59 Thanksgiving Decoration Ideas That Bring Fall Style Home in 2025

Thanksgiving decoration ideas are getting a makeover this year — still cozy, still full of pumpkins, but far more stylish than spooky like Halloween decoration ideas. Think natural textures, warm lighting and vintage touches that make your space feel inviting without trying too hard.

According to Better Homes & Gardens, fall décor this year is inspired by nature and layered with rich jewel tones, aged finishes and organic materials that tell a story. These Thanksgiving decoration ideas follow that same shift. They're timeless (so they work for Christmas decorations too), creative ways to celebrate gratitude with a little more glow and a lot more personality.

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• Traditional Thanksgiving Decorations
• Simple Thanksgiving Decoration Ideas
• Thanksgiving Decoration Ideas for the Living Room
• Thanksgiving Decoration Ideas for the Table
• Outdoor Thanksgiving Decoration Ideas
• Creative & Unique Thanksgiving Decorations

Traditional Thanksgiving Decorations

Traditional Thanksgiving decoration ideas never really go out of style — they just get reimagined. Think of this section as the foundation: the textures, colors and materials that instantly make your space feel like the season. From natural greenery to warm light, these ideas blend comfort with understated polish.

1. Gourds

Gourds already read as seasonal, so pile mixed shapes in a bowl or basket for an easy, natural fall centerpiece or paint them to match your palette with colors like white or gold.

2. Wreaths

A standard all year long, wreaths can make perfect traditional Thanksgiving decoration ideas, whether they're hanging on a door or above your mantel as fireplace decor or used horizontally to surround centerpieces and candles. Corn husks, wheat and woven reeds say harvest without feeling kitschy. 

Making a fun, bespoke wreath is an interactive Thanksgiving craft for kids that they'll feel proud displaying on your front door. 

3. Fall Leaves

Among the most plentiful things found in November, you can use both real and artificial fall leaves for all sorts of traditional Thanksgiving decoration ideas. Use branches colored in fall foliage in a large vase or simply scatter individual leaves on your Thanksgiving table. 

4. Warm Lighting

With earlier nights, swap in candles, string lights and lanterns for their soft amber glow. Warm light will immediately make your space soft and welcoming. Cluster the lights at varied heights so your glassware catches the light.

5. Fall Floral Arrangements

As the seasons begin to change, summer florals are put away and darker, richer blooms come into play. Think mums, dahlias, marigolds and sunflowers with accents of wheat, seed pods or branches for structure. 

These also make for great Kwanzaa decorations, wrapped around traditional Kwanzaa food and Hanukkah decorations around traditional Hanukkah food.

6. Woven Pumpkins

While fall has its bright orange jack-o'-lanterns, Thanksgiving decoration ideas swap them out for something richer and textured like raffia, jute or rattan pumpkins. You can also create a budget-friendly DIY version by wrapping your pumpkin with twine or rope secured with hot glue.

7. Dried Corn Stalks 

For another material that screams harvest season, try tying small corn husks to napkins or tucking mini bundles into a centerpiece. You can also use corn stalks as a cute accent on platters of food or baskets of bread. 

8. Berries

For a pop of color, add cranberries or faux berry picks to bowls, wreaths or any other Thanksgiving decoration ideas. Bunches of late-season blueberries look amazing in a bowl or as a garnish for your holiday dishes.

9. Cornucopias

Perhaps one of the most recognized symbols of Thanksgiving bounty, these uniquely shaped Thanksgiving decoration ideas can be used to hold flowers or other fall accents so that they spill out artfully on the table. Cornucopias work best loosely filled, so stems spill out artfully — fruit, herbs, grasses — not crammed.

Simple Thanksgiving Decoration Ideas

Simple Thanksgiving decoration ideas prove that you don’t need a huge budget or hours of crafting to make your home feel festive. A few intentional touches — some color, texture and light — can completely change the mood of your space. These ideas are all about ease and atmosphere.

10. Paper Garland

Paper garlands are quick and pretty. Cut out some leaves or other fall shapes from construction or tissue paper and string them on wire, twine or some ribbon. Add a few tissue pom-poms if you want to add volume to your Thanksgiving decoration ideas. Hang the garland over a table of thanksgiving appetizers or desserts. 

