The splendor of reds, yellows, and browns signal the beginning of fall days and of course, the coming of Thanksgiving. Bring out the beauty and warmth of the season with these decorating ideas for each room in your house!
- Dining Room. What is Thanksgiving without a hearty meal shared with your loved ones? While mom passes around the sliced turkey, let your dinner guests feast their eyes on the exquisite tablescape before them. Use a natural centerpiece layered with flowers and leaves that are consistent with traditional fall colors. A fruit-filled display is another fall-centric option! An arrangement of apples, grapes, and pears creates a stunning centerpiece. Place candles in festive holders to add a touch of elegance and draw in the focus of your guests. Or, you can rest a candle in the middle of a mason jar filled with acorns for a classy look. Go the extra mile and make your dinner guests feel welcome by setting place cards on each side of the table.
- Living Room. If you want your living room to be a “work of art,” let your mantels and tabletops serve as your canvas. Adorn your shelves and tables with pumpkins and garlands of fall leaves to usher in the season. Metal lanterns are great decorative pieces that create an ambiance and help to illuminate your decor. To heighten the spirit of thankfulness, place a DIY “Tree of Thanks” near the entrance of your living room. With some paper cut-out leaves and dried branches in a glass vase, you can have your guests write something they’re thankful for to hang on the tree!
- Bathroom. Set the mood in your bathroom with mini pumpkins and fall-scented candles like cinnamon or evergreen tree. Warm-colored towels can also add a fresh note to any neutral-colored bathroom, according to the professional house painters in Owings Mills, MD. To add rustic features, put out a glass vase with a wheat bundle inside. This display gives your bathroom a more organic, harvest-inspired look and feel.
- Porch. Breathe in the fresh air and get cozy outdoors this fall season! Bring out blankets and quilts to snuggle under on breezy evenings — layer textures by mixing a variety of organic fabrics. From woven furniture to soft-stitched quilts, these items can increase the visual appeal of your home’s exterior. Don’t forget to consider the vacated gardening pots! Fall is the perfect time to use them as sculptural accessories. Make an arrangement of pumpkins, gourds, and pinecones in these pots to create a beautiful display of fall produce. Lastly, don’t forget to greet your guests with a gorgeous Thanksgiving wreath on your door!
The key to decorating for Thanksgiving and the fall season is staying true to the warm color palette. With that in mind, have fun decorating your home this holiday as you give thanks for all your blessings! For more Thanksgiving decorating ideas, reach out to Heather Mader, a Clearfield County interior decorator.