The food is undoubtedly the main attraction of Thanksgiving, but a beautiful table setting can help welcome guests and set the stage for the mouthwatering dishes to follow.
If you’re the one hosting the big meal this year, here are a few pointers for Thanksgiving table decor that’s sure to impress.
Incorporate Seasonal Colors
If reds, greens, whites, and blues belong to the Christmas season, then orange, yellow, red, brown, and earthy tones strike the Thanksgiving mood. These colors work so well with Thanksgiving because they represent so many of the fruits and vegetables harvested in the fall. They also happen to be the color palette nature uses as the leaves begin to change.
Play around with incorporating the colors in different ways in your table decor, and if you’re feeling bold, then toss a bit of gold into the mix as well.
Natural Options
Whether it’s fresh tulips in the spring or evergreen branches in the winter, natural decor is a wonderful way to bring an organic look to table decor.
Pinecones, brightly colored leaves, mini pumpkins, and squash all add a natural element to a Thanksgiving table. Clear vases filled with flint corn, cranberries, or acorns also make for a festive base for candles. And if you’re not especially crazy about trekking around the yard and potentially bringing in bugs with your natural decor, any big box arts and crafts store will have artificial decor on the shelf to substitute.
Eye-catching Centerpieces
Because Thanksgiving is built around the idea of a bountiful fall harvest, a centerpiece that incorporates such a theme is always a classic. But having a cornucopia spilling out fruits and veggies isn’t the only way to go.
An elegant three-tier tray filled with fall flowers or a beautiful wooden bowl filled with apples will draw in the eyes of guests. Don’t think that centerpieces don’t have to be grand; something as simple as some white candles scattered amid mini pumpkins, berries, and colorful leaves can create a beautiful table setting.
Keep it Functional
While a centerpiece and the surrounding Thanksgiving table decor should be festive and eye-catching it also needs to be functional. Make sure that the table isn’t so overcrowded with decor that it gets in the way of plates, silverware, and glasses. If you plan to bring the turkey and sides to the table for serving, then you’ll want decor that can easily be taken off the table to make room when it’s time for the big meal.
Get Your Guests Involved
It’s not a must, but getting your guests involved in the table’s decor can add a fun element to the meal. An easy way to do this is to include a thankfulness tag and pencil with each person’s place setting. Have everyone write down a few things that they’re thankful for, then go around the table at the end or beginning of the meal so each person can share their thankfulness list.
From the smells to the food, and family time, there’s a lot to enjoy about the Thanksgiving holiday, and spending it in a home you love makes it all the better. If you’re looking to end 2024 or kick off 2025 with a new home, reach out to the Caliterra team today.
