How to decorate your dining table for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is one of the most important holidays in the United States. The table is probably the place where the majority of families gather, and that's why we have picked this space as the subject of our magic recipe to surprise your guests.

1. Define the style

It's important to have a clear idea of the style that you'll apply to your decoration as this will help you create the right atmosphere. Additionally, the style will influence the colors that go well with your decor.

A style is defined by the combination of multiple elements such as textures, colors, tones, and materials. A given style results in a particular perception. For family gatherings, aim for a welcoming atmosphere. To accomplish that, you can include natural and rustic elements such as flowers, wood, candles, warm lights, and seasonal colors.

2. Choose a color palette

Having picked a style, it's now time to choose a specific color palette. This step is extremely important because it will ensure that your decor doesn't look like a fruit salad!

I suggest you pick at least two colors for your decor. Don't be afraid of colors. It's not the use of multiple colors that makes your decor look chaotic, but rather the incorrect selection of colors or the way you apply them. You can play with the shades, materials, and textures to make your decor look completely eye-catching.

In the theory of color, there are schemes that you can use to avoid a disorganized mix of colors. If you're not too daring, you can apply a monochromatic scheme which means using multiple shades of the same color. If you're more adventurous in the world of decoration, maybe you can look into a triadic color scheme which consists of taking the color wheel and choosing three colors trying to form a triangle.

For more ideas and inspiration, spend some time looking around on Pinterest and Instagram.

3. Select the pieces for your decoration

Objects are the next component that will help you implement the style and concept that you'd like to convey.

The first element that you should consider is a table runner. This will add sophistication and aesthetics to your decor. Then, start adding seasonal decorative pieces such as pumpkins, apples, dry leaves, plants, and autumn floral arrangements. The last two will add life and color to your table.

You can use small wooden risers to play with the height of some objects, but be careful with the proportions.

We're confident that these ideas will make your family and friends feel at home!