Thanksgiving is all about food unless you ask a designer. Designers will tell you it’s mostly Thanksgiving table decor that matters most.
Style Carrot had great pictures of Thanksgiving table decor in a variety of styles. From rustic and sparse to abundant and monochromatic these pictures show the many ways we can design a table for friends and family to marvel and enjoy.
One common thread I find in most tablescapes this time of year is the nod to nature and the bounty it provides. Thanksgiving centerpieces look best when you use organic fruits, vegetables, branches and flowers. Roughhewn wooden decor and linens can round out this theme.
The classic tablescape uses autumnal colors such as orange, yellow and green. Regardless of how your table is set, don’t forget that overhead ceiling lights will brighten your entire dining room and create the overall mood for the festive night.
If you prefer a buffet style Thanksgiving, buffet table lamps will create a soft glow on the holiday feast. Along with general lighting don’t forget candles on the table to add another layer of light and some serious atmosphere.
I’m starting to love the sophisticated, monochromatic tablescapes that use white pumpkins and decor in deeper and richer tones of brown, black and gold. These tables are truly dramatic but still capture the essence of Thanksgiving.
Bold greens play beautifully with these schemes and remind us it’s ultimately all about nature and the gifts we get from the land.
1. A two-piece leaf-shaped tray set in gold leaf adds major bling to the holiday table.
2. Nature is the overall design theme in this beautiful wrought iron chandelier with a English Bronze finish.
3. I love the autumnal form of the Treetop sconce by Currey and Company.
4. The Orchard Harvest Platter has a homey and traditional feel.
5. The earthy design of this set of three charred pine trays are great for carrying drinks and appetizers as well as for clearing the table.
6. Add drama to your table with a candle holder like the Azalea Votive Candle Holder.
Photos: Style Carrot.