20 Beautiful Thanksgiving Table Settings : Simple Thanksgiving Table Decorations — Pink Peppermint Design (2024)

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How do you set a beautiful Thanksgiving table? ›

A traditional Thanksgiving table setting might start with a tablecloth, a table runner, and cloth napkins finished with napkin rings. It may include a centerpiece of flowers, pumpkins, autumn leaves and/or fruit, votive or taper candles, and formal china, silverware, place cards, and wine and water glasses.

An old dough bowl or wood trencher makes a great low centerpiece when filled with seasonal pumpkins, gourds, pinecones and flowering branches.

Table decorations. Starting with the basics, matching colors can make a huge difference to the look of a table. Try using colors based on seasons; for example keep it bright and colorful for spring and summer time, and try burnt oranges and browns in the fall.

Layer in extra pillows, blankets, and throws that will make your home feel extra cozy. Mix neutrals with rich fall colors such as rust, forest green, mustard, burgundy, and plum. Add candles, light the fire, and you've already set the mood.

Choose an elegant white porcelain and simple white linen napkins with a crisp white linen tablecloth for a timeless and stylish look. Add flowers or optional details to bring in your own personal touch for a dinner table to remember.

Before the First Course

Place bread-and-butter plates above the forks, to the left of the place setting and don't remove them until the dessert course. Stemware is set above and to the right of the dinner plate. The water glass stands above the dinner knife, white wine to its right, and red wine top center.

I always recommend working in sets of threes or odd numbers as this looks balanced and most pleasing to the eye, for example, one decorative vase, three bunches of flowers or five candlesticks. Make sure to use varying heights for drama, however, avoid using any objects that block peoples views from across the table.

Add warm-toned throw blankets, scatter pumpkin-themed cushions, and hang leaf garlands. Light scented candles for a comforting ambiance. Embrace nature by displaying colorful gourds and acorns. Enjoy the season indoors!

Whether you balance out a pair of high-waist, wide-leg pants with a refined boyfriend shirt; pair an oversize cardigan with tights and platforms; cover a simple, autumnal-toned slip with a streamlined blazer for extra polish; or style your free-flowing maxi with cowboy boots for a distinct Western touch, there's a ...

Silverware. Now, it's time for the silverware! On the left side of the plate, place the dinner fork closest to the plate with the salad fork to its left. On the right side of the plate, place the knife with the serrated side facing inward, and place the spoon to its right.

How do you make a table look festive? ›

Candles, string lights, and lanterns can create a warm and inviting atmosphere that complements the holiday spirit. Here are some tips for achieving the perfect lighting scheme: Candles: Place candles in various sizes and shapes as part of your centerpiece or scattered across the table.

People naturally want to move from left to right at a buffet table, so take advantage of that flow: start with stacks of plates on the left end of the table, then follow them with the turkey (and any other big proteins you might be serving) and then heavy, starchy dishes like mashed potatoes and stuffing (and anything ...