11. Amber Glass

For a simple way to warm up any table, try using lots of touches of amber, be it sparkling glassware or warmly-hued candle holders. Even on its own, warm glass creates a cozy late-autumn vibe.

12. Rosemary Napkin Wreaths

For a simple fall accent that serves a great function, wrap small rosemary sprigs around napkins with floral wire or a tiny dab of hot glue. It works with rolled or folded napkins and adds a subtle herby scent.

13. Painted Pumpkins

If you’re looking for a way to add some pizazz to ordinary pumpkins, try painting them with chalk paint to match your Thanksgiving theme and other Thanksgiving decoration ideas. Or give them a dusting of gold spray paint and glitter for a luxe look. Use them as centerpieces or stylish outdoor decor. 

14. Fruit Bowl 

For an arrangement that’s edible and pretty, fill a bowl with apples, pears, pomegranates and grapes. Not only will it look great during dinner, but it lets guests graze pre- or post-meal.

15. Faux Pumpkin Vase 

Cut the top off a foam pumpkin, nest a watertight cup inside, and add stems. You can use real or artificial flowers for these Thanksgiving decoration ideas. If you go faux, you can reuse them next year. 

16. Word Art

You can easily cozy up your home with some simple Thanksgiving-themed word art, such as ”Thanks” and “Gratitude.” Use a simple chalkboard sign to create a hand-lettered message or welcome sign to hang on your door or a gratitude wall in the dining room.

17. Dried Orange Garland

For simple Thanksgiving decoration ideas that are very budget- and eco-friendly, use a food dehydrator or oven to dry out some orange or other citrus slices. You can also string them on twine or fishing line. Hang across windows, a wall or a buffet for glow and light fragrance.

18. Gold Painted Figurines

While the most obvious things you can pick up at a thrift shop to add a coat of gold paint to may be the usual pilgrim and turkey figures, think outside the box. Try other woodland animal figurines for novel Thanksgiving decoration ideas like foxes, squirrels and pheasants, as well as glass pumpkins and other fruits. Add a coat of gold spray paint to create pop-out accents that look far more luxe and expensive than they are. 

Thanksgiving Decoration Ideas for the Living Room

The living room sets the tone for your whole Thanksgiving gathering. It’s where people linger before dinner, where coffee and pie turn into conversation, and where the day’s warmth really comes through. These Thanksgiving decoration ideas make that space feel extra inviting without overdoing it.

19. Plaids

A beautiful way to deck out your living room for November is to focus on adding some plaid Thanksgiving decoration ideas to your decor, particularly in rich fall colors like brown, tan, forest green and orange. Add some plaid throw pillows to replace your regular or Halloween cushions. You can also use a classic black buffalo check or earth-toned plaids for neutral spaces. 

20. Dark Florals

Dark, rich floral fabrics are perfect for the colder months, so they'll fit right in with your Thanksgiving decoration ideas. Swap out elements like throw pillows and ottomans for fabrics with dark-backed florals that include jewel-toned and earthy colors like brown, cranberry, plum and gold. Balance with a solid throw to keep the palette grounded.

21. Velvet Pumpkins

Many home decor and craft stores offer gorgeous velvet pumpkins that make great Thanksgiving decoration ideas to add to your sofa or chairs. They come in rich shades like burnt orange, gold, brown and olive green. They also look adorable on a coffee table tray or as part of a centerpiece. Cluster sizes (small, medium, large) for dimension.

22. Fall Mantel

If you have a fireplace mantel in your living room, it’s a great opportunity to fill it with fall fireplace decor accents like leaf garlands, fall florals, candles and other seasonal decor in various heights and levels. You can even add some twinkle lights amid the leaves for a little sparkle to your Thanksgiving decoration ideas. Keep flammable décor a safe distance from open flame. 

23. Throw Pillows

For great Thanksgiving decoration ideas for the living room that are easy to add to existing fall decorating ideas, invest in a few fall throw pillows in rich fall colors like burnt orange, deep red, plum and brown. You can also just purchase the pillow covers and store them every year until fall comes around. Large cushions can also be great as extra seating. Mix textures (bouclé, linen, velvet) for depth.

24. Decorative Fall Bowls

Use a large wooden, glass or stone bowl and fill it with your favorite fall elements like acorns or pinecones. Other great ideas for Thanksgiving decorations include velvet or raffia-covered balls, seed pods and walnuts. Tuck in a few faux berry picks for color.

