Thanksgiving Table and 30 Homes Decorated for Fall
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Set a beautiful Thanksgiving table this year to wow your guests and bring everyone together! Read more for easy and creative Fall tablescape inspiration!
Thanksgiving table decorations can seem overwhelming, especially if you are in charge of cooking the meal too! However, I have some Fall decor inspiration for you today that will hopefully steer you in the right direction and motivate you to decorate!
Most of you probably already know, I thoroughly enjoy decorating for Fall and these are some of my favorite Fall decor posts to date: Home Tour,Cinderella Pumpkins, Fall Blog Tour, Patio, Window Box For Your Door, DIY Fall Vase.
I hope this post finds you in the midst of some lovely Fall weather! We are getting closer and closer to Thanksgiving and it’s time to start thinking about how you are going to set the table for that delicious meal!
HOW TO PLAN YOUR THANKSGIVING TABLE SETTING
- Try to include natural elements such as cotton, wheat, eucalyptus, fruit, etc. to give your tablescape a “farm to table” feel.
- Create your color scheme and theme to compliment your table linens (napkins, placemats, runner, etc.)
- Incorporate color. I tend to gravitate toward more neutral home decor but during the Fall, color is most appropriate!
To begin, I ALWAYS start with a centerpiece first and then build out from there. I like to use real apples in my decor for several reasons.
REASONS TO USE FRUIT AS DECOR
- Inexpensive
- Adds a pop of color
- Gives a “farm to table” vibe for Thanksgiving
- Reusable after Thanksgiving is over!
HOW TO CREATE A THANKSGIVING TABLE SETTING
- First, start with the centerpiece. This can be a floral arrangement or pieces of large decor such as candle sticks, Native American or Pilgrim figurines, turkeys, pumpkins, etc. I chose to create a floral arrangement using eucalyptus and apples with the same vase and shish kabob skewers from my summer patio. If you missed that post you can read about it here.
- Next, build out from the centerpiece using a runner or tablecloth and place your centerpiece on top of the linens, in the middle. I used this table runner I found at World Market and some cotton garland from Hobby Lobby.
- Then, build your place settings. Each place setting should have a minimum of 1 large dinner plate but may also include additional layers such as a charger, napkin, place card, cheeseboard, etc.
- Last, place your silverware and glassware in the proper places according to the food you will be serving. Here is a great reference guide for silverware placement. This will vary based on your menu.
- Additionally, to add an extra special element of design, place a small piece of foliage on each place setting such as a cotton stem, small piece of eucalyptus, single flower or stalk of wheat, etc.
And there you have it! My Thanksgiving table is complete!
Great news, I have rounded up links to more Fall inspiration from 30 very talented bloggers who have gorgeous homes all decorated for Fall! I hope you can find some more inspiration for your Thanksgiving table by viewing the links below. See a complete list divided up by decorating category below….
Vignettes
My Creative Days
Elizabeth Joan Designs
Noting Grace
2 Bees in a Pod
Belle Blue Interiors
Farmhouse On Elder Hill
Front Porches
Little Brags
Life Love Larson
Hood Creek Log Cabin
White Arrows Home
Celebrate & Decorate
Fall Recipes
Joy In Our Home
With Two Spoons
Honey n Hydrangea
Brooklyn Farm Girl
Crisp Collective
Calli Girl In A Southern World
Tablescapes
Repurpose and Upcycle
Timeless Creations
Back to Blueberry Hill
Dining Delight
Lemons To Lovelys
Mantels
Anderson + Grant
Personally Andrea
The Mountain View Cottage
Making it in the Mountains
Lemons, Lavender & Laundry
This is really beautiful, Marci! The apples mixed with eucalyptus are perfect.
Pinning and sharing. 😉
Thank you so much Stacey! Yes I would love some Pin love! All images are pinball by just hovering over them!
What a beautiful tablescape, Marci! Love the apples in the centerpiece and yes, you certainly hit the jackpot at WM! Love the cutlery and that runner is my favorite! So glad to have you this week!
Thank you Kendra!! Yes I don’t always get that lucky at WM but they had some amazing stuff for Fall!
Beautiful texture and natural elements…love it! Happy to be on the tour with you!
Thank you so much Andrea!
So pretty! I love the natural elements of apples, eucalyptus leaves, and cotton bolls. Too pretty! Are you Southern? I bet you are! This table is one of my favorites so far this autumn!
Linking from Poofing the Pillows,
Ricki Jill
Thank you Ricki! That is so funny that you say that because yes, I am! I live in South Louisiana!
This tablescape makes my neutral loving heart happy 🙂 And I love your beautiful centerpiece.
Thank you Jamie! Who said neutrals were only for winter right!?!
All of the pretty natural elements you have used on your table have created such a beautiful display. Your tablescape is both gorgeous and elegant. It has been so much fun blog hopping with you! Happy Fall!
Thank you so much Shannon! I thoroughly enjoyed this Fall blog hop!
Your table is stunning! I love every piece you added to it! I wish we had a World Market where we live. But, maybe I don’t because I would spend too much money! 🙂 Happy Fall!
Thank you Lindsay! Yes, it’s definitely a double-edged sword!
Your tablescape is absolutely beautiful! Love the touches of cotton against the wicker chargers!
Thank you Jen! I love that you can use so many different things with wicker to change it up!
You have definitely captured the “farm to table” with your apple centerpiece and I think it sets a wonderful tone to your t’scape. And you’ve upped the look with the pretty stemware and flatware which adds a touch of elegance. Those individual cheeseboards are a fantastic idea and you’ve created a unique place setting with them. Happy Fall!
Thank you so much Lori!!! I am so honored that you noticed all of these little details.
Oh this is just absolutely gorgeous! I love the natural elements, those cheesboards and the dark colored napkins really add richness. Just fabulous all around!
Thank you so much Kristen!
Yes – we enjoyed your fall tablescape very much! In fact we have the same table runner LOL. Love your use of greenery and apples – so refreshing! So fun touring with you. Happy Fall!
Thank you Vicki and Jenn! That table runner is so versatile. I can see myself using it for multiple seasons.
A lovely fall tablescape! The apples are a great addition, adding a little color without being overpowering! You really have captured the farm to table look with your runner, the cotton and all of the natural elements.
Thank you so much Chloe! Fall is my favorite season of all!
Those cheese boards are perfect! Love the incorporation of apples (a little different than the traditional pumpkin, but totally fall). Beautiful table!
Thank you so much Erin!