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