27 Thanksgiving Color Combinations To Try This Year (2024)

Fall decorating often revolves around the classic colors of foliage: reds, oranges, and yellows. Of course, those colors are traditional for a reason (you simply can't go wrong with them!), but what if they don't coordinate with the new place settings you've been itching to use for your Thanksgiving feast? Or what if you just want to shake things up this year and go with a different tablescape idea or floral centerpiece? Luckily, you don't have to use traditional Thanksgiving colors to create a beautiful table setting. In fact, it's a fun opportunity to get creative and bring a little personality to your home and tabletop.

While orange, yellow, and brown are the traditional hues used to represent the holiday that celebrates gratitude and familial bonds, those aren't your only options when setting the table or decorating around your house. White and terracotta offer a more neutral approach, while bold greens and floral prints lend themselves to more maximalist design sensibilities. When setting your Thanksgiving table, consider what kind of meal you'd like to have. Opt for all-white if you prefer a more formal, fine-dining feel, or use an abundance of color to set the mood for a fun-loving, casual meal.

Whether you plan to cook all day or order take-out, every Thanksgiving meal is worthy of a well-set table. After all, it's the gathering, not the food, that's most important. Why not think outside the fall box this year when choosing your plates and linens? There are Thanksgiving colors to suit minimalists, maximalists, and everyone in between. To spark your inspiration, consider these 27 genius combinations instead. No matter which one you choose, your guests will surely be impressed.

Add a bohemian flair to your Thanksgiving table by foregoing all traditional autumnal hues in favor of the moodier purples and blues. This tablescape from textile brand St. Frank's collaboration with Food52 showcases the hues paired with copper drinking glasses and amber vases for added warmth.

Bring a bit of earthiness to your Thanksgiving table by using fresh, green apples and faux green pumpkins as a centerpiece amongst light beige glassware and placemats. Thanksgiving is often thought of as a heavy affair, but by lightening the color palette, you can also lighten the mood.

Opt for a dramatic display by using a geometrically patterned tablecloth. Choose an accent color that can tie into both your linens and the fall season to make it feel autumnal. We recommend keeping the plates simple to let the food shine.

Known for his kitschy approach to tablescapes, John Derian's collaboration with Target is the ideal Thanksgiving color palette for cottagecore lovers. Pairing pastels with richer jewel tones creates contrast amongst the (mostly) orange and brown foods.

Allow your hard work to shine by highlighting what everyone's there for: the food. An all-white table makes the mouthwatering natural colors of each dish pop and look even more enticing.

If all white is a bit too stark for your taste, add in pops of black for a graphic yet minimalist Thanksgiving table. Incorporating elements of brown keep the fall spirit without looking too formal.

Brighten up the often dreary fall weather by adding an abundance of white to your Thanksgiving colors. By using burgundy and orange as the only accent hues, you have a light and airy table that still feels seasonally appropriate.

Mimic the fall foliage this Thanksgiving in a naturalistic way. Deep browns and burgundies offer a rich, cozy feel. We recommend using actual fallen leaves to accent your food display, as seen here.

Embrace the fall season (and your meal's built-in color palette) with a brown and orange tablescape. Brighten up the hues with white or light-colored plates. Feel free to skip a tablecloth and let a natural wood table show through. It looks beautiful, and you'll have less laundry to take away from your Black Friday shopping time.

For a muted color pairing that won't distract from your delicious meal, opt for gray and teal. The combo pairs perfectly with orange pumpkin pie, brown crispy turkey, and even your green salad.

A classic color pairing for a reason, blue and white puts a timeless spin on your Thanksgiving table. Take a note from designer Mark D. Sikes and mix patterns for a dynamic look.

Go for a naturalistic look with clay cups on a low wooden table without a runner. Incorporate pops of deeply saturated pink, purple, and burnt orange in the form of taper candles and fruit as Creatures of Place did on this dining table in the Kingston Design Connection Showhouse for 2022.

If you prefer a simple tablescape, go with crisp white dinnerware. In this dining room by designer April Tomlin, a white tablecloth embroidered with gray leaves adds detail and complements a stone bowl filled with white flowers in the center.

Put a cheerful, summery twist on your Thanksgiving colors by highlighting pops of bright blue and coral as Eddie Ross did in this dining room. A few pumpkins in orange and white enhance the table's autumn feel.

Go for a color combination you can reuse come Christmas: bright red, tan, and black. On this table designed by CB2 and Jessica Turf Design, small bouquets of red flowers and brown pinecones make the table feel full but not overwhelming. Black accents give the setting a moody aura.

Create an airy, bright display by using a white tablecloth with a grid pattern formed by thin red lines. White plates layered on yellow ones add a subtle pop of color, as do the pale pink and caramel-colored taper candles and white and yellow napkins—much of which is featured in Brooke & Lou's current holiday collection.

For a bolder take on Thanksgiving colors, incorporate various shades of pink with subtle, fall-themed accents. This tablescape by stylist Eddie Ross features loads of pink in the extravagant floral arrangement, drinkware, tablecloth, and candles. The white turkey-shaped candle holder adds a festive touch.

Nothing looks as elegant as a jewel-toned palette. Pull classic fall decor in reds and purples, and pair them with deep blues, greens, and pinks. Want to make it even chicer? Incorporate gold accents.