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Get Thanksgiving-Ready with the Season's Best Picks
Deck out your dining room for a festive feast with 25 faves from top stores and catalogs
I'm a freelance writer and design enthusiast who believes the best design is collected, not decorated, and that homes should always be as comfortable and functional as they are chic. In addition to writing for Houzz, I work as the Head Copywriter for Layla Grayce and Zinc Door.
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Once you’ve put all your scarecrows and skeletons back to storage, it will be time to assess your Thanksgiving stock. How do you plan to decorate the table this year? Is it time to replace your dishware? Do you need any new accessories to spice up your home? Regardless of your needs, we’ve scoured the shops to find this year’s best products. Take a peek and let us know what you think. We’re happy to help with your Thanksgiving tablescape, but the turkey is up to you!
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Every great Thanksgiving meal should kick off with delicious appetizers. The Textured Botanical Serveware from West Elm comes in a variety of shapes to fit all sorts of snacks, and their leaf-like texture is perfect for a fall holiday.
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This platter from Crate and Barrel steals the show when it comes to leaves. This timeless design will accent any Thanksgiving theme and will be useful throughout the entire year.
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The organic quality of these Olive Wood Paddle Boards from West Elm will add a rustic edge to your Thanksgiving spread. You can even use them as hot plates beneath warm dishes on your buffet for an unexpected natural touch.
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Of course, the scene-stealer at every Thanksgiving meal is the table. Make an impact with an incredible tablecloth, like the Harvest Paisley and Burlap linen from Horchow. The fall colors will add a warm glow to your space – especially under candlelight – while the contemporary paisley pattern will bring unmistakable texture.
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If you have a busy tablecloth, consider using basic dishware. The NeoBaroque Dinnerware from West Elm is simple in its white color, while the unique shape around the edges makes it distinct.
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Of course you could go the opposite way by making a statement with your dishes. With its colorway and pattern, the Aveiro Dinnerware set from Horchow is festive enough to be used at Thanksgiving, but not so holiday specific that you can’t use them throughout the year.
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You cannot go wrong with white and gold dishware. The David Stark Wood-Slices Organic Dishware set will bring understated glamour to your Thanksgiving tablescape.
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Create an eclectic look by mixing formal dinnerware with more casual linens, like the Harvest Placemat from Crate & Barrel.
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Instead of choosing a matching placemat and napkin set, mix in different napkins to create a look that's all your own. These colorful block-printed napkins from West Elm will add varied pops of color around your table.
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Once you have your napkins selected, jazz them up a bit with napkin rings. These Folia napkin rings will infuse a sense of seasonal elegance into your tablescape.
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There is nothing like a classic set of wine glasses, but if you want something unexpected, consider the Cellini Glassware from Z Gallerie. It's fall-like colorway will add pizzazz to any Thanksgiving dinner party.
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With the place settings in order, it’s time to consider the centerpiece. Keep in mind that often the best centerpiece accessories can be found in your backyard – leaves, twigs, pinecones, etc. However, I love how this garland from Crate & Barrel has been finished with a metallic sheen that will sparkle beneath candlelight.
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Thanks to Horchow, no backyard scouting is needed. Their Autumn Centerpiece has a little bit of everything, in just the right fall colors to accentuate your Thanksgiving décor.
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If you don’t have time to make it to your local pumpkin patch, pick up a few faux gourds from Pottery Barn; they look just like the real thing. Mix them in with your centerpiece or use them to accessorize credenzas or side tables.
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It’s easy to accessorize your Thanksgiving décor with real apples and pears straight from the farmer’s market or grocery. However, these faux golden pears from Pottery Barn come with just enough sparkle to make your table shine.
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Do not forget the candles! The Twig Multi-Pillar candle holder from Crate & Barrel sits high so you can add garlands and other dry, outdoorsy accessories on the table without worrying. Plus, they look like they came from the outdoors themselves.
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Similarly, the Silver Twig Taper Candlepiece from World Market has an outdoorsy effect, but it's a less rustic one due to its elegant silver finish and tapered candles.
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These Birch Pillar Candles from World Market look like the real thing, and will bring great texture to your centerpiece.
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Pinecones are a great Thanksgiving accessory, and I love that World Market’s double as candles. Place these anywhere for a festive glow.
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Eva Zeisel designed this candlestick set sold at Design Within Reach when she was 101 years old. With their changing curves and deep color, they may just distract your guests from the turkey.
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Now that the table’s set, let’s consider serveware. Without going overly traditional, West Elm’s Thanksgiving Platters manage to bridge the gap between festive and contemporary appeal.
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Or, you may choose to go elegantly unexpected with the beautiful Last Leaves Enamel Serveware from Horchow.
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Now for a few last Thanksgiving touches – what could be more fun on your Thanksgiving table than Z Gallerie’s Feather Pheasants? Maybe if you’re lucky they’ll eat up all those discarded crumbs.
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The Faux Pewter Pheasant and Turkey, also from Z Gallerie, are classics. Whether you prefer them on the table, on the credenza or unexpectedly adorning a staircase, you’ll be unwrapping these for many Thanksgivings to come.
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On Thanksgiving Day, there is just no better way to spice your meal than with Pottery Barn’s Acorn Salt & Pepper Set.
How will you be decorating for Thanksgiving this year? Please let us know in the comments section.
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How will you be decorating for Thanksgiving this year? Please let us know in the comments section.
More:
9 Easy Way to Decorate With Autumn Leaves
Ideas for Your Thanksgiving Centerpiece
Thanksgiving: How to Lounge in Style Post-Feast
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sheddesigner I love the paisley table topper shown above however I feel I should say that this is the same fabric used in "Sarahs House" farmhouse renovation in the mudroom/entry for the drapes. For the DIY'ers it can be purchased at JoAnn Fabrics for $50 a yd. ; better yet, use a 50% off coupon when ordering. Better to pay and make it than the $300 asking price above.
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