It's time to give yourself and your guests an upgraded Thanksgiving table decor experience with a modern, stunning, setting.
Does the 1962 decor of every single Thanksgiving table affect the dining experience? A resounding yes. Let's take that table setting up a notch and dress to impress.
Here are my favorite distinctive, modern, table-settings that will transform your dining space into a captivating experience and knock the stuffing out of your guests.
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Whimsical Woodland
The Whimsical Woodland theme for Thanksgiving is fascinating and unusual. It does have a bit of a spring vibe, but the pumpkins and twinkling lights and candles remind us we're closing in on Autumn. Together, this blend feels like a breath of fresh air! The theme draws inspiration from a vintage, whimsical wonderland. Wood tones, greenery, and Robin’s egg blue are used as the color palette.
How to Decorate the Table in Whimsical Woodland
Centerpiece: Bring 4-6 inch houseplants to the table dressed in matching pottery bowls or simple woven baskets. Nestle fairy lights in and around the tablescape for a magical glow. Place small carved woodland animals (I used Christmas tree ornaments) around the greenery for an enchanting touch. Include tapered candles in crystal wood or porcelain holders.
Color Palette: Vintage Robin’s egg blue, wood tones, green
Tablecloth: Robin’s egg blue, or white.
Runner Use a burlap runner for a natural and whimsical touch.
Chargers: Wood chargers are perfect or go with seagrass placemats.
Dishes/plates: Mix and match vintage-inspired dinnerware in the palette colors. extra sweet if they have delicate prints.
Napkins: Cotton or linen If available, use matching pottery rings for napkin holders.
Glassware: Vintage glass cups to add to the nostalgic atmosphere. Utilize small wood slices as drink coasters for the woodland vibe.
Other Tips: Peruse thrift stores for matching extras you may need: enamel serving ware and utensils, vintage glasses, and cotton napkins.
Place Cards: Attach delicate paper butterflies to the stems of mini gourds/pumpkins on guest's plates.
"After a good dinner, one can forgive anybody, even one's own relations." –Oscar Wilde
Modern Minimalist
Modern minimalist decor portrays a sleek, clean, and contemporary look with a color palette of black, white, and green. It is drop-dead gorgeous in person. There's so much action and busyness with Thanksgiving, but when guests experience this tablescape, you can almost feel the room exhale. The optics of Modern Minimalism are endlessly satisfying.
How to Decorate the Table in Modern Minimalist
Centerpiece: Group small succulent plants, providing a natural and minimalist focal point. Add tall black or white candle tapers for a touch of height and elegance. Remember half of the theme is minimalism, so we want a very simple paired-down focal point.
Tablecloth: Start with a clean, white tablecloth as the canvas.
Chargers: Opt for simple, unadorned chargers that complement the clean look.
Dinner Plates: Select matte black dinnerware and white salad plates to maintain the minimalist theme.
Napkins: Use white cloth napkins for a clean and cohesive look.
Silverware: Matte black modern flatware
Glassware: Use clear glassware to maintain a clean and simple aesthetic
Place Cards: Utilize sprigs of eucalyptus as both place cards and a natural decorative element.
"This is what love looks like, if it were a table setting"
Blush Luxe
The quiet luxury of Blush Luxe is inspired by soft pink roses and the deep green of emeralds. It further elevates with warm brass or gold accents. This table theme immediately makes you feel royal. This dinner is, without question, something extra special. Imagine your guests seeing their name in gilded gold, sipping out of a crystal champagne glass. If you choose this tablescape, let me know what time to be there.
How to Decorate the Table in Blush Luxe
Centerpiece: Add glistening candleholders, and antiqued metallic vases filled with elegant blooms for a quiet luxury. Use several miniature gold frames placed around the table, each displaying a sentence of sentiment/what you are thankful for. Place votive candles in small metallic holders among the greenery for a romantic glow. Scatter small, polished gemstones or crystals for an added touch of glamour.
Color Palette: Deep greens, soft pinks, and brass.
Tablecloth: Pink
Runner: Emerald
Chargers: Opt for antique brass or brushed gold chargers to add a touch of vintage and elegance
Dinner Plates: Choose bone china in white or pink!
Napkins: Emerald
Flatware: Gold or copper flatware for a touch of opulence
Glassware: Crystal glasses, champagne flutes
Place Cards: Write guests' names on gilded leaves or in a miniature gold frame
Neutral Aesthetic
The calm and understated palette of Neutral Aesthetic breathes peace and balance into your space, on a day you really need it. Clean and simple, soft and gentle, with natural materials like stone, wood, soft linens, and cotton, there is nothing but giving thanks vibes here.
How to Decorate the Table in Neutral Aesthetic
Centerpiece: Empty out a pale pumpkin place a vase inside, and fill the vase with a bouquet of white flowers. cluster pumpkins in muted tones, dried botanicals, and ivory candles in varying heights. Add texture with pinecones here and there. Place everything on a large wooden tray. Alternatively, line up the pumpkins in a row across the table and lay leaves along the border.
Theme: Neutral aesthetic
Color Palette: warm ivory, subtle gray, mushroom
Tablecloth: warm ivory.
Runner: subtle gray, linen
Placemats: round, woven jute
Dinner Plates: ivory
Napkins: soft linen in any of the three tones
Silverware: I get so many compliments on my wood flatware! (they are cheap and disposable!)
Glassware: plain or stem
Place Cards: write guests’ names on white polished stones.
Use one of these fresh Thanksgiving decor ideas and get ready for a new holiday vibe . Let me know in the comments what you chose, and what you love the most about this holiday season.
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