30 Inspiring Thanksgiving Table Ideas That’ll Make Your Feast Come Together Beautifully

Nothing says “special occasion” like a Thanksgiving table that’s lit with flickering taper candles. You can get creative with your wax sticks, too, instead of opting for plain white. Mix and match vibrant fall colors like aubergine, amber, maroon, and cornflower blue.

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Napkin rings come in countless designs, but we like styles that are more versatile than ones that can only be used for your Thanksgiving table.

Anything gold-colored is a winner and adds an air of refinement, even if you're keeping everything else simple.

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Instead of a cornucopia this year, try filling up your tablescape with an array of gorgeous gourds.

But how does one find this many perfect pumpkins at the farmer's market? You don't — grab a set of white craft pumpkins and paint them to your desired hue.

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Muted earth tones aren't for you? Make a statement by setting out orange dinnerware. It adds a playful pop to an otherwise buttoned-up dinner.

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These pumpkin-spice cupcakes with cream cheese frosting might be the ideal Thanksgiving dessert if your household is more Team Cake than Team Pie.

Try this Good Housekeeping recipe for the cupcakes and this one from Jo Cooks to make the candied cranberries.

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Fill your Thanksgiving table with as much botanical flair as you possibly can — these sunflower napkin rings may be a small decorative detail, but they're undoubtedly eye-catching.

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While the Thanksgiving turkey will likely steal the show, a few tea lights flickering in autumnal-toned votives easily become accent gems for the tabletop.

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While we definitely recommend carving your turkey before serving it on your table family-style, a picturesque platter goes a long way in the presentation.

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When you want to go bold with your holiday plating without buying an entirely new set of dinnerware, opt for melamine dishes. Available in all sorts of colors, they are slightly more casual than ceramic, but are usually dishwasher-safe, cheaper, and available in any color that suits the occasion!

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A pillar candle inside of a hurricane glass makes for a stunning, simple centerpiece all on its own, but further accented with a small autumn wreath around it makes it magical.

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Deck out your Turkey Day table in a gorgeous linen tablecloth to give your meal the rustic, yet refined presentation it deserves.

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Setting each dish atop a charger plate makes your dinner look like a five-star fête. We love using chargers made of wood, because not only do they coordinate with the rest of your Thanksgiving table, but they can be used virtually any other time of year as well!

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This typographic greeting, whether on your table or countertop, provides an Insta-friendly photo op.

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Pick up a bouquet of autumnal-toned mums or roses and display them in a vase interspersed with faux fall foliage and botanicals to evoke the vibrant color of the changing leaves.

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Let your guests know how thankful you are for them by putting a sweet "thank you" card at each place setting in lieu of a traditional name card.

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The more candles around your Thanksgiving tablescape, the better, but we also understand if you'd like to keep the fire hazards to a minimum. Use moving-wick flameless candles instead of sparking the real thing, and they'll be even more mesmerizing to look at.

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Don't forget about the kids' table! Keep them occupied during a multicourse meal by covering the surface in kraft paper. Set out crayons and colored pencils so they can decorate their place setting however they please!

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The right garland can go a long way — snake it around the center of your table to provide a whimsical, seasonal element.

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This Thanksgiving table idea couldn't be easier! Setting a personalized leaf (we're sure you won't have trouble finding any outdoors!) atop a folded cloth napkin is as simple as it is chic.

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However, if grabbing leaves from the yard to scatter around your table doesn't appeal to you, snipping a few individual leaves from a faux-foliage branch makes for an elegant autumnal table backdrop.

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It's amazing how something as simple as a little twine can make a Thanksgiving table feel so much more rustic! Bundle up your cutlery and napkins with this 2-second tie.

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The easiest shortcut to completing a Thanksgiving tablescape is to set out plaid accents. The more the merrier, but cozy plaid or buffalo-check napkins will evoke a cozy, layered-on feel that's so perfect for fall.

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Keep your place settings simple by setting out table linens, a Baby Boo pumpkin, and a small snip of a leafy branch or floral frond.

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Cocottes are great for serving single-sized portions of crowd-favorite dishes like mac and cheese and French onion soup, or even muffins! As part of the Thanksgiving feast, these make a gorgeous (and delicious!) presentation for shepherd's pie.

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Because we know kiddos love to get creative at the dinner table, a clever alternative to a kraft-paper tablecloth is setting out chalkboard placemats! We dare you to resist scribbling on one.

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There's no shortage of vibrant yellow, red, and orange blooms at the markets this time of year, so grab your favorite color combination to display on your Thanksgiving tabletop!

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These teeny-tiny wreaths are way more festive than ordinary napkin rings, and set the right tone for your harvest table.

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Tiny pumpkins (adorably called "Jack Be Little" pumpkins) are without a doubt the perfect place setting for your Thanksgiving table. If a trip to the pumpkin patch isn't in the cards for you this year, faux pumpkins (that you can reuse year after year!) will do in a pinch.

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If you're cooking for a hungry crowd, cross dishes off of your list before the meal even begins! Paper plates and napkins imprinted with seasonal flourishes make Thanksgiving dinner feel no less special.

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A paper garland laid along the center of your table offers a homespun touch — whether or not you've actually crafted it yourself!

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