Your Thanksgiving decor does not have to break the bank: In this article, you will find 15 inexpensive Thanksgiving table decorations to make an extra special dinner without spending too much money – from being minimalistic to reusing things you already have at home.
Understand how to decorate a dinner table for Thanksgiving cheaply and get inspired by creative ideas for you to celebrate this holiday and the others to come. Your guests will surely appreciate the effort and feel the true spirit of thankfulness.
How Do You Decorate A Thanksgiving Table On A Budget?
Here are some general tips on decorating a dinner table with less resources. Take your notes!
- Go for a neutral style
- Don't use a tablecloth
- Create smaller floral arrangements
- Make use of what you have at home
- Add mixed styles that do not necessarily match
- Use and abuse of candles
- Allow the food to take center stage as the main focus of the setting.
To go further, continue reading. Imagine you have invited a bunch of people to your house but have no idea what to decorate the Thanksgiving table with this year…
What Do People Put On The Table For Thanksgiving?
Luckily for you, the list below presents some easy inexpensive table decorations for Thanksgiving that will save your holiday and money, such as DIY place cards, herb pots, and rustic lanterns!
1. Pumpkin Centerpiece
Who says pumpkins are only for Halloween kitchen decorating ideas? Select a medium-sized pumpkin, carve out the top, and scoop out the insides. Fill it with water and arrange a mix of seasonal flowers like chrysanthemums, sunflowers, and daisies for a vibrant and natural centerpiece.
2. Fruit And/Or Vegetable Display
Gather an assortment of colorful fruits like apples, pears, and oranges, along with vegetables such as squash and corn. Arrange them in a decorative pattern on a tray or a bowl, adding sprigs of herbs or small pumpkins for accents.
3. Fallen Leaves
Collect a variety of fallen leaves from your yard or a park, ensuring they are clean and dry, arrange them in clusters around candles, scatter them on the table, or press them between sheets of wax paper to create a seasonal table runner.
4. Mason Jar Candle Holders
Considering that candles are always an inexpensive option that gives the coziness your home needs on special dates like Thanksgiving, fill mason jars with popcorn kernels, lentils, or coffee beans, and insert tea light candles or small pillar candles into the jars.
5. DIY Place Cards
Get the most out of the rustic autumnal vibe by gathering small twigs or branches and cutting them into small sections. Write guests' names on these sections and place them on napkins or directly on the table for a personalized touch that will surely impress them.
6. Wheat Stalk Bundles
Bundle together stalks of wheat or dried grass with twine or ribbon. Place these bundles in vases or tie them around napkins for a simple yet elegant addition to your table setting. The attention to detail is something guests will notice and appreciate.
7. Cloth Napkin Folds
Use the internet in your favor and look up tutorials online for step-by-step instructions to create unique napkin folds with folding cloth napkins into shapes like fans, flowers, or envelopes. Your Thanksgiving dinner will seem like a fancy restaurant!
8. Twine-Wrapped Candles
Take plain candles and wrap them tightly with twine or thin ribbon, securing the ends with glue, then add small embellishments like acorns or faux leaves for extra flair. We are still not in the Christmas lights ideas season, but you should light up your Thanksgiving decor!
9. Herb Pots
One more cheap Dollar Tree DIY Thanksgiving table decor is to get small herb pots from Dollar Tree, decorate them with paint or ribbons, and place a small card with each guest's name for a dual purpose as table decor and a take-home gift.
10. Wood Slice Coasters
Sand down wood slices from Dollar Tree and seal them with varnish for durability. These natural coasters can add a rustic charm to your table setting. Also, they are something that will last for other special occasions in your home, as they match any kind of event!
11. Pine Cone Arrangements
Fill a decorative bowl or basket from Dollar Tree with pine cones, interspersing them with small faux berries or leaves for a festive touch. You can place this elegant piece of decor at the center or around the table to set the mood you want.
12. Rustic Lanterns
Do not want to deal with fire? No problem. Place battery-operated candles inside simple lanterns, wrap the base with burlap, which is an elegant material, or tie twine around the top for a cozy glow.
13. Cinnamon Stick Accents
Bundle cinnamon sticks with twine or ribbon and tie them around napkins or candle holders for both decoration and a delightful fragrance. You can be sure that a decoration that goes beyond the sight and goes into the smelling sense of your guests is something of another level!
14. DIY Cornucopia
Get a horn-shaped basket, and fill it with faux or real seasonal fruits, vegetables, and nuts to create a beautiful and traditional Thanksgiving centerpiece. Read more about how to use decorative baskets in your home decor here in another article published by eHARDHAT's team.
15. Mini Gourd Vases
Hollow out small gourds, inserting a single flower or foliage stem into each for charming individual vases placed throughout the table. It can also be an option to give guests when they leave your house.
All those simple yet creative inexpensive Thanksgiving table decorations will give you peace of mind and impress your guests. Visit eHARDHAT's blog page to get tips and ideas anytime you need them!
