52 Thanksgiving Decorations That Are a Feast for the Eyes
Think plaid, pumpkins, and more.
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On-theme decor is a must for any holiday—especially the ones centered around a festive feast. Case in point? Thanksgiving decorations, which make the day feel even more special if you ask us. We'll even go so far as to say that the decor is just as paramount as the freshly prepared dishes. Here's the thing, though: Thanksgiving decor isn't as easy as, say, Christmas decor because the options aren't quite as obvious as wreaths, garlands, and trees. That said, this is a good opportunity to get creative. That's where we come in.
Ahead, you'll find as many beautiful images as you will actual products to inspire your decorating scheme, so if you want to make your space feel warm and welcoming for the festivities, keep scrolling. From dining tables accented with a collection of miniature pumpkins to handmade place cards that set the perfect vibe, there are a lot of elegant options to consider.
So if you're hosting the holiday this year, make sure your home feels cozy and on theme. Think pumpkins, fall foliage, and lots of turkey motifs. We've rounded up our favorite pieces from retailers big and small that will make your holiday tablescape (and your home) the place to be this year. The best part? You can keep most of the decor out all year round because nothing on our carefully curated list is overtly holiday themed. Trust us, there's no such thing as decorating too early, so feel free to get in the holiday spirit as soon as temperatures start dropping.
It's Turkey Day, after all, so it only makes sense that you feature beautifully designed Thanksgiving dinner plates with the bird on them. Pair the plates with larger plaid ones in fall colors to take the look to the next level.
Using wheat as a table centerpiece or an accent in your living room is a super-easy way to dress up your home for Thanksgiving. Plus, it adds a rustic touch.
Build a Buffet
If you don't have a classic buffet table, worry not. Feel free to improvise and use anything in sight as a makeshift alternative—even a bench like this one. If it's long enough to fit all the sides, desserts, and, of course, the turkey, you're good to go.
Thanksgiving calls for autumnal colors, but for the feast itself we're going green. Snag a set of bright glasses handcrafted using recycled materials in Morocco that will add the perfect punchy tone to the table.
For a rustic Thanksgiving look, use wooden stump place card holders to display the name cards for your guests. You could even put photos of everyone in the holders instead!
Keep It Simple
When we hear "pumpkin," we can't help but think of Halloween, but there's no reason we can't enlist their charm on Thanksgiving. After all, they're still in season! Instead of carving them, write a sweet message to welcome your guests.
Most Thanksgiving dinners end with the family gathered in the living room to lounge and digest, so making sure your space is cozy and welcoming is a must. The easiest way to do that? Toss throw blankets on a few chairs.
No at-home dinner party is complete without fresh flowers, so put them on display in a beautiful vintage-inspired stoneware vase. The maximalist touch doesn't hurt one bit.
Create a Tablescape
Because most of the evening will take place at the table, make sure it looks its best. Break out your fine china (or everyday plates) and top them with on-theme cloth napkins. Bonus points if you swap out the napkin rings for local florals.
"My grandmother always accented her dining table with a few pussy willow branches, so whenever I see these super-soft buds I think of holidays at my grandma's house," associate shopping editor Jessica Cherner says. These are faux so you can use them for every holiday.
Light It Up
These light-up signs are the perfect greeting for any fun and festive Friendsgiving. Arrange the letters to say anything you want (though you can't go wrong with "Happy Thanksgiving"), and place it on your entryway console.
Sunflowers may not be in season by late November, but that doesn't mean we can't enlist their beauty to make our Thanksgiving table a bit more festive. This set of napkin rings brings all of the warmth of the summer.
Wreaths aren't holiday specific, so welcome your guests to your home with a full and on-theme Thanksgiving wreath this year. From the fall colors to the matching ribbon, this one has got to be our favorite.
If you'll be hosting this year, take all of the stress of figuring out where to sit away from your guests. Instead, jot down their names on these charming place cards and pop them on everyone's plates.
Go Rustic
We'll never opt out of a beautiful wreath that's perfectly seasonal. Case in point: This one that's made entirely of artificial fall foliage and accented with faux berries. Either hang it on your front door or prop it up behind the buffet table.
No holiday table is complete without a few taper candles. Dress them up in these antique-inspired holders and call it a day.
Bring some sentimentality to your table by using old family photos as place cards. It's such a nice way to honor and celebrate family members who are no longer with you, and they can also serve as a memorable party favor (if you're willing to part with them or made extra copies!). Or, use a Polaroid camera to make new memories with your guests.
Take It Outside
If you live in a place that's warm on Thanksgiving, why not consider an alfresco feast? After all, a festive dinner under the stars sounds pretty nice, right?
Fresh flowers throughout the house—not just on the dining room table—are crucial at Thanksgiving. Even better if you use pretty orange vases like these. Did we mention they're less than $20?
Set the Mood
Turn off the lights (or at least dim them) and arrange a few candles around the table to create a warm and inviting vibe. Bonus points if the candles feature a fall-specific scent.
Hadley Mendelsohn is the co-host and executive producer of the podcast Dark House. When she's not busy writing about interiors, you can find her scouring vintage stores, reading, researching ghost stories, or stumbling about because she probably lost her glasses again. Along with interior design, she writes about everything from travel to entertainment, beauty, social issues, relationships, fashion, food, and on very special occasions, witches, ghosts, and other Halloween haunts. Her work has also been published in MyDomaine, Who What Wear, Man Repeller, Matches Fashion, Byrdie, and more.
Jessica Cherner is House Beautiful’s Associate Shopping Editor, a role she’s honed since joining the editorial team in September 2022. Since then, she’s been testing and reviewing , carefully curating timely , and tapping her vast network of interior designers to weigh in on that often have the Internet divided. Though most of her day-to-day is product-focused, every now and then, she manages to publish a few , which are the types of features she has written over the course of her eight-year career and in previous roles at 1stDibs and Architectural Digest. In her current role as a shopping editor, Jess has mastered the art of swapping decor in and out of her own New York City apartment to fulfill her seemingly never-ending quest for the perfectly styled space.
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