Faux green harvest pumpkin wreath, Pottery Barn. Author: Pottery Barn
Update your space for a new season and celebrate Thanksgiving with these 10 harvest-inspired accessories.
With autumn in the air, sweater season approaching, and Thanksgiving around the corner, it’s time to give your space a seasonal reboot just in time for everyone’s favourite excuse to fill up on turkey and pumpkin pie. Whether you’re hosting a large family gathering or taking a more intimate approach to Thanksgiving, there are many ways to decorate your space in a way that celebrates the harvest season.
But don’t think you need to go overboard with turkey-themed tea towels and pumpkin-shaped candles. There are much more subtle ways to put a Thanksgiving spin on your space. We’ve sourced 10 stylish items that can easily remain part of your decor throughout the autumn season.
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10 Thanksgiving decorating ideas
Harvest wreath
Give your entryway an update for fall and welcome Thanksgiving guests in style with a harvest wreath perfect for the season. The faux leaf and pumpkin wreath in shades of green, with small splashes of red and gold, works well now through to the end of autumn. Faux green harvest pumpkin wreath, Pottery Barn, $137.
10 Thanksgiving decorating ideas
Pumpkin wall decor
Nothing says harvest season like pumpkins so why not hang one on your wall to welcome fall and celebrate Thanksgiving? This hand-painted wood and cast iron pumpkin topped with faux leaves would work well in the entryway, or even in the bathroom. Wood pumpkin wall décor, Pier 1 Imports, $25.
10 Thanksgiving decorating ideas
Leaves pillow
Give neutral chairs and couches a pop of vibrant autumn colour with the help of some pretty, seasonally inspired throw pillows. The autumn print on these pillows features a scattering of fall leaves in various shapes and sizes. Frappa 18” pillow, Crate and Barrel, $60.
10 Thanksgiving decorating ideas
Tasseled throw
Create a cozy atmosphere and ensure any chilly guests stay warm by incorporating a rustic knit throw in fall-friendly hues to your living room or den. We can picture this throw blanket draped over the back of an armchair or couch, giving the space a festive touch. Tasseled space-dye throw, Anthropologie, $128.
10 Thanksgiving decorating ideas
Mercury glass pumpkins
These mercury glass pumpkins with an antique finish offer an easy way to decorate for the season. You can add a grouping to your mantel or coffee table and throw in some real or faux orange pumpkins for contrasting colour. The small size will also work on a kitchen or bathroom countertop. Antique mercury glass pumpkins, Pottery Barn, $34 to $55 depending on size.
10 Thanksgiving decorating ideas
"Be Thankful" wall decal
We can all use a friendly reminder to be thankful now and again so while this simple wall decal is ideal for a Thanksgiving celebration, there’s no need to take it down directly following dinner. Add one on the wall going up the stairs, or in the kitchen. "Be Thankful" wall decal, Etsy, $23.
10 Thanksgiving decorating ideas
Harvest basket
Fill one or two of these slim wicker baskets with seasonal produce like apples, pomegranates, or miniature gourds and place it in the kitchen or dining area. When you’re not using them as decor or to house fruit, they’re also meant to be used as a functional harvest basket so feel free to take it apple picking. Harvest basket, Williams-Sonoma, $29.
10 Thanksgiving decorating ideas
Autumn dishtowels
Don’t forget about the kitchen when it comes time to give your home a seasonal update. Hang up a few of these harvest themed dishtowels featuring gourds in bold colours as a simple way to welcome fall and get your home ready for Thanksgiving. Autumn harvest dishtowel, Crate and Barrel, $7.
10 Thanksgiving decorating ideas
Fall banner
Celebrate the season with a cheerful banner that reads “Happy Fall”. This handmade banner is a fun way to welcome Thanksgiving guests, but can be a fixture in your living room all season long. Fall decorations banner, Etsy, $23.
10 Thanksgiving decorating ideas
Glitter branch
A small amount of sparkle can be just what you need to make a fall flower arrangement pop. Add this sparkling, handcrafted bough to a vase on its own, or incorporate the eye-catching branch into an existing grouping as a way to make it stand out. Mini leaf glitter branch, Pier 1 Imports, $20.
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