Learn how to create beautiful Thanksgiving tablescapes that will impress your family & guests.
Welcome Friends!
Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away, so I wanted to show you some quick traditional and non-traditional Thanksgiving tablescape ideas, as well as, a buffet style tablescape just in case you’re serving a crowd.
To see the adorable Woodland Creature Picnic themed Thanksgiving Kids Table, go here.
Crowd Pleasing Thanksgiving Buffet Style Tablescape
Are you having a crowd over for the Thanksgiving, and still want to create some sort of tablescape that’s beautiful and functional, but not sure how to set that up? No problem! I got you covered! This buffet style tablescape is as pretty as it is functional.
Simply arrange Thanksgiving centerpiece on table as usual or you could even off-set it like I did. Then place all the plates, glasses, silverware, napkins in front of centerpiece. Once everyone has grabbed their dinnerware, the table is now ready to accommodate sitting.
By the way, if you have a fairly decent size island, you could set this up there as well.
Nature-Inspired Tablescapes Don’t Have to Be Blah and Void of Color
For this nature-inspired Thanksgiving tablescape, I wanted to show you that a little shot of color can have a big impact without shouting at you. The trick to making this work is to use subdued colors – colors similar to those found in the dinnerware or items used in the centerpiece.
If you look closely, you can see that my pheasant china has shades of turquoise in it. And the chocolate trim pattern around the rim of the plate and bowl has a slight purple undertones. So to help bring a little color to the tablescape without overpowering it, I brought in subdued colors of turquoise and plum to compliment the china.
Take a Walk on The Wild Side…or At Least Be a Little Daring Every Now & Then
This Thanksgiving tablescape is a bit non-traditional in color, but uses traditional elements, such as the Blue Willow transferware china and Tobacco Leaf china, and the mercury glass candlesticks. It’s fun, unexpected, and I love it!
I wanted this tablescape to reflect a bit of my personal fashion style, which is fairly conservative and classic, with a bit of a twist. I like to push the envelope every now and then, often pairing patterns and colors in unexpected ways. This tablescape is a pretty good representation of that.
Designer Tip: Did you notice that the table linens on the tables weren’t really table linens? I often use scarfs and throws as part of my tablescapes, in lieu of the traditional tablecloth because it’s a great way to let your personality shine through, and you’re getting double duty use out of them….fashion to wear and fashion for home decor.
More Thanksgiving Decor and Recipe Ideas
Need more Thanksgiving decor ideas? What about some Thanksgiving recipe ideas…including leftover ideas? No problem because I’ve got you covered! Check out my Pinterest Thanksgiving decor ideas here, and my recipe ideas here.
Thanks for Stopping By…
Thanks so much for stopping by today. I hope I’ve inspired you to created a Thanksgiving tablescape that will wow your family guests. And I hope that you and your family have a very happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday.
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