25. Cozy Throw Blankets

Another way to add texture and coziness to your living room Thanksgiving decoration ideas is to invest in some great fall-colored throw blankets. Not only are they great for post-meal napping, curling up for the game or prepping for your party games for Thanksgiving, but they can be a perfect way to add a bit of fall color and pattern to an otherwise neutral room. Look for materials like faux fur, flannel and chunky woven cotton.

26. Glass Cloches

Cloches make a beautiful addition to a table or a luxe Thanksgiving decoration idea for the living room or any room. Fill cloches with fall elements like dried flowers and pinecones to create little tableaus that you can place on a table, mantel or shelf. A single statement object reads cleaner than many small items.

27. Burlap

This often underestimated fabric is perfect for fall because you can buy it in bulk and use it for everything from ribbons and wreaths to tablecloths and garlands. And the natural fabric readily complements all the fall colors in your decor. For cute fall wall Thanksgiving decoration ideas, make a large swag with greenery and folded burlap. Edge raw cuts with fabric glue to minimize fray.

28. Candle Wreaths

If you love pillar or votive candles, why not give them a little more decorative interest by adding small wreaths made of leaves, foliage and fall materials like berries, herbs and straw around their base? These Thanksgiving decoration ideas instantly turn an ordinary candle on a coffee table into a distinctive and unique centerpiece. Use heat-safe rings and keep wreaths below flame height.

Thanksgiving Decoration Ideas for the Table

The table is the heart of Thanksgiving — where the food, the conversation and the memories all come together. These Thanksgiving decoration ideas help you make that space feel warm and personal, whether you’re going for polished, rustic or something in between.

If you’re hosting at home — or meeting the family at restaurants open on Thanksgiving and coming back for pie — these table details set the mood.

29. Turkey Centerpiece

You can create a fabulous giant turkey centerpiece using a regular pumpkin. Use toothpicks with a dab of glue to add corn stalks and ears of decorative corn that look like feathers around the back. Place fruit around the base and add berries and other edible ingredients to the beak and eyes. 

30. Copper Pieces

Copper gives off far more warmth and fall-like vibes than materials like silver, so why not fill your table with copper highlights? Use copper serving ware and dishes for your meal or create a centerpiece using copper candlesticks, bud vases and chargers that reflect the softness of candlelight. Polish lightly; patina can be part of the charm.

31. Dried Flowers

Instead of live flowers, fill your Thanksgiving centerpiece with ones that have already been dried and preserved for simple Thanksgiving decoration ideas. Not only can they be used in other seasons, but their delicate softness immediately gives a rustic and vintage-inspired charm to your table. For extra holiday flair, paint your Thanksgiving nails in the same tones as the flowers. 

32. Feathers

When creating centerpieces and wreaths, don’t overlook feathers, real or faux, as materials. They definitely give an organic fall vibe to your Thanksgiving decoration ideas, as well as a sense of whimsy and texture. They also look lovely as a subtle print on runners or napkins. Don't forget to secure ends so they don’t shed on plates.

33. Fall Napkin Rings

The luxuriousness of a large special dinner will have you bringing out all your finest fall linens, so it's a great opportunity to add a little bit of glamour to your table settings and Thanksgiving decoration ideas. Opt for warm metals like gold and copper, as well as beading or jeweled accents, or go for a more organic feel of natural wood or wicker for your Thanksgiving table decor. 

34. Place Tags

If you're hosting a large dinner for the holiday and are leaning toward assigned seating at your table, you're going to want place cards. They can be as casual or formal as you like. Great options include simple folded cards placed on a napkin to engraved favors. For an inexpensive, eco-friendly option, try using a cut apple or pear to hold a simple white card. 

35. Chalkboard Signs

If you're looking for a way to show off your holiday menu, create a fun chalkboard sign that includes a list of what to expect for the meal, as well as holiday greetings and fun seasonal drawings. You can also glue greenery or fall flowers around the chalkboard for some extra interest. 

36. Vintage Glassware

Vintage glassware, which comes in a variety of colors like olive green, amber and amethyst, can be a great way to add instant fall vibes to your Thanksgiving table decor. Use a matching set or collect a selection of mismatched drinking glasses from thrift and antique stores for an eclectic look. 

