Decorating Dining Room Table For Thanksgiving

Alison Gootee

When it comes to Thanksgiving, the food and the company matter most, of course, but that doesn't mean your table setting can't also be a priority. And setting a pretty holiday table with the right Thanksgiving table decor doesn't have to be difficult, either. Little details, from thoughtful place cards to fun, unexpected colors and motifs, can help make for a memorable meal during the holidays and just about any other occasion, too.

Whether you're going fully festive with turkey imagery and autumnal themes, plan to keep things simple and modern like your decor, or prefer going full-on glam to celebrate, these beautiful items are sure to transform your Thanksgiving table into your most amazing tablescape yet (and one that's totally Instagrammable) this year. And the best part? Many of these pieces you'll want to use and keep up year-round, too.

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Citrus Garland

Beautify your spread with a seasonal garland. Just drape it down the center of your table, surround it with candlestick holders, and voilà, a perfect centerpiece!

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Macrame Handwoven Cotton Table Runner

Even if you hate tablecloths, you can still give your tablescape a good foundation with a table runner, like this handwoven macrame option.

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Metal Loop Candelabra

Make a quiet statement with this fun loopy taper candle holder.

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Yellow Florettes African Print Table Runner

A table runner is also a great way to add bold pops of color to an otherwise neutral table setting.

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Washed Linen Napkin Set

These linen napkins come in four shades and add a little bit of texture to a calm color scheme.

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Brown Leather Napkin Rings

Leather napkin rings can add a rustic touch or a modern one, depending on how you style them.

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Windows #1 Hand-Painted Napkins

Add some modern whimsy with these hand-painted napkins that fit just about any Thanksgiving table color scheme.

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Lisa Painted White Wine Glass

Serve up drinks in these special fall floral motif glasses for a perfectly festive cocktail hour.

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Molten Gold Napkin Ring Set

Gold napkin rings are glam, of course, but the unique shape of these "molten" rings adds some visual interest.

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Round Wood Charger Placemats

Add a farmhouse touch with these round wood charger placemats.

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Melia Placemat

Give your table texture with these woven jute placemats, which come in four colors—including a gorgeous sage green.

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Teak + Copper Bowl

Salads and side dishes just got a whole lot chicer.

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Outdoor Bamboo Dinnerware

If you'd rather have a disposable option for easy clean-up (say, for the kids' table?), these paper placemats are still totally tasteful.

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Brass Round Tray Gold

A pretty tray is the perfect base for decorative objects, candles, a centerpiece, or even serving food.

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Acrylic Wedding Name Card

These clear acrylic place cards add a modern, geometric touch with their hexagonal shape.

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Golden Flower Tea Towels

Earthy and lowkey but still unique with a reversible pattern, these napkins give a little more personality to the table.

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Rabat Set

Swap out your basic silverware for some statement-making flatware for the holidays.

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Magnolia Leaf Place Cards

Hand-lettered magnolia leaf place cards add some life and color to your table.

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Lampang Banana Leaf Platter

These leaf-shaped serving platters are made from banana leaves, using a papier-mâché like method—and they're perfectly autumnal, too.

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Acorn Stoneware Lidded Soup Bowl

Step up your usual dinnerware by serving soups and other dishes in these acorn tureens.

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Staggered Vase

These vases are all connected and can be placed in a line for a longer table or in a circle, if you wish.

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Rosebank Glassware

Because wine glasses with a colorful (hello, iridescence!) and textural flair add more interest than plain, clear glasses.

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Placecard Cookie Favors

These cookies can be customized, and all I'm saying is place cards areway sweeter when they're in cookie form.

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Woodland Salad Plates Set

Add in some traditional bird motifs with these woodland plates, that also come in dinner plate sizes.

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Thankful Letterpress Place Cards

Make your place settings interactive by giving guests a space to write what they're thankful for.

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Glass Geometric Terrarium

And now for a little ambiance—these geometric glass terrariums + fairy lights.

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Turkey and Pie Letter Board Icons

If you're keeping things buffet style this year, a fun letter board makes a great decorative addition. These pumpkin pie and turkey icons are the perfect accessories.