Lifestyle

30 Unique DIY Thanksgiving Decor Ideas

We all are busy getting the best recipes for Thanksgiving but wouldn’t it be better if we knew easy DIY Thanksgiving decor ideas too?

It will be like icing on the cake, won’t it?

I have compiled a list of Thanksgiving decorating ideas for the living room, table, porch, and backyard and cover all areas of the house and it is super easy. The main purpose is to make it look aesthetic and super stylish.

Let’s Look at the

Decor Ideas For Thanksgiving

1. Golden Glow Table

thanksgiving decor ideas

This is one of the most aesthetically done Thanksgiving tables. The color, candles, blooming tumbler, serving set, and everything else is well-coordinated.

I like the entire feel, it’s subtle and gives cozy vibes. The centerpiece is a major highlight. The personalized name card on everyone’s plate will make the guests more welcoming.

Candles made the entire ambiance homey. I love candles for all occasions and you can see in the picture above how it changed the entire look and feel.

2. Black and White Combo

Thanksgiving Decor Ideas

Black and White with a golden touch looks subtle and stylish. Include gold candlesticks as well and it looks out of this world.

The candlesticks look elegant and enhance the entire table decor. The black and white pumpkins in the middle remind you of the special day. I Like the wooden chair it brings a rustic charm.

The napkins and cutlery are so neatly done, this is quite impressive.

3. Thanksgiving Table With Pumpkin Oak- Leaf Runner

This is one of the most gorgeous Thanksgiving table settings, with pumpkin and oak leaf it looks very aesthetic. You can also use bow shape napkins and put a touch of gold over them. This looks elegant.

It is one of the best tablescapes for a porch. You can easily set a table for 6-8 guests on the porch. Fresh oak loves on the table is so refreshing to see, it makes a cozy leafy runner.

If you can’t find fresh oak leaves opt for faux leaves. A plaid tablecloth gives a nice base. The amber glass gives a soft golden glow which is mesmerizing.

4. Elegant Centerpiece

It is one of the most elegant centerpieces for Thanksgiving tablescape. You don’t need much but a great creative mind. It’s so well organized.

For this decorative piece, you need large and small white pumpkins, candles, flowers, and branches. Paint the branches in white. Place branches on the table with little spaces between them and then keep pimpkins in the gaps along with candles and flowers.

5. Thanksgiving Banner

This printable banner gives a touch of warmth to the Thanksgiving celebration and looks lovely too. I like to hang a Thanksgiving banner above the Thanksgiving table every year as it gives a warm feeling and is a great Instagram-worthy photo op.

I made this banner using a Canon printer. It’s pretty easy to print letters using this printer. Then using a paper trimmer you can cut out the letters. Glue them with a string.

 

6. Turkey Leaf Lantern

Thanksgiving Decor Ideas

Turkey mason jars look beautiful whether turned on or off. The entire family gets involved in making this DIY project. The kids love them too.

The supplies needed are dry leaves or fabric fall leaves, mason jars, googly eyes, foam brush, brown tissue paper, Mod Podge, wide-mouth mason jars, and scissors.

You can encourage your guest to write on a piece of paper what they are thankful for and drop the paper inside the jar.

7. Mini Pumpkins

I never knew mini pumpkins would look so cute on the dining table. Using mini pumpkins as votives is such an amazing idea.

You need glass hurricane and votive candles to complete the look. Even a simple table runner will work as all the eyes will be on these cute centerpieces.

8. Pumpkin Decor

I like the way everything is put together. This is a perfect example of a fall table centerpiece.

To replicate the look you need orange and white pumpkins, candles, and fresh leaves, you can opt for faux leaves also as the real ones dry out in a day.

On a table runner arrange orange and white pumpkins and place candles and leaves between them. Light the candles

9. Vintage Blue And White

Thanksgiving Decor Ideas

This is a perfect example of a Thanksgiving table centerpiece. Color the pumpkin in white and blue with toile wallpaper.

