5 Simple Thanksgiving Decor (Amazing Tips & Ideas!)

Are you looking for simple thanksgiving decor for the holidays this season? We have the best tips to help you achieve exactly that!

With turkey day just around the corner, you might have started thinking about how you would like to decorate your table for the feast.

How you would want the plate setting and if you want to do the entire set. Go big or keep it simple? It could be hard to imagine how you could even decorate a table.

Honestly, it can get overwhelming to think about every detail near the holidays. Let alone the table.

You want to make sure that there is still plenty of room for the big ole turkey and all the rest of the delicious meal. You also don’t want the decor to be overwhelming and in the way of everyone’s food.

This post is all about The best simple Thanksgiving decor ideas!

The Best Thanksgiving Decor Ideas

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simple decorating ideas for thanksgiving table

WHAT YOU NEED

Tablecloth/table runner/placement mats
Dinner plates
Salad plates
Cloth napkins
Silverware
Glasses
Pumpkins
Fall arrangements
Candle

TIP 1 START WITH THE TABLECLOTH

You’re staring at a bare table, a canvas. The very first thing you need to decide is if you’re putting up a tablecloth, a runner, or going bare.

If you decide on going bare, then we would recommend using placement mats. It all depends on the style of decor you are choosing.

*Using a table cloth might seem a little overwhelming with all of the decor, and going only with placement mats might not seem like enough, A table runner might be the perfect mix, right in the middle!

TIP 2 PICK YOUR THEME

Yes, even your table decor has to have a theme! It is where you decide your colors and the exact style you want to use.

Will you be using greenery and more neutral tones or, will you be adding colors? Fancy or more simple?

Thanksgiving is a family holiday. No matter what you choose, the decor should be warm and inviting!

* Use more neutral soft colors with a slight pop of orange for a warm and inviting decor feel!

TIP 3 DECIDE YOUR DINNERWARE

We don’t mean to change up your entire dinnerware for Thanksgiving. Decide if you’ll be using a set with a base or keeping it simple.

At this point, you might have already decided what you’re using for your base (tablecloth, runner, or placement mats) You can now start adding your dinnerware!

Set up your sets exactly how you want them completed with glasses and silverware!

* Try different variations of set ups, to see which one you love most for your Thanksgiving dinner!

TIP 4 DECOR FOR CENTERPIECE

Decorating the center of the table can be tricky as you don’t want to load up the table with decor, leaving no space for food.

If you have decided to keep it neutral, you can use small white pumpkins with greenery for decor. Adding a few tall candles will add a coziness to the table as well.

If colors are more what your going for, then adding different colored pumpkins will be just the thing. Also, keep in mind, pumpkins are not the only thanksgiving table decor you can use.

Aside from adding candles, there are many Fall arrangements that will look great on your table!

TIP 5 COMPLETE YOUR TABLE DECOR WITH NAPKINS

Such a simple thing could go forgotten. Make sure your napkins match with your table runner or placement mats.

Having cloth napkins that match the colors you have chosen will pull all the decor together!

you can also use paper napkins to set on your plates or underneath them!

We hope you enjoyed these tips as much as we did!

We hope our Thanksgiving decor ideas and inspiration we’re helpful to you while you set up your holiday table!

Let us know which tip was your favorite! We’d love to hear from you!

This post was all about the best simple Thanksgiving decor!

To shop the decor we used, go to your local Target (They have the best seasonal decor, and you can find just about anything!) or shop online with the links below! * some items linked are similar, not exact to the images above*

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