Thanksgiving is not the only holiday that celebrates the importance of family and food, but it certainly is the most significant when it comes to the table. Beautiful yet budget-friendly Thanksgiving tables abound, proving that decorating a Thanksgiving table doesn’t have to blow your budget or take up too much of your time.
From DIY to readymade, our Thanksgiving table ideas will help you decorate a Thanksgiving table that the pilgrims would be proud of. Of course, if you'd rather buy than DIY, the "shop" link will help you find the best deals.
Decorating a Thanksgiving table on a dime? Now that’s something to be thankful for!
Table Runners
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These beautiful yet easy table runner ideas will help you set your Thanksgiving table in style. Don’t be afraid to use a long runner on a round table (just let it flow over the edges), or refashion your runner into a square or other shape. All of these ideas are fine on their own or adaptable to your style.
- Faux Leather Leaves Table Runner from At Second Street
- Easy No-Sew Table Runner from About.com
- Webbed Jute Table Runner from Tara Dennis
- Stenciled Table Runner from Sew Woodsey
- Napkins Turned Table Runner from Midwestern {Sewing} Girl
- Thanksgiving Tablecloth Project from A Soft Place to Land
- Linen Leaf Table Runner from BH&G
- Stamped Autumn Table Runner from Swing Time Designs
Place Cards
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Place cards help lessen confusion at the table and can be one of the most budget-friendly table decorations available. (You can't beat free printables!) Another bonus: Place cards can also double as take-home treats.
- Pinecone Place Cards from Honey We're Home
- Vintage Spoon Place Cards from Funkytime
- Thanksgiving Place Card Ideas & Printables from Pepper
- DIY Place Card Ideas from CafeMom
- Wood Slice Place Cards from Rustic Woodworking
- Birch Wood Place Card Holders from BHLDN
- Pumpkin Place Cards from Twig & Thistle
Centerpiece Ideas
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The crowing glory of every table is the centerpiece. Whether you prefer elegant or rustic or bold or plain, your Thanksgiving centerpiece should suit you. Whatever style you prefer, these ideas can help you put together a centerpiece that reflects and celebrates the beauty of the season.
- "Thanks" Bottle Art by Avery & Anderson
- Thanksgiving Centerpieces from Design Gab
- Hurricane Vases from My Heart's Desire
- Easy & Elegant Centerpieces from Good Housekeeping
- Easy Thanksgiving Centerpiece Ideas from All You
- Autumn Apples Centerpiece from BH&G
- Layered Bounty via Pintrest
- Feathered Centerpiece via Pintrest
Napkin Rings
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Napkin rings make lovely table decorations and most barely cost a dime to DIY. Use toilet paper tubes, ribbon or twine to craft your own, or link up to some of these creative and festive ideas below.
- Ribbon Napkin Rings Tutorial from About.com
- Bottle Cap Napkin Rings from My Blessed Life
- Acorn Napkin Rings from The Atwoods
- Button Napkin Rings from CopyCatCrafts
- Pompom Napkin Rings from yumsugar
- Decoupage Napkin Rings from An Alphamom
- Printable Napkin Rings from Thoughtfully Simple
- Beaded Napkin Rings from About.com
- Felt Leaf Napkin Rings from Merriment Design
- Stamped Napkin Rings via Pintrest
Other Dining Decor
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The fun is often in the details, so don't forget the little things. These small touches can add much to your Thanksgiving table without costing much in time, effort or money. Let your creative juices flow and paint your own salad plates, tie ribbons around your chairs, or choose one of these fabulous ideas below.
- Dressed Chairs from BH&G
- Stamped Napkins via Pintrest
- Menu Napkin Rings from Project Wedding
- Burlap Cutlery Basket from The Charity Wedding
- DIY Painted Glass Plates from About.com
- Pumpkin Chandelier from Hostess With the Mostess
- "I Am Thankful For..." Printables from Silverbox Creative Studios
- Decorating With Pumpkins from About.com
Inspirational Tables
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If you need help on how to put it all together, these inspirational photos and ideas of Thanksgiving tablescapes should certainly spark your imagination and get those creative juices flowing. Copy a look, or use these ideas to create your own.
- Autumn Inspired Tablescape from Style Me Pretty
- Thanksgiving Table from The Back Room
- Thanksgiving Tablescape from Shindig
- Contemporary Autumn Table from DesignSponge
- Simple Fall Table from Life is a Party
- Bronze & Cream Tablescape from Stone Gable
- Black & Cream Tablescape via Pintrest
- Woodland Tablescape by Stone Gable
- Silver & Chocolate Tablescape via Pintrest
- Thanksgiving Table for Less Than $10 from About.com
- Natural Pumpkin Tablescape via Pintrest