Make a wreath on the wall using blue and white plates. They will make the walls come alive. Decorate the vase with yellow and white flowers. Add some greenery too.

10. Pumpkin Name tag

Thanksgiving Decor Ideas

Pumpkin and Thanksgiving go hand in hand. You cannot have Thanksgiving without a pumpkin. This looks unique yet gives a warm touch to the decor.

By putting a name tag you show how much your friends and family mean to you. They will surely be pleased with your gesture.

Thanksgiving Decor Ideas

You need spray paint, flowers, a knife, a spoon, scissors, and greenery. The tablescape is colorful and you can get it done without breaking the bank.

To get the best texture print the printable banner on watercolor paper. I chose colorful flowers to make the entire table setting colorful.

11. Tin Punched Votive Candles

Thanksgiving Decor Ideas

This is so easy to make yet looks so elegant. I used to make these when I was in my teens. It’s evergreen.

The supplies needed are a tin can, primer, gold and white spray paint, duct tape, punch, nail set, rice, and water. Removed the label adhesive from the cans. You can remove them using a mix of olive oil and baking soda.

Paint the cans with white paint outside and gold paint inside. Burn real candles or LED votives.

12. Windows Decor

This looks so beautiful but it does not take much time to decorate. You just need to decorate your window with faux leaves and it blends completely with the occasion.

Adding greenery is always a plus.

13. Pumpkin Vase

Thanksgiving Decor Ideas

The pumpkin vase looks so beautiful in white. To give the vase some height I added faux branches. I put a fall foliage bundle that includes cotton branches, pinecones, and orange flowers in the middle.

You need a faux pumpkin, pampas stems, pinecones, styrofoam block, and burlap leaves.

Thanksgiving Decor Ideas

The one above is a DIY Disney Frozen Elsa pumpkin. For this, the supplies needed are Glitter Blast spray paint, a frozen tiara, a faux white pumpkin, recollections adhesive rhinestones, and recollections adhesive bling on a roll.

I used 2 cans of Glitter Blast for this centerpiece. If your pumpkin has glitter drips when they are wet wipe them with napkins.

14. String Lights

Thanksgiving Decor Ideas
credit- housebeautiful

Lighten up your table with string lights. It looks illuminating. The greenery will impress the guest during the day.

At night the lights will show their magic. It’s so easy to put together but definitely makes a mark.

15. Red Floral Centerpiece

Thanksgiving Decor Ideas

Make your Thanksgiving colorful by using a Red Floral centerpiece. It sparkles the room.

With red flowers and a dark blue background, it definitely raises the bar of creativity. It is a perfect photo op.

16. Pumpkin Place Card

Thanksgiving Decor Ideas

This looks so cute and will definitely touch your guests’ hearts. These place cards look cute and make the day memorable.

You can write a message and hide it in every place card. It shows the kind of relationship you share with the person.

You need card stocks and white paint. With a knife cut triangles at the end of every card. This is one of the best Thanksgiving craft ideas.

17. Three Storeyed Stand

table decor

The three-storeyed Thanksgiving stand with fall leaves looks spectacular. You need a three-tiered stand. Decorate each rack with pumpkins, and fall leaves.

table decor
Dan Saffer/flickr

The image above is one of the most interesting tablescapes. Right from the napkin to the centerpiece, everything is green. You can decorate the centerpiece with greenery, pumpkins, candles, and fall leaves.

The candle with the stand gives height to the centerpiece.

18. Table Decoration

table decor
Source- worthingcourtblog

This really impresses me. It is a perfect example of Thanksgiving table decor ideas. I am a big fan of fall flowers so to keep it in the form of a buke as a centerpiece fascinates me.

Also, the centerpiece includes a huge wide tray and that includes all the things related to the occasion, multi-colored pumpkins, candles, and fall leaves.

19. Romantic Centerpiece

candle decor
Details on housebeautiful

Beeswax candles create an atmosphere of romance. It is perfect for a romantic Thanksgiving. Sometimes less is more and that is waht is reflected through this decor idea.

