Are you hosting a Thanksgiving dinner this year on November 24th?
Creating the tablescape is the most enjoyable among the long list of things to prepare when hosting Thanksgiving dinner. Preparing Thanksgiving dinner can be overwhelming, so it’s nice to take a moment to set the table and exercise our creativity.
Aside from pie, dining room table decor is a major element of setting a cozy Thanksgiving dinner vibe for your guests. Whether you’re hosting a small intimate gathering or a full-blown feast, the table decor is everything.
So take note: it’s time to get inspired by these festive tablescape themes for Thanksgiving dinner.
Elegant, Classic White Tablescape
A simple, all-white tablescape is a beautiful style for Thanksgiving dinner. Crisp white linen textures combined with off-white details are a timeless tabletop approach for any time of year. Throw in some greenery and gold trimming, and you’ve got a gorgeous table that feels elegant, yet effortlessly put together.
Here are some essential items to curate the timeless all-white look for your tabletop:
Traditional Thanksgiving Tablescapes with Sentimental Touches
There is nothing like a traditional Thanksgiving tablescape with tall candles, earthy hues, gourds, and your grandmother's fine dishes. With a traditional tablescape theme, it’s less about being on-trend or stylish, and more about creating a welcoming atmosphere and meaningful experience for your guests.
Lauren atBless’er House nailed the meaningful experience with these count your blessings cards she intentionally placed at each setting.
Another way to make your guests feel special is to create name cards for each place setting. Assigned seating instantly makes the evening feel more like an intentionally crafted experience rather than a basic dinner.
This theme is a wonderful way to incorporate family Thanksgiving traditions into the mix as well, like letting your children make the centrepiece, or foraging for flowers for the table together.
Here are some essential items to curate the traditional Thanksgiving feel for your dining room table:
Eclectic and Playful Tablescape
Some of us take a modern and stylish approach to holiday decor, whereas others prefer an eclectic, mismatched look for their tabletop. While an eclectic tabletop is still intentionally curated, it’s less matchy-matchy, and feels more quirky and playful. Thanksgiving doesn’t have to be all pumpkins and dried flowers, it can be owls and fresh daisies, or whatever you want it to be!
The fun thing about eclectic tablespaces is they often creatively incorporate items you already own, like books, old vases, and odds and ends you have around your home. Create small groupings of items so it’s almost like you have several mini-centerpieces down the table for the ultimate fun and eclectic tabletop.
One more thing to remember: an eclectic Thanksgiving tabletop uses a variety of hues, so this theme isn’t for those who avoid playing with color. Rather than browns and oranges, think blues, yellows, and purples.
Here are some essential items to curate when designing your fun, eclectic tablescape:
Inspired yet? Try taking a walk outside or head to a local home decor store, like Home by Zinnia's in Scotts Valley. If this article didn't inspire you, than the collection of locally sourced, handmade goodies there definitely will!