30 Thanksgiving Decoration and Table Setting Ideas

So, from choosing a color scheme and designing your tablescape, to decor that guests will notice before they even step inside your home, read on to discover Thanksgiving decor ideas that are perfect for every type of celebration.


If you have the honor of hosting Thanksgiving (or even a Friendsgiving celebration) this year, you know that there are all kinds of little details to think about. And while the food and the people you choose to surround yourself with are the most important parts of the holiday, the Thanksgiving decor you incorporate into your space can help set the tone for the type of celebration you’d like to have.

When thinking about how you’d like to decorate your space, envision the type of Thanksgiving dinner you’re hoping to have. Is it warm and casual? Is it elegant and sophisticated? Or will it be full of little kids? Using the answers to those questions — and your personal style — to help guide your decor choices means you can’t really go wrong. But, if you need some additional Thanksgiving decorations inspiration, we’ve rounded up 30 beautiful ideas.

So, from choosing a color scheme and designing your tablescape, to decor that guests will notice before they even step inside your home, read on to discover Thanksgiving decor ideas that are perfect for every type of celebration.


Decor

1. Festive Color Schemes

Before you dive into all of the small decor details, it helps to settle on a color scheme for your Thanksgiving dinner, as picking a palette and sticking to it will create a cohesive (and Pinterest-worthy!) experience for your guests. You can’t go wrong with a classic color scheme inspired by warm fall foliage — think pumpkin orange, warm golden yellow, and rich brown. But we also love unexpected color schemes like…

  • Harvest moon: deep blues, purples, burgundies, and terracotta
  • Autumn rose: blush pink, soft beige, and earthy green
  • Misty morning: cool-toned blue, forest green, and stone

2. Welcoming Porch Decor

Go beyond traditional pumpkins and set the tone for your Thanksgiving dinner before your guests even enter your home by adding some thoughtful decor details to your front porch. For something unexpected, borrow a small side table from inside your home, and set it outside to use as a pedestal for a pretty planter filled with fall flowers. You could also hang a beautiful woven pouch filled with an arrangement of artificial flowers in your color scheme from an exterior wall or front door.


3. Simple Flower Arrangements and Artful Vessels

Even the simplest flower arrangements can be taken to the next level when paired with a design-forward vase or vessel. Minted has a beautiful selection of vases designed by independent makers from around the world — grab a couple to use as decor on sideboards, entry tables, kitchen islands, and even in spare rooms where your guests will be spending the night.


4. Warm Candles

A tablescape featuring tall tapered candles will never go out of style. This year, use candles to add more than just a warm glow to your space by selecting tapered or pillar candles featuring unusual colors, textures, or even personalized details. Then, pair them with sculptural candle sticks and candle holders to add in another layer of visual interest to your table.


5. DIY Pumpkin Candle Holders

If Thanksgiving is synonymous with pumpkins for you, skip traditional candle holders in favor of this fun (and super easy) DIY idea. We love how these would look if they were incorporated alongside a runner made up entirely of multi-colored mini pumpkins.

Photo and Idea by Zevy Joy

Photo and Idea by Zevy Joy


6. Seasonal Accent Pieces

One of our favorite things about the holiday season is the opportunity to swap out your usual decor with accent pieces that are just a little bit more festive. Changing out your trinket trays or blanket baskets for ones that lean into the rich colors of the season and adding in sculptural decor items to your bookcases, mantle, or coffee table will help make your space feel more special, especially for guests that come over all the time.


Table Setting

7. Table Linens

Skip the standard white table cloth for an artful table linen that ties into your overall decor theme and color scheme. Minted’s global community of independent artists have lent their eyes for pattern, texture, and color to our collection of table linens — all of which are sure to make your table feel like a piece of art.