60 Thanksgiving Decorating Ideas for the Table and Home Beyond
DIY wreaths, garlands, and creative table décor.
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Thanksgiving marks the official start of the holidays, and you can set the tone for the season with a home full of beautiful decorations. If you're feeling creative this year, try a few these festive ideas to elevate your dinner table, front door, and overall style. These easy DIY Thanksgiving decorating ideas are meant to inspire with plenty of welcoming Thanksgiving wreaths, arrangements of fall flowers, and creative table décor.
While you can always buy something from the store, you'll appreciate the fact that almost all of the ideas included are DIY Thanksgiving decorations. Many Thanksgiving decorations draw inspiration from the colorful fall leaves and the bountiful harvest, but you'll also find plenty of unexpected ideas that deviate from the traditional, such as a colorful balloon Thanksgiving centerpiece and rose gold pumpkin lanterns.
Ree Drummond especially loves the idea of placing fun, meaningful items around the dinner table. "For instance, you could get some inexpensive small frames at a craft store and make placeholders for each person using old photos of the kids (and yourself!)" she says. Peruse the tutorials for pumpkin crafts, autumnal wall hangings, and eye-catching Thanksgiving table settings that are sure to set the scene this November. Whatever your style is, these Thanksgiving decoration ideas are guaranteed to look amazing in your house during the holidays.
Why stop there? Try these ideas, too:
Thanksgiving Mantel
Need a last-minute Thanksgiving centerpiece? Head out to your backyard and snip off a few branches of fall leaves. Arrange them in your favorite vase and you've got a lovely fall arrangement for your table, buffet, or mantel.
Colander Centerpiece
Repurpose those kitchen colanders into a stacked centerpiece. Place floral foam in between to give them space and then fill them with mini pumpkins and berry sprays for a unique and rustic look.
Pitcher Flower Arrangement
Autumnal floral arrangements are all about deep colors and pretty dried grasses. Place this bouquet of roses, ranunculus, and hydrangeas in a rustic pitcher for the most gorgeous centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table.
Harvest Box
For an alternative fall floral arrangement, consider trying a harvest box filled with fall flowers, eucalyptus, milkweed, and dried corn. A wooden box makes the perfect farmhouse-chic container which you can use year after year.
Butternut Squash Planter
A butternut squash also makes a gorgeous natural planter when turned on its side. Fill it with brightly hued carnations, delphinium, alstroemeria, and button mums for an unexpected Thanksgiving color palette.
Mini Pumpkin Succulent Planters
Take your mini pumpkin décor to the next level by carving them out and filling them with cute little succulents and cheerful yellow billy buttons. We love the idea of grouping a few pumpkin planters together on a wood slice for the most perfect fall centerpiece.
Grateful Wreath
Using faux frosted eucalyptus, ribbon, and a pre-made grateful sign, this easy wreath comes together very quickly. Attaching it to a tobacco basket adds warmth and texture.
Get the tutorial at The Craft Patch.
Thanksgiving Napkins and Glassware
Yes, you can create your own Thanksgiving napkins and glassware. All you need to do is print and cutout decals with your cutting machine and attach them! They add such subtle yet stunning details to your table.
Get the tutorial at Lia Griffith.
'Give Thanks' Banner
Get in the true spirit of the holiday with this pretty "Give Thanks" banner. You can opt for a neutral white, ivory, and gold color scheme like this or go with any hues you prefer.
Get the tutorial at Polkadot Chair.
Thankful Wall Art
Bring new life to the walls of your home with one of these DIY signs. The entire project is so easy because you can grab a free printable! Then go with a simple, modern frame or try something totally different depending on your decor.
Get the tutorial at Alice and Lois.
Color Wrapped Wheat
Add a subtle splash of color to you Thanksgiving table decor by wrapping stems of wheat with colorful embroidery thread. This bouquet is that it's neutral enough to keep out all season long, too!
Get the tutorial at Inspired by Charm.
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Tablescape
Inspired by the beloved Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade, this project is perfect for decorating the kids table. A printable cityscape makes it easy to pull off. Then just add balloons and you'll be all set!
Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.
'Thankful' Embroidery Hoop Art
Feeling filled with gratitude this year? Let it show with this pretty embroidery hoop art featuring the word "thankful" surrounded by a wreath of colorful leaves.
Get the tutorial at Polkadot Chair.
'Give Thanks' Window Cling Sign
This tutorial cleverly shows you how to use holiday window clings to create this easy welcome sign and a few other festive decorations. So genius!
Get the tutorial at Average But Inspired.
Colorful Taper Candles
An extraordinary Thanksgiving tablescape calls for extraordinary lighting! Neutral taper candles will shine brighter than ever when you dress them up with colorful, textured spots of beeswax.
Get the tutorial at Inspired by Charm.
Thanksgiving Advent Calendar
When it comes to countdown calendars, why should Christmas have all the fun? Bring the magic to Thanksgiving with this festive calendar. Fill each of the pretty patterned pockets with little Thanksgiving-themed treats to make the month of November even more fun.
Get the tutorial at Polkadot Chair.
Cranberry Garland
Fresh cranberries can turn into such beautiful décor. Drape this easy DIY garland across your mantel before Thanksgiving and leave it up all holiday season for the craft that keeps on giving.
Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.
Harvest Art
Bring a little bit of the outside in this Thanksgiving by creating this 3D art using gathered acorns and a framed picture mat. It’s subtle, yet so festive.
Get the tutorial at Delia Creates.
Origami Cornucopia
For an unexpected take on a classic Thanksgiving symbol, craft this colorful origami cornucopia. The rainbow of fruits and vegetables will last well after dinner is complete!
Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.
Thanksgiving Embroidery Hoop
This beautiful embroidery hoop decoration doubles as a Thanksgiving activity for the whole family! Once you're done crafting, invite your family members to write the things that they’re thankful for on popsicle sticks and add them to the hoop. It's a great way for everyone to express their gratitude this holiday season.
Get the tutorial at Average But Inspired.
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