There are a couple of Beeswax candles on a tray along with a bottle of wine, perfect for a romantic Thanksgiving evening.

20. Mini Pie Box

cookies

This is perfect to welcome your guest. Fill these pie boxes with nuts and chocolates.

For the mini pie boxes, you need Kraft cardstock, adhesive, baker’s twine, brown ink, and an electronic die-cutting machine.

These cute mini pie boxes look so adorable, you can also use them as a small gift box. The cute tissue paper whipping cream on top is one of the major highlights of this craft.

21. Cornucopia Tablescape

table decor

To get the look right create a custom tablecloth with county our blessings printed on it. Place cards in front of every seat so that guest can list their favorite blessings.

Keep a big cornucopia in the middle of the table, along with white pumpkins, corn tassels Indian corn, and dried seed pods. Keep the pumpkins in such a way as if the cornucopia is spilling out these pumpkins.

I also kept walnuts and spray-painted them in gold.

22. Spray Painted Pumpkins

table decor
More on hip2save

To give a shimmery makeover to the plastic pumpkins I spray painted them. All you need is a plastic pumpkin, gold spray paint, leaf garlands, and pumpkin candy pails.

I spray-painted them all with gold spray paint and it turned out so good. Make sure you spray paint the objects from a little distance to avoid runny paint.

Place the painted objects in the middle of the table and here you have the most budget-friendly Thanksgiving centerpiece.

23. Colorful Tablescape

table decor

The pink and orange tablescape looks aesthetically beautiful. The entire look is a mix of amber, blush pink and mustard colors.

Instead of buying floral bouquets, I bought individual blooms. I added mini pumpkins in the middle, how can you make a Thanksgiving centerpiece without pumpkins, right? The amber glassware is used as a decorative piece and also as a drinking glass.

24. Pumpkin Ice Bucket

table decor

I loved the idea, one of the great examples of Thanksgiving party decorations. A plastic pumpkin being used as an ice bucket is a terrific idea.

I filled the bucket with ice and my favorite drink. It also worked as a great centerpiece. I also kept flowers, you can also keep fall leaves to make it more interesting.

25. Fall Centerpiece With Chalk Painted Pumpkins

table decor

I like neutral and natural colors, it’s just that it’s my thing this year. For this centerpiece, the supplies needed are faux pumpkin, paintbrush, and chalk paint.

The faux pumpkins just needed 3-4 coats to give me the result I wanted. To stick the candles at the bottom I used floral foam and also used some faux greens and a few mini pumpkins for the centerpiece.

I put the centerpiece over a paper stenciled table runner and it looked so pretty.

26. Faux Fall Decor

home decor
Source- decoist

I never imagined that hanging faux fall leaves would look so beautiful in the dining room. I decorated the table with flowers, grapes, and amber glassware.

It took me a couple of hours to get it done as everything had to be perfect but it was a great photo op for the guests.

27. Outdoor Decor

porch decor
Details oneasyday.snydle

It is one of the most outstanding Thanksgiving outdoor decor ideas. To get the look you need white and orange pumpkins, wooden boxes, a vase, and a dry branch.

You just have to arrange the things as shown in the picture above.

28. Thanksgiving Doormat

credit-@rachelparcell

It is one of the simplest yet amazing outdoor decorations. Keep a doormat that says Glad You Are Here.

Decorate both the side of the door with colorful pumpkins and flowers. That’s it.

29. Fall Garland

More on everythingbackyard

It is one of the best Thanksgiving porch decor ideas. The best thing about this beautiful fall garland is you can hang it above your front door or even your deck railing.

I loved that wreath and fall garland matches. You can attach this garland to a ribbon with glue.

30. Door Wreath

Thanksgiving door decor
Source-house beautiful

This is one of my favorite porch ideas. It looks so elegant. The decor idea is clean and classy there is no fuss around here.

Vases with greenery are placed on either side of the door to welcome the guests. The wreath is neatly hung in the middle of the door

Get Your Free Travel Checklist

Pin The Post On Pinterest

Best Thanksgiving decor ideas

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.