17 Best Thanksgiving Decor Ideas for a Welcoming Home

Add a little seasonal charm to your table with these gourd-shaped stoneware salt and pepper shakers. Finished with a warm copper stand, they’re equal parts practical and decorative. Style them next to your centerpiece or on a wooden serving board for a festive fall touch that dinner guests will love.

A true Thanksgiving classic, this botanical cornucopia captures the beauty of fall in one elegant arrangement. The mix of fresh cedar and fir paired with dried lotus, faux leaves, and berries provides a rich texture and depth in a style that’ll last through the season. Place it in the center of your dining table or on a buffet for an effortless, harvest-inspired focal point.

Celebrate the beauty of harvest season with this handmade dried wreath featuring a gorgeous mix of green wheat, strawflowers, safflower, and Chinese lanterns. Each one is crafted on a woman-owned farm in the Pacific Northwest, making it as meaningful as it is beautiful. Hang it on an interior door or above a fireplace mantel to bring soft fall texture and warmth indoors.

Looking for an easy way to upgrade your place settings? Layer a seasonal dinner plate into each setting for a special twist on your Thanksgiving dinner experience. This stoneware collection is especially beautiful, with botanical vines and branches surrounding the star of the holiday—a turkey, of course. Mix these with your everyday dinnerware to create a layered, collected look.

A soft glow makes everything feel a bit cozier, whether you’re hosting an event after sundown or in the middle of the day. For Thanksgiving dinner, this string of acorn lights will add a charming touch to your tablescape. String them through a runner of fresh greenery for an easy and festive centerpiece.

Nothing says fall charm quite like gingham. This casual ruffled tablecloth comes in a variety of pretty hues, including fall-ready orange, yellow, and brown. Use it to add some pattern to your tablescape or protect your island countertop from spills and gravy drips.

Sometimes, all it takes are a few quick and easy swaps to lend a festive touch to your space. This beautiful illustrative throw pillow is designed in collaboration with artist Nicole Cicak. Embroidered details depict a sweet scene of the Thanksgiving Day Parade, in a palette that will complement any decor style.

Whether you’re serving up butternut squash soup, maple turkey chili, or a delicious fondue, this gourd-themed cocotte will act as the perfect centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table. Like all Staub cookware, it’s made from high-quality stoneware that is microwave-, oven-, broiler-, freezer-, and dishwasher-safe. Place one at each place setting for an unforgettable tablescape. Guests will love lifting the lids to find their individual servings inside.

A garland is an easy way to nod to the upcoming holiday, whether you hang it in a doorway or string it atop your mantel. This version from Etsy is made from orange, yellow, brown, and white felt and punctuated with two cheerful turkeys at either end.

As temperatures cool off, so do your available options for fresh blooms. This Thanksgiving, instead of going to the florist, look to dried or preserved branches to add natural texture to your home. This bundle boasts papery leaves in hues of rust and mustard, making them the perfect fall accent. Arrange a few branches in a tall ceramic vase for your entryway or pair them with candles and gourds for a rustic Thanksgiving centerpiece.

Dot your table with some quirky charm—and a flattering glow—with this six-pack of metal turkey candle holders. They’re an easy, affordable way to deck your table for Thanksgiving, even if your busy to-do list means you leave decorating until the last minute. Scatter them down the center of your dining table or line them along a buffet for a welcoming glow that feels effortlessly festive.

A warm welcome starts from the moment your guests set foot inside—even if they track some fall debris in with them. With this adorable woodland-themed doormat, you’ll achieve a cheerful entry and a cleaner home, thanks to the durable (and washable, fade-, mold-, and mildew-resistant) bristle mat that helps scrape gunk and grime from shoes. Layer over a larger plaid rug and flank your doorway with pumpkins and mums for a photo-ready fall entryway.

When you think of Thanksgiving decor, what comes to mind? Turkeys? Cornucopias? Wheat? If it’s the latter, you’ll love this sophisticated bundle of stems. Dried wheat is wrapped in two layers of burlap twine to allow it to stand on its own for a stately and sophisticated way to decorate your harvest table. Display it as a centerpiece surrounded by candles, or stand it on a console table alongside mini pumpkins for a simple harvest-inspired vignette. 

Life happens around the table at Thanksgiving, so it makes sense to dedicate much of your attention to decorating that area. These 3D-printed turkey napkin rings are an adorable way to bundle up fabric napkins at each seat. The best part? They come in a selection of fun colors, including green, orange, copper, black, brown, and more. Alternate napkin colors at each setting or tie in a sprig of rosemary or dried florals for an easy, elevated finishing touch.

Sometimes the best holiday decor comes in the form of a slight reinvention of a classic motif. Take these pumpkins for example. While the go-to gourd is a mainstay throughout fall, these luxe velvet versions offer a twist on color, texture, and style that make the motif all the more versatile. Pile them into a wooden bowl or use them to dot a few shelves for a charming display.

Even the smallest touches of festive motifs can make a difference around your home, especially in your kitchen, which is sure to be abuzz with activity on Thanksgiving morning. These durable linen napkins are printed with a quaint harvest scene for a subtly sweet nod to the holiday. Hang one on your oven handle or drape it over the bread basket for a charming, low-effort Thanksgiving motif.

For a stylish way to bring Thanksgiving to your tabletop, add this trio of glass taper candle holders to your cart. Made from durable borosilicate glass, they’re tinted in a traditional harvest-inspired color palette (think: burgundy, red, and burnt orange) for a sophisticated way to add seasonality to your dining scene. Arrange them in staggered heights down the table and mix in taper candles for a soft candlelit glow.