With only a couple more weeks until we give thanks, nothing is better than celebrating the holidays in style. Have fun this holiday season by decorating your home with pumpkins, candles and personalized name cards – or go big with home improvements that will get your home ready for any occasion. Thanksgiving is celebrated in many ways, so whether you are hosting a dinner in Atlanta GA, or planning a Friendsgiving in Chicago IL, here are Thanksgiving decoration ideas to get your home in the holiday spirit this November.
Decorations that will make any room in your home festive
When you think of festive holiday home decorations, the decorations that are highly versatile are garlands. There are many different kinds of garlands that can accommodate any style and can be placed almost anywhere. Popular areas to place garlands are around the front door, window sills, on the fire mantle and on your home table. Bring the garlands to life by adding lights, candles and red berries.
Whether it’s 2 types of faux greenery or 2-3 real, combining your garlands will give a more natural and full look. My personal favorites are fresh seeded eucalyptus and faux pine mixed together. –Sarah Joy Schmidt Interior Design
Bring back holiday tradition this season
Imagine walking into a home that smells like crisp apple cider, and the table packed with stuffing, mashed potatoes and green beans. This holiday season, connect with your loved ones and prepare your favorite dishes together. Beautiful food creations are what make the table complete, so grab your loved ones, your favorite recipes and start a tradition.
let CreateMyCookbook help you make your Thanksgiving table extra special with a custom cookbook full of family recipes. Imagine your favorite dish on the table sitting next to your cookbook with the page open to the family recipe for that dish. There’s nothing sweeter than perfecting your presentation! –CreateMyCookbook
Incorporate comforting scents into your home decorations
Apart from the smells from food being prepared, adding your own flare on fragrance can not only add to your aesthetic but can contribute to your decorations.
Entertaining this year? Besides the typical pumpkins and turkey decor, at Varval Home we love combining fall fruit and foliage. Mixing these warm tones with half-open pears, pomegranates and clove-studded tangerines not only adds to a beautiful natural aesthetic to your table but also the natural scents of the fruits. If you want to go the extra mile on the scent, assemble oven-dry oranges, cinnamon and cloves in a cord to make a garland to hang beautifully around any sideboard or credenza. –Varval Home
Personalize your Thanksgiving home decorations
The table is the centerpiece of all Thanksgiving decorations. It is where everyone enjoys their meal and company – that’s why table decorations are so popular. There are different ways to decorate your table from garlands, to table linens to various candles – find what fits your style and let the decorations fall into place.
For an elegant and inviting Thanksgiving table, blend sophisticated metallic chargers or fine china with handcrafted decor elements. Add personalized place cards to give your guests a warm, personal welcome, and be sure to add plenty of candles for a cozy yet polished feel! –Grit and Grace Studio
Design a festive table that compliments your meal preparations
Instead of focusing on designing the look of the table around a table centerpiece, design the look around your meals. When hosting a dinner, you spend most of your time preparing a meal that everyone will enjoy. Highlight the meal with decor that compliments your efforts in the kitchen.
My Thanksgiving decorating focuses on the family table as the main gathering place. I love letting the gorgeous food and desserts made from family recipes be the main focus. It is completed by a ceramic turkey full of fall foliage and flowers, a table runner, and a few tea lights to really set the festive mood! –Dogwood Hill
Add a complementary wall to enhance your Thanksgiving decoration ideas
Wanting to spice up your home just in time for the holidays? Adding complementary walls that highlight colors of the season will tie in your decorations. Plus choosing the right color can not only enhance your home for the holidays but can complement your home all year.
If you’re up for a bigger change, grab that paint and start painting the wall in your living room to warm up the soul of your home. Maybe a nice “Gray Horse ” or “Sequoia 1245” by Benjamin Moore. Both are beautiful, warm colors that are perfect for autumn. One of my favorite ideas is to grab a boho-straw tray, add some mini pumpkins, gourds, or squash, some candles, and you’ll have the perfect statement piece. This is a great way to subtly show your festive side in the fall season. –Tablebases.com
Think big when decorating your home
Whether you are preparing your home to host this holiday season, or you are just looking for a change, it is a good time to evaluate your own home and what improvements can be made. If you are hosting during the holiday season, you want your home to leave a lasting impression, so think bigger and create something your guests will not forget.
DIY makeover of your ceiling using decorative ceiling tiles. Decorative tiles can be glued over most ceiling surfaces including popcorn ceilings to transform it by adding design, depth and color. This project has a big impact and low budget. –Decorative Ceiling Tiles
Crafts for your table that your whole family can enjoy
Thanksgiving is a time to connect with your family and the perfect way to enjoy preparing for the holidays are crafts you can make at home. Simple crafts can make your home festive and the best part is that everyone can join in.
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Take your Thanksgiving table to the next level with this Turkey Napkin Fold. Turkey napkins are a hit at the kid’s and adult tables alike. –The Chinet® brand rel=”nofollow”
Reuse home items to help you decorate
Don’t have time to purchase new Thanksgiving decorations? Your home may be the solution you are looking for. Many household items can be transformed into decorations, just takes a little imagination. Look in closets, attics, storage and find what works best for the occasion.
Many people rush out to purchase new decorations for Thanksgiving, but oftentimes that’s just not necessary. Before rushing out to buy, look at the items you’re already surrounded by and think of ways to use them differently. Cloth napkins in earth tones can be artfully folded and used as décor, especially on a Thanksgiving table. Candles that are hiding in a closet or on a shelf can be placed in an arrangement with pinecones- just be sure the candles are in glass and the flame won’t meet the pinecones. –Innovatus Design
Add warm touches to your decorations
The change of seasons can make your home seem cold depending on where you live as well as your decor. And with the holidays approaching, making a warm and inviting home will get you and your guests in the holiday spirit.
During our wet fall and winter months, fire touches on a primal note give you the much-needed warm fuzzies. Thanksgiving is a great time to break out those candles, hurricanes and heirloom pieces that have been sitting there looking pretty all this time and put them to use. Layer those nostalgic pieces with greenery or seasonal flowers, add in some faux fur and your home begins to sing the songs of the season! –Crystal Moon Design
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