Thanksgiving Tablescape Ideas
Set a beautiful table with these Thanksgiving tablescape ideas. Includes inspiration for place settings, flowers, linens, and more.
As the only girl growing up in a home with three brothers, “setting the table” for supper, more often than not, was my job. My mom trained me well and to this day, I enjoy the simple task of making a table beautiful. Tablescapes don’t have to be grand or expensive to be charming. All that is needed are your favorite dishes, a few accessories, and a lovely centerpiece.
Neutral Colors & Texture
When it comes to Thanksgiving tablescape ideas, the place to start is to choose a “jumping-off” point. It should be one of the main elements of your table setting, and then the rest of the items flow from that. I usually begin with the linens, but this Thanksgiving tablescape began with the placemats…which is a rather odd place to start.
The Placemats
I love these round hyacinth placemats, and they are the perfect combination of a charger and a placemat. Even though they are neutral in color, they add delicious texture…and that’s always a good thing. The neutral theme continues with the table runner, plates, and flatware.
The Napkins
Color was added with the napkins, that are a soft floral pattern in the lovely shades of autumn. I actually used these same napkins last fall, and decided to use them again. No need to reinvent the wheel if you don’t have to!
The Centerpiece: White Pumpkins in a Dough Bowl
My favorite thing about this tablescape is the centerpiece. It’s so simple, but makes quite a statement. I’ve looked and looked for a dough bowl that would fit my table, and that didn’t cost the moon. Believe it or not, I found this one on Amazon. It’s not authentic, but it looks like it is, and that’s good enough for me.
I placed sprigs of eucalyptus in the bowl, and then nestled in more white pumpkins. I prepared my pumpkins first, so they should easily last until Thanksgiving. The long, narrow shape of the dough bowl accommodates the shape of the pumpkins and again, even though it’s neutral in color, there is great texture.
Mini White Pumpkin Arrangements
One of the best Thanksgiving tablescape ideas ever is to include a favor for your guests. The last little touch I’m including for this table setting is this set of mini pumpkin flower arrangements. You can see a detailed tutorial by clicking {HERE.} I made these little arrangements for our guests only, so the end place settings got a simple white pumpkin. Along with the red pears on the little cake pedestal, the russet mums add a small pop of fall color.
More Plate Arrangement Ideas
- Small pumpkin lidded tureens (you can do the flower arrangements in these, but you might not want to give them away as favors!)
- Faux pumpkins with silk greens and flowers. (Most faux pumpkins are hollow in the middle. You may have to experiment a little with that.)
- Real, faux, or velvet mini pumpkins with a placecard tag.
- Make these printable napkin rings, and add fresh greens.
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Table runner • Placemats • Napkins • Plates • Mini Pumpkin Arrangements • Long dough bowl • Flatware • Chandelier • Board and Batten • Fabric on chairs • 8 x 10 Rug (beige/ivory) • Botanical prints • Small Pedestal • Glasses are vintage • Window shades are custom.
