgiving table that’s modern and easy to pull together.
This holiday tablescape is for all the busy hostesses out there who are working hard just to get recipes cooked in time and ready to fill the Thanksgiving table with food.
Simple table decoration
It’s easy to design a Thanksgiving table setting when you start with neutral tones like gray, tan, black, or white. Then you can add whatever color you like, to add a pop of interest.
This table starts with gray and gets a pop of color with golden yellow tones. Simple flowers in natural autumn hues make a great Thanksgiving centerpiece and are easy to clear away when it’s time to serve the food.
If you have a beautiful wood table, why cover it with a tablecloth? Natural wood grain can be a beautiful design element and the rich dark finish of the table is a great base for elegant settings.
Easy centerpiece
If you’re having a small Thanksgiving dinner at home, you can create a lovely fall centerpiece with minimal effort.
An easy way is to grab a bouquet of flowers and divide it among several small bud vases. This makes a fantastic last minute solution for ANY tablescape.
Place one to three floral stems in each vase and stagger them down the center of the table. You instantly have a modern minimalist centerpiece arrangement.
Place settings
Follow these tips to build a Thanksgiving place setting in layers.
- Start with a rattan place mat to add natural texture to the table.
- Next, layer a darker tone dinner plate with a lighter tone salad plate to add contrast.
- Use something creative for a place card. Here, we write names on a whole walnut shell. This imparts a seasonal element of nature.
- Break up the layers of dishes with a napkin in a complimentary color. Drape it in a free flowing fashion for chic simplicity.
- Use colorful vintage glassware and silverware to finish each place setting. This adds charm to modern table décor.
I love these Lucky Wishbones. Set out a bowl full of them so everyone can make a wish and pull it apart with another guest. That way, no fighting over the REAL one!
PARTY TIP: Let guests write down one thing they’re thankful for this year. Make it more fun by telling them it has to be something frivolous, because we know everyone is thankful for family, health, jobs, home, etc.
More Thanksgiving table settings
Get even more inspiration from these Thanksgiving tabletop settings.
- Neutral Thanksgiving tablescape
- Black & white tablescape for Thanksgiving
- Elegant outdoor table setting
- Traditional Thanksgiving table
- Thanksgiving kids table
- Formal table
So there are my tips and ideas for making a simple Thanksgiving tablescape special and fuss free.
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Where are your goblets from? gorgeous. I just have plain clear goblets that will work, but I’d love to find something like those.
I’m hosting Thanksgiving dinner for the first time this year and I’m using your place setting.
Jackie, those are from a local antique store and I’ve also seen them on Etsy.
Hello!
Love your blog! How did you make the sign “make a wish” on the wishbone?
Love the idea!
Thanks!
Amy
Okay the wishbones are FANTASTIC!! And you know I love the walnuts place card holders. Brilliant!
very inspiring. I am sure I will take some cues from you this Thanksgiving and style a better table for my family. I love this time of year. Enjoy!
Simply elegant!
This is gorgeous! I’m loving the wishbones!
Thanks Natasha…. I love those wishbones too – so do the kids 😉