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Nov 21, 2022 | Posted in Inspirations | Share

Don’t just go for the same old brown/orange/yellow Thanksgiving color scheme this year!

Overhead view of a Thanksgiving dining table with grey plates on top of bigger white plates with scalloped edges, and grey and white striped cloth napkins folded under springs of greenery. Silverware is set either side with 2 forks, 2 knives, and a spoon for each place setting, plus a water glass. In the center of the table are 29 small pumpkins in multiple sizes, painted varying shades of solid navy blue, solid sky blue, solid gold, solid white, solid tan, one in tan, gold, and orange stripes, and a solid shiny orange color. All are set upon a plain exposed wood plank table.
Photo courtesy Casa de Perin

This cluster of painted pumpkins is delightful, paired with striped napkins and grey-blue plates.

A traditional wooden table set with stacked plates in gold and black edging, with a glass pedestal bowl on top containing a gold painted mini pumpkin. Tall candleholders in gold with greenery around them and more place settings are out-of-focus in the background on the rest of the table.
Photo courtesy FamilyHoliday.net

White, black, and gold-rimmed place settings create an elevated dining experience, along with gold-painted pumpkins as décor.

A clustered table of clear glasses, silver pitcher, white candles in brass candle holders, and wooden square boxes overflowing with orange and red peppers, tomatoes, apples, and other fruits and vegetables, along with orange flowers, and green plants out of focus in the background.
Photo courtesy Decoist

A colorful, edible centerpiece makes for easy clean-up! Swap in LED candles for less fire risk.

White painted wooden slats on the walls behind are the backdrop to a dining table covered with a gold and white large checked tablecloth set with white plates, clear glasses, and silverware. A bold centerpiece is created by tying together gold and copper painted ears of corn standing on their ends, filled with fresh flowers in red, white, orange, pink, yellow, and plenty of greenery.
Photo courtesy Brian Woodcock

Gold- and copper-painted ears of corn supporting a floral arrangement forms a lovely organic centerpiece, atop an off-cut slice of tree trunk.

An outdoor dining table is set with a tartan throw blanket in green, red, and white plaid laid at an angle so that the fringe extends down either side on the diagonal. Plates are stacked with fabric napkins, set between gold metal stemware, while white mini pumpkins, a glass pumpkin in orange, natural pinecones with moss, and multiple stag horns adorn the center of the table.
Photo courtesy Flamingo Toes

A hunting theme with tartan fabrics, animal plates, and stag accents is sure to please any outdoorsman.

A table painted with black chalkboard paint has a white plate with dots and concentric circles set in the center, surrounded by drawn-on chalk leaves and a hand-drawn name ribbon. Atop the plate is a red fabric napkin rolled into a tube and fastened with sprig of red berries and leaves. Either side are a gold knife and fork, with a gold drinking glass above. At the top of the image, in the center of the table, is a layer of green leaves and stems, with red pomegranates scattered throughout.
Photo courtesy Good Housekeeping

Chalkboard paint on a table to create your own accents and place settings. Provide colored chalk at the kids table for a work of shared art at the end of the meal!

Kimball Starr designs for entertaining in homes throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and Lake Tahoe. Contact her today for a remote or socially-distant in-person consultation.

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