Simona is an interior design and décor writer for Homedit. Since 2011, she has been writing about interior design, DIY solutions, and the latest trends in home architecture.
Every season has its own special holidays and events and but it seems that autumn and winter are the richest ones from this point of view. First you have Halloween which is the holiday that sets the mood for everything else and then there’s Thanksgiving and, of course, Christmas.By the way, Thanksgiving is just around the corner so this would be a perfect time to figure out how we’re going to decorate our houses this year.
Rustic and chic elements come together to form an elegant and inviting setting
Every little detail has to be well thought, from the dishes we’re going to serve to small things like the place cards, the floral arrangements or the candles.We have to plan all these things in advance because Thanksgiving is just crazy.
Take some inspiration from your garden and use roses, apples and gourds to make a rich combination
So how about we take a look at a few suggestions regarding the Thanksgiving table setting and all the little things we were just talking about. Maybe you’ll find some inspiration here or maybe you’ll come up with your own versions and ideas. Inspiration can come from anywhere. It can be something as simple as a color or as complex as a feeling.
It can be interesting to combine a fun tablecloth with elegant tablewareTry a layered look with plates featuring different finishes, colors or texturesYou can also pick a theme. For example, here we have a sunflower-themed table settingShowcase your DIY talent and make a twig table runner to go with the rustic décorGive a contemporary twist to the décor by using contrasting colorsSometimes simplicity is the key to an elegant and chic designYou could also try a green approach by using potted plants and fresh fruit and vegetablesA rustic and complex option with plenty of different textures and shadesA fall harvest table setting can be a wonderful choice, especially if you use items from your gardenTry staying within a color palette and use the same two or three shades maximumConcentrate everything in the center of the table. It’s simple, practical and funThe combination of leaves, pinecones and tree branches looks great on the dark brown tableA chalkboard table runner is a wonderful option not just for Thanksgiving but for other occasions as wellI really like that everything on the table is big and bountiful, just like the holidaySimple and traditional table decorYou can preserve the pumpkins you used for Halloween and feature them on the Thanksgiving tableIf you’re planning an outdoor Thanksgiving celebration, try getting your inspiration from natureA fun option would be to use bold colors, not necessarily the traditional onesA gold-themed Thanksgiving table with orange accents is also a wonderful optionThis Thanksgiving table setting is simple, traditional and elegant at the same timeIncorporate wood into your table décor and you’ll really connect with this rustic holidayPersonalize the Thanksgiving dinner experience with a message for the guestsRed and gold always look great when combined and it’s both an elegant and a classical optionA nature-inspired table setting doesn’t necessarily have to feature the real materialsKeep everything within a theme and don’t exaggerate with your choicesThis is a chic and simple table décor with rustic and elegant accentsThe tablecloth and table runner become unnecessary if you have a dark wood tableThanksgiving is all about showcasing the prosperity that autumn brings
