11 Easy & Cozy Thanksgiving Table Ideas

Friends. Can you believe that Thanksgiving is NEXT WEEK? It came out of nowhere! I love this time of year. Since moving from Iowa to Arizona, I’ve learned that the seasons are what you make of them. Even though we don’t really get the true fall season here, the weather has finally cooled and there’s fall decor everywhere!

With Thanksgiving next week, I wanted to share some cozy, beautiful, and fun Thanksgiving table ideas! Growing up, I loved helping set the Thanksgiving table. I remember being tasked with folding the napkins in a fun design and arranging all the plates and silverware. We’re HUGE foodies in my family, so the table is a magical place. Table = FOOD!

I’m a little impartial to my own fall tablescape this year, especially the wood rounds and plaid blanket backdrop! 😍

Anyway, from pretty plates to free printables, take a scroll through these Thanksgiving table ideas and have a beautiful, family-filled Thanksgiving!

11 Easy & Cozy Thanksgiving Table Ideas

Thanksgiving Table Ideas - butcher block paper setting

Butcher Block Paper Placemats via Country Living

Talk about easy cleanup! I’m surprisingly enamored with how elegant these place settings look.

Thanksgiving Table Ideas - conversation starters

Utensil Holder Conversation Starters via Yellow Bliss Road

Love, love, love these utensil holders. We usually go around the table and say a few things we’re thankful for, but these conversation starters help mix up the conversation. Get the free printable here!

Thanksgiving Table Ideas - twine and greenery napkin ring

Twine & Greenery Napkin Rings via Yummy Mummy Kitchen

Great for Thanksgiving or Christmas. There’s something so elegant about twine and greenery. Maybe it’s the simplicity!

Thanksgiving Table Ideas - brown paper napkin ring

Brown Paper Name Card Napkin Rings via Fabulosity

These free printables from Fabulosity are a nice little touch to the napkin ring! Plus, if you have a seating arrangement in mind, guests will know where they should sit.

Thanksgiving Table Ideas - M&M Window Boxes

Thanksgiving Treat Window Boxes via Catch My Party

If you’re having a kids’ table at Thanksgiving dinner, these M&M window boxes are a fun addition! The free printable and instructions are available here.

Thanksgiving Table Ideas - Roll loaves

Place Settings with Individual Bread Loaves via Ella Claire

Everyone has a roll, right?! I love the idea of using little paper loaf pans as part of the decor. Hobby Lobby always has cute bakeware!

Thanksgiving Table Ideas - rosemary tablescape

Rosemary & Natural Wood Table via Jenni Kayne

Even if you don’t have a beautiful, natural wood table like this, Rosemary would be beautiful on any tabletop! Plus, it’s not too bulky so it would be easy to find space for all your food. It looks so effortless!

Thanksgiving Table Ideas - plaid blanket decor

Cozy Tablescape with a Blanket via Cherished Bliss

I’ve never thought of using a blanket as part of a tablescape, but it works! A blanket like this can be used for either Thanksgiving or Christmas and creates a super cozy look. Would it be weird to sleep on the table? …nevermind. 😂

Copper & Green Tablescape via Bless’er House

LOVE this tablescape! Not only did she spray paint those chargers, (which she found at the dollar store!) but she also used old white shutters on her table for decor. So beautiful!

Thanksgiving Table Ideas - gold leaf name placard

Gold Leaf Name Card via Homesteading

I’m all about easy DIYs! Fake leaves + Gold spray paint + Sharpie = Beautiful name placards.

Thanksgiving Table Ideas - bright napkins

Colorful Silverware Napkins via The Felt Store

For a splash of color on your table, try using bright colored napkins (or in this case, felt!) to wrap silverware. Finishing it off with the straw keeps it from looking tacky.


I hope you found some inspiration from these pictures! I’m so very thankful for having you as a reader of Rise and Renovate. Thank you for your support and have a lovely Thanksgiving!

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