37. Candlesticks

A fine meal is a great chance to use all your pretty candlesticks and candelabra that languish in the cupboard for most of the year. Opt for luxurious gold or copper holders for a warm aesthetic or keep your Thanksgiving decoration ideas neutral and slightly gothic with a rich matte black. Vary taper heights and add drip catchers to protect linens.

38. Warm Wood Serving Dishes

Wood, with all of its natural charm, texture and warmth, looks amazing on a fall table. For a great Thanksgiving decoration idea, show off your wood serving pieces like large bowls for Thanksgiving salad, Thanksgiving charcuterie boards and pepper mills, all of which are as beautiful as they are functional. 

Outdoor Thanksgiving Decoration Ideas

If you’re lucky enough to celebrate outdoors — or just want to make your front porch decorating feel more festive — these Thanksgiving decoration ideas bring the same cozy energy outside. Think warm light, rustic textures and natural touches that make guests feel welcome from the moment they arrive.

39. Twinkle Lights

How to decorate the outside of your house for Thanksgiving? A cozy glow is a perfect way to meet the shorter, brisker days of autumn. Use some wired or battery-operated twinkle lights amid your outdoor holiday decor like leaf garlands, wreaths and hay bales to add a little sparkle. Or decorate an outdoor table with lights tucked among candles and lush fall florals. 

40. Upcycled Can Lanterns

Fantastic Thanksgiving decoration ideas that work for outdoor gatherings or porches are DIY can lanterns. Made from upcycled food or paint cans, you can decorate them with punched holes in shapes like turkeys or fall leaves, then use them as a container for a tea light or small LED bulb. They make stunning rustic centerpieces for outdoor meals or look adorable hung along a fence. Spray the interiors white to amplify glow.

41. Branches

Real or fake branches can be a great way to create a centerpiece or decor accent for your porch or outdoor seating areas during the fall season. Display them bare or with clinging leaves for a flash of fall colors. You can also use them in a large vase or bucket next to the door, strung with micro lights for cute and easy outdoor Thanksgiving decoration ideas. 

42. Thanksgiving Piñata

If you’re hosting an outdoor picnic for Thanksgiving where the climate allows it, consider getting a cute Thanksgiving-themed piñata. Fun for kids or adults, a piñata adds a spirit of festivity and competition to your gathering. Fill it with candy for kids or create an adults-only piñata with items like sealed mini liquor bottles. 

43. Hurricane Lanterns

Hurricane lanterns not only keep candle flames contained, but are great if you may have a little bit too much wind, extinguishing your candles at your next outdoor fall picnic. Use them as part of your outdoor Thanksgiving decoration ideas over pillar or taper candles. You can also add a wreath of flowers or leaves around the base. 

44. Thrifted Glassware Mushrooms

For a fun upcycling idea for thrifted dishware, use a tall container like a drinking glass or vase to form the base for a unique yard decoration that screams fall. Place a bowl over the top and secure it with hot glue. You can add fairy lights, outdoor-safe paint or metallic leaf to personalize your mushrooms. Anchor with poster putty if they’ll sit on a ledge.

45. Fire Pit or Bonfire

Any outdoor gathering in the fall, whatever the climate, needs a cozy fire, be it an outdoor fire pit or a giant pile of leaves and sticks in the yard. For outdoor Thanksgiving decoration ideas, add throw blankets to some chairs and set up a s'mores station or hot cocoa station for snacks while you enjoy the fire. Use hay bales or stumps for extra seating. 

46. Hay Bales

These great Thanksgiving decoration ideas not only add some countrified fall charm, but can serve as additional seating around fires or fall dinner tables. You can also use random bits of hay as part of your decor, be that stuffed into a scarecrow or as part of a wreath design. 

Creative & Unique Thanksgiving Decorations

When you’ve covered the classics, it’s the small creative touches that make your Thanksgiving setup feel personal. These Thanksgiving decoration ideas mix nostalgia, storytelling and simple craft details — the kind of décor guests actually notice and remember.

47. Cork Pumpkin

For a fun project using all your saved corks from past Thanksgivings, create a rustic pumpkin shape that makes a cute addition to your Thanksgiving decoration ideas. Just start at the bottom of the pumpkin, securing each cork to the next with some hot glue. When you have a rounded pumpkin shape, use a final upright cork for the stem. Wrap the exterior in a ribbon and paint the corks orange and green.

