Simple and Elegant Thanksgiving Tablescape Ideas

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Simple Thanksgiving dinner tablescape ideas with pumpkins and candlelight!

Table settings for the holidays don’t need to be fussy or hard to put
together! I created two Thanksgiving table looks with a few small DIY touches to welcome your guests.

I absolutely love how they turned out! Both are simple Thanksgiving table setting ideas that
could easily be changed up just a bit for Christmas as well.

We’ll start with the colorful version — I used a green and blue color palette that ties into
our home decor, and then added some traditional fall colors to warm things up a
bit.

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For the colorful look I started with
this fall scarf
draped over the table instead of a full plaid tablecloth:

Remember, you don’t have to use traditional linens like a table runner! Add some texture to the display with a thin blanket or seasonal scarf
draped over the table instead.

I found those adorable little cutting boards at Hobby Lobby for $2 each, and decided to use them as place cards on top of the dishes. I had the paper tags in my craft stash, but you can find them here as well.

I grabbed this chalky Krylon spray paint in
the color Anvil Gray
to coat a few of the fake bright orange pumpkins I have in my stash:

I LOVE this dusty blue color and am trying to figure out where else I can use
it!

I’ve had those dinner and salad plates for at least ten years and they still look brand new!

A few details about this Thanksgiving centerpiece:

I layered my olive branches and a few eucalyptus leaves down the center of the table. It turned out beautifully!
Those brass candlesticks are a classic and I use them all year round. Mine are vintage but you can find
similar brass candlesticks here.
The “vase” for the floral centerpiece is a soup crock. (I found it at Meijer years ago.) Those colorful alstroemeria flowers last forEVER.
I like table linens that I don’t have to worry about — it’s so easy to clean up this scarf in the wash!
I nestled some of the blue and green mini pumpkins throughout the greenery:

I had to get a night shot! There’s nothing better than candles for a cozy mood, right?

Here’s a full shot of this colorful Thanksgiving tablescape. The pops of orange look so good with this cooler color scheme:

Now for the softer, simpler tablescape! This version is much more neutral, but I kept the blue hues.

I removed the scarf and left the table bare:

brass candlesticks blue candles tablescape

I think the wood tabletop showcases the greenery even more!

Have you ever used a baby’s breath bouquet as a centerpiece? It’s so beautiful…the simple beauty of these delicate flowers is underrated!

I’ve done this a few times over the years and always love the look:

I think white pumpkins would look lovely with this simpler Thanksgiving table setting as well!

Isn’t that gold flatware so pretty? They were only $2 each at
Target! Perfect when you don’t really need a full five-piece set.

If you’re celebrating turkey day with your small immediate family or large extended group,
it doesn’t take much to dress up the table!

Both of these options are a comfortable and casual vibe that I love. Hopefully these simple
tablescape ideas inspire you!:

As I mentioned, this could easily be switched up for Christmas! That
greenery works beautifully all year.

You can save these Thanksgiving tablescape ideas for later by pinning this
image:

What are you cooking up for your Thanksgiving feast this year?

If you’re looking for more Thanksgiving decoration ideas, this long mirrored centerpiece is one of my all time favorite DIYs! I loved dressing it up for the seasons: