Have you ever been bored with the traditional Thanksgiving tablescapes?
Is your food selection all you ever think about to accentuate your
dining table? Well, we at TGHS have selected a few images to jump-start
your creative juices this Thanksgiving. Who says only the turkey needs
to be juicy anyway?!
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Take a look at this charming, yet quirky, tablescape. The use of a monochromatic color scheme is always an easy way to make any table look elegant. With all of the similar hues, there is no jarring effect, just a casual elegance pleasing to any guest. The real show-stoppers of this tablescape are the ceramic bowls topped with whimsical lids. Go rummage through your local thrift store or flea market to find cost-effective dishware that will add some fun to your Thanksgiving table! You do not even need to follow this image exactly, find some mismatched goblets, napkin rings, plates, or silverware. Since you will be using a monochromatic color scheme, the variance in styles of dishware will provide interest without overwhelming your guests with wild colors. Remember, keep your table simple by using similar colors and solid fabrics, but provide interest with unconventional dishware.
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This image provides a sophisticated Thanksgiving tablescape. The use of amber and brown has been a traditional Thanksgiving color scheme for generations. What makes this tablescape "pop" is the use of streamline, modern table settings that are not reminiscent of your grandma's country casserole dishes. Accenting amber stemware and plates on crisp white dinner plates adds instant class. We all know you have inexpensive white plates in your cabinets, why not give them a rich update by layering your table settings. Notice the white dinner plate is layered with a white napkin, amber glass plate, and pear. The variance of ceramic, cloth, glass, and fruit adds a delicious interest to each table setting. Layering your tablescape will make each of your guests appreciative of the time you took to set up such a sophisticated Thanksgiving table.
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This Thanksgiving tablescape is in one word, dynamic! I know I would have this tablescape on display any day of the week- regardless of the Thanksgiving season. The use of organic, fluid lines will draw your guests' eyes back and forth along the table and leave them stunned. We all appreciate the graceful lines of nature, and what better way to pay homage to Mother Earth than include an over scale tree branch and beautiful floral arrangements to celebrate Thanksgiving. An unconventional color scheme also adds interest to this tabletop design. There are still hints of your traditional Thanksgiving golds and browns, but there is a pop of dusty rose and pale peach that keep this tablescape current.
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Who would not love this fun take on a Thanksgiving tablescape? Gourds- check, pumpkins- check, orange color scheme- check, conventional- definitely not! Notice the contrast between the white, milky-oranges, and bright green foliage used in this tablescape. The colors definitely contrast one another, but the use of subtle orange tones does not provide the jarring effect that would be achieved by using your traditional color wheel orange. You will achieve the sense of "harvest" without the use of gloomy browns, golds, and pure oranges. Yet again, search your local thrift stores and flea markets for mismatched candlesticks, bottles, napkins, and dishware- just keep your items monochromatic. Next, raid your garden for ivy, flowers, acorns, and twigs. This tablescape can be created with many items you already own (or have in your yard). Layering your dishware and candlesticks with natural elements in the manner of this inspiration image will create a rustic charm for your Thanksgiving festivities.
We at TGHS wish you all the happiest of Thanksgivings along with the most stunning of tablescapes! This has been a wonderful beginning year for TGHS, and we have so many blessings to be thankful for. Thank you all so very much for your support. Until next time...
Written by Cameron Coxworth
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