48. Scroll Sign

For a cute and interesting piece of decor, suspend a roll of craft paper on the wall and allow guests to fill it with doodles and messages about things they're grateful for. At the end of the celebration, tear it off and save it for subsequent years. You can also use a paper tablecloth to offer guests a chance to do it while they're seated at the table.

49. Book Page Leaf Garland

A great way to use old books that you don’t plan to read or collect (like old reference volumes) is to turn their pages into fun paper leaf shapes. String them on ribbon or twine for a distinctive bookish garland that you can hang from the ceiling, over a doorway or over your mantel. 

50. Recipe Placemats

For a great accent to your table and to make some memorable Thanksgiving decoration ideas, blow up and laminate your favorite family recipes and Thanksgiving food ideas to create easily wipeable placemats that guests can take home with them as a souvenir and keepsake. 

51. Gratitude Tree

Use a simple tree branch to create this great creative decor element. Cut out small tags of paper or cardstock and allow guests at dinner to add written statements of gratitude to hang on the tree. Place near the entry so people add notes as they arrive.

52. Coffee Filter Flower Garland

You can make beautiful paper flowers using ordinary coffee filters. Dye the filters in a solution of water and food coloring and allow them to dry. Fold a stack into quarters and then bunch together at the bottom, using your fingers to fluff out the layers. You can also make cuts along the top to get frayed and uneven edges that vary the petal designs. 

53. Embroidered Place Cards

Some cute Thanksgiving decoration ideas for place setting designations are to create mini-embroidery ring pieces in fall colors with simple accents like leaves, turkeys and acorns in addition to the guest's name. Even better, they can take them home as a souvenir from the meal. And if you don't have the time or budget for embroidery, just get some textured paper and place their name on it. 

54. Lego Centerpiece

A fun building activity for kids and adults, this Lego centerpiece makes a pretty abundant floral arrangement in fall colors that is as fun to put together as it is to look at. Combine with candles and other holiday accents such as Lego turkeys and pumpkins for whimsical, playful Thanksgiving decoration ideas.

55. Construction Paper Pumpkins

Another crafty option among fun Thanksgiving activities is to allow the kids to help decorate for the holiday by making fun three-dimensional paper pumpkins for the table. Create these Thanksgiving decoration ideas by making a cylinder of orange paper and gluing it together at the ends. Use scissors or X-Acto to cut strips through the middle of the paper. Press down on the cylinder, allowing the paper strips to spread into a rounded shape. 

56. Old Book Pumpkins

For a bookish Thanksgiving craft idea, use an old hardcover book to create a paper pumpkin book sculpture. To make these Thanksgiving decoration ideas, cut the pages of the text block into a rounded shape, then open the book, allowing the pages to fan out and to create a sphere. Hold the cover open with glue, double-sided tape or strips of Velcro, then add some orange paint or golden glitter to the edge of the pages. 

57. Fabric Acorns

For a cute repurposing of plastic eggs from your Easter craft ideas, wrap them in fabric secured with a few dabs of glue, then create a cap in twine by wrapping a length a few times around and gluing in place. Add a small stick for the stem, then use the acorns to fill a cute bowl or basket on a holiday table or as part of your regular decor. 

58. Pinecone Turkeys

These are always fun Thanksgiving decoration ideas to make with the kids. Add googly eyes and a few feathers on the back of a pinecone with hot glue for an adorable turkey accent. They are fun on their own, but also make great place-setting cards that you can slide a simple white card into. Leave them brown or paint them gold for a more festively luxe look. 

59. Cinnamon Stick Candle Wrap

Use a few cut-down cinnamon sticks glued to the perimeter of a large pillar candle for an easy, eco-friendly holder. Not only does it add texture to the candle, but it will also give off more scent as the candle burns down and heats up the exterior. These cute Thanksgiving decoration ideas also make great hostess or thank you gifts.

Thanksgiving decorating isn’t about filling every corner. It’s about creating a feeling. The glow of candlelight, the scent of cinnamon, the mix of old and new pieces that tell your story. This year’s Thanksgiving decoration ideas lean less on perfection and more on personality.

Pumpkins still have their place, just a little more polished and a lot less spooky. With natural textures, thoughtful details and a few creative twists, your home can feel just as festive as it does welcoming. After all, Thanksgiving is about gathering and the best décor simply sets the stage for that.

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