Last Updated on January 12, 2025 by Vannessa Rhoades, Three Bears Home Staging
Whether your Thanksgiving traditions feature a formal, candlelit dinner table or a relaxed afternoon with football and feasting (or even somewhere in between), use a few of our holiday tips to help style a festive Thanksgiving table that is just right for you and yours.
How to Style a Thanksgiving Table With Craft Paper
Roll out craft paper for a simple, neutral runner or tablecloth. Decorate it yourself or invite guests to write messages–perfect for a kids’ table!
Brown Kraft Paper Jumbo Roll 17.75” x 1200” (100ft)
How Do You Make a Table Look Festive at Thanksgiving?
Brighten the mood with a little sparkle! Weave a strand of battery-powered LED fairy lights through some greenery centerpieces and accent with touches of gold to add drama and style to your Thanksgiving table.
[6-Pack] 7-Feet Fairy String Lights 20 Micro Starry LEDs, Batteries Included
How Do You Make a Beautiful Thanksgiving Table With Natural Decor?
Incorporate organic elements (like seasonal gourds and foliage) along with natural textures (like burlap) for a clean, classic look. Glowing flameless candles in simple lanterns can make your table look festive without feeling too stuffy or overly fancy.
Toopify Artificial Pumpkins and Gourds, 13PCS
Elements Decorative Classic Metal Lantern with LED Candle, 12-Inch, Grey
HANZIM Flameless Candles Battery Operated Candles 4″ 5″ 6″ 7″ 8″ 9″ Set of 9 Ivory
Burlap Table Runners – 12 Inch Wide X 10 Yards Long
How to Make DIY Thanksgiving Place Cards for Your Table Settings
Create simple homemade place cards by tying name tags to sprigs of herbs or mini pumpkins with a little twine. It’s all in the details!
SallyFashion 200pcs Kraft Paper Gift Tags with Free 200 Root Natural Jute Twine
Greentime 8-Pack Artificial Greenery Stems, 13″
Ideas for More Modern Thanksgiving Table Decor
Do you prefer a more contemporary, eclectic look for your table? Keep your color scheme simple and bold. These beautiful black and white prints offer a beautiful modern contrast to gold accents.
Elrene Home Fashions Cotton Fabric Napkins, Set of 24
Bico Black and White Plaid Dinner Plates, Ceramic, Set of 4
EDanle Gold Placemats, Set of 6
Are You Selling a Home During the Holidays?
If your home will be on the market this holiday season, Three Bears Home Staging can help steer you toward success! Take a look at all the ways we teach homeowners how to prepare their homes for a faster, more profitable sale!
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Vannessa Rhoades
Vannessa Rhoades is the author of Just Right! Easy DIY Home Staging and the founder of the award-winning firm, Three Bears Home Staging®. She specializes in providing positive, empowering virtual consultations that help homeowners and real estate agents all across the country sell more quickly and for more money.
