21 Elegant Ideas For Thanksgiving Decor on a Budget

Keep your table chic and sweet with these simple and affordable holiday ideas for Thanksgiving decor on a budget.  You’ll have tons of tasteful decor inspiration, so you can pull that table together just in time for the big holiday! Here’s a quick list of easy ideas loaded with lots of budget-friendly looks you can copy (without breaking the bank)!

1. Tall Vases with Branches and Pumpkins

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This simple Thanksgiving centerpiece idea is done with simple tall glass vases you can get at the dollar store. Filled with seeds and wild rice, they are finished with tall branches and little pumpkins. Perfect, elegant, homemade, and a perfect idea for easy Thanksgiving decor on a budget.

2. COLORFUL CORN HUSK PLACE SETTINGS

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Colorful dried corn husks tied with twine and paired with simple white plates dress up the dinner table. This is a very elegant and simple way to decorate with inexpensive and natural elements.

3.  Gold accents with autumn leaves

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Here inexpensive gold votives from the dollar store create a festive elgant tablescape with warm colors, festie autumn leaves, and warm glowing candlelight.

4. RUSTIC WOOD AND PINECONE TABLE DECOR

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Little slabs of wood create a lovely table runner display down the center the table with warm candlelight, pinecones, and orange berries and pumpkins. It’s simple, with limited elements, but warm and elegant. Again, natural elements help to bring a simple and tasteful style for Thanksgiving decor.

5. Dried Corn and Sunflower Centerpiece

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Simple elements like dried corn, wheat, cinnamon sticks, and eucalyptus make a festive harvest themed centerpiece for this elegant Thanksgiving dinner table.

6. Natural Pumpkin and Pinecone Thanksgiving Table Runner Decor

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Create a warm, welcoming, and inviting table for your guests with this rustic Thanksgiving table runner decor.  You can style this simple Thanksgiving or fall decor with simple items like pine cones, wooden mini pumpkins, and artificial floral stems.  

7. Easy Fresh Small Pumpkins on Pillar Candle Holders

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Bring the warmth of autumn to your table when you style these simple fall table decorations with pumpkins on old wooden pillar candle holders.  This another great way to style Thanksgiving decor on a budget.  All you need is a roll of glittery mesh ribbon, a few fresh pumpkins or gourds from the grocery store!

8. Branches and maple leaves with taper candles

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This easy DIY Thanksgiving table decor combines simple golden branches with autumn leaf foliage and amber brown glassware to create a nature-inspired Thanksgiving feel.

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9. Gold vase and autumn leaf decor with antique urn

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Here the warmth of autumn leaves and fall foliage take center stage to style a lovely Thanksgiving coffee table decor that truly captures the cozy feels of the season.

10. Tin Bucket Harvest Floral Arrangement

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A simple galvanized tin bucket with fall florals is an easy way to bring that Thanksgiving charm to the table. Use flowers that are in season like chrysanthemums and sunflowers to create a autumnal range of colors with your flowers.

11.  COZY MANTEL OR SHELF THANKSGIVING DECOR

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This warm and cozy Thanksgiving decor in copper and brown colors can be used to style a mantel area above a fireplace or even shelf areas throughout the house. Instantly add a warm touch with copper pumpkins and warm golden candlelight.

12. Gold Pumpkin Thanksgiving table decor

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A smiple nature-inspired table decor with gold tones also brings warmth to the Thanksgiving dinner table. Large gold pumpkins act as a focal point dotted with gold pine cones and berry branches for a stunning, simple, and elegant display.

13. Rustic Thanksgiving Table with Wood, Pinecones, and Pumpkins

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Here an easy Thanksgiving tablescape is set natural elements inspired by the autumn seasons.  Linen napkins tied with dried leaves complete the look for a simple yet festive feel. 

14. A grouping of textured pumpkins and tapers

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A mix of textured rattan, wood, and metallic pumpkins is grouped together with long taper candles to create a lovely harvest display filled with warmth and cozy tones.

15. Nature-Inspired Decor also makes easy thanksgiving decor on a budget

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Here a simple wooden dough bowl is filled with all natural elements like Spanish moss, eucalyptus branches, pinecones, and gourds for a beautiful DIY thanksgiving centerpiece idea in minutes.  True proof that you don’t have to spend a lot of money to get a gorgeous look. 

16. Burlap and warm fall foliage creates a cozy table

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A rustic Thanksgiving place setting is kept simple with burlap, rattan placemats, and festive autumn leaves.

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17. Pillar candles, pinecones, and winter berries

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A rustic look is achieved with old fashioned wood candle holders, creamy colored pillar candles, and harvest-inspired foliage. This is a great way to make use of all those artificial florals to fill a large tray or box with festive florals.

18. Festive White Thanksgiving Pumpkins Wrapped in Bittersweet Vine

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Simple white pumpkins are wrapped in rustic bittersweet vines dotted with orange and spice-colored berries.  A lovely Thanksgiving festive decor idea for those of you who enjoy incorporating natural elements into your home decor. 

19. Beautiful DIY Pumpkin Vase Centerpiece

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You can create this beautiful and natural looking pumpkin floral centerpiece using a white craft pumpkin and artificial flowers from the crafts store or the artificial floral section at the dollar store.  A bit of floral foam holds the flowers in place and creates a stunning centerpiece in light cozy colors that commands attention.  

20. Easy Copper Pitcher Dried Floral Arrangement creates elegant thanksgiving decor on a budget

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A lovely old-fashioned copper pitcher makes the perfect vessel to hold bunches of dried eucalyptus stems and pheasant feathers.  The rest of the table is dotted with matching glassware and votives in soft rosy colors that create warmth with natural elements.  

21. RUSTIC MASON JAR CENTERPIECE

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Rustic painted mason jars and simple burlap cloth creates a rustic display for a Thanksgiving table. Foxtails, wheat stems, and pinecones create a natural bouquet with cozy colors to style a simple table.

I hope some of these simple and colorful decor ideas will help you style and shop for items to create your very own Thanksgiving decor on a budget.

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