Add a personal, festive touch to your Thanksgiving table with DIY centerpieces that bring seasonal charm to your decor.
From rustic designs to elegant arrangements, these centerpieces are easy to make and help set the mood for a cozy holiday meal.
Here are some beautiful DIY Thanksgiving centerpiece ideas to inspire you.
Give Thanks
A simple bouquet of autumnal flowers and a small, relevant sign with the message “Give Thanks” make up this sweet centerpiece. Add a blanket scarf or swatch of seasonal fabric to complete the look.
Get the tutorial at A Blissful Nest.
Pumpkin Candle Holder
Beyond looking festive, this pumpkin candleholder is also impossibly easy to pull off. Just grab a few of your favorite blooms, some floral foam, and a rotary tool to get started.
Get the tutorial at Handmade Haven.
Pumpkin Planter Centerpiece
A medium-sized wooden planter serves to house all of the delightful elements included in this centerpiece: mini pumpkins, berries, leaves, and several taper candles too.
Get the tutorial at 724 South House.
Natural Reeds
Oranges, reds, and yellows are lovely, but sometimes, subtlety reigns supreme. Here, the muted tones of dried reeds and grasses provide a subdued color palette that’s guaranteed to work with just about any existing home décor.
Get the tutorial at Sugar and Charm
Apple Votives
Well, this is downright magical. Hollowed-out apples in a rainbow of colors take the place of votive holders here.
Get the tutorial at Jenny Komenda.
Pine Cone Centerpiece
Those all-white pine cones would look beautiful in a small bowl all on their own, or surrounded by the gourds and succulents you see here. They’re beautiful enough to work either way.
Get the tutorial at A Piece of Rainbow.
Pom-Pom Vase
The best way to add a little color to your Thanksgiving table? Pom-poms, of course! Some floral wire, yarn, and craft poms are nearly all you need to bring this fun project to life.
Get the tutorial at Damask Love.
Velvet Pumpkins
Switch up the classic orange and white pumpkins for something a little less expected: velvet pumpkins! These are beyond cute—especially when they’re bedazzled with rhinestones.
Get the tutorial at Casa Watkins Living.
Gorgeous Greenery
The good thing about greenery is that it works well in any season—including fall. It’s also an incredibly inexpensive way to decorate your entire table.
Get the tutorial at Know How She Does It.
Balloon Centerpiece
You don’t have to stick to the classics! Keep things light, airy, and so unique with a bright balloon centerpiece that’s festive enough for a party! This blogger uses pastel hues of classic Thanksgiving colors—orange, yellow, pink, and white—which makes the balloons almost resemble a pumpkin patch.
Get the tutorial at Sugar and Cloth.
Bountiful Centerpiece
Thanksgiving is all about that harvest bounty! So, put a spotlight on autumn accents with this idea. The blogger uses natural-edged woodcuts as trays for the produce and woodblocks to hold the candlesticks. Intersperse gourds and herbs to add to the earthy vibe!
Get the tutorial at Delia Creates.
Gratitude Jar Centerpiece
We’re all gathered for the holiday to give thanks, right? That’s why you should take a note from this blogger and use her printable label to create a decorative gratitude jar! Place the jar in the center of your table and encourage guests to write down what they’re thankful for.
Get the tutorial at Somewhat Simple.
Mini Pumpkin Candlesticks
Colorful candles, white pumpkins, and greenery come together to make the cutest centerpieces. Select orange, pink, and red candles for a seasonal vibe, and fill the mini pumpkins with floral foam to keep the leaves and candles upright.
Metallic Pumpkin Vases
Pumpkins are the classic Thanksgiving symbol, of course—and they make for festive carved vases as well! Give yours a glam look by painting the outside with liquid leaf paint! Fill them with floral foam to hold classic fall flowers like mums, pom-pom daisies, and dahlias.
Turquoise Pumpkin Centerpiece
If you want a non-traditional pop of color on your Thanksgiving table, a large turquoise pumpkin goes a long way! Surround it with white or off-white mini pumpkins to make the cool tones stand out. You might even add matching glasses.
Get the tutorial at The Turquoise Home.
Harvest Thanksgiving Centerpiece
Here’s a centerpiece that’s just as stunning as a still-life painting! If you want to skip the florals this year, you can create a harvest spread that’s just as pretty with finds from your local farmers’ market.
Get the tutorial at Spoon Fork Bacon.
Vintage Thanksgiving Centerpiece
Hello, vintage vibes! If you have an old antique bowl lying around the house, use it as a centerpiece filled with muted fall-tone pumpkins! A few vintage-looking candlesticks complete the tablescape.
Get the tutorial at So Much Better With Age.
Sunflower Thanksgiving Centerpiece
Ree just loves sunflowers, and it’s easy to see why! With their large open faces and bright coloration, they’re the perfect centerpiece flower! Pair them with pussy willow branches, cat tails, and other natural fall finds that have deep colors or funky shapes.
Get the tutorial at Made by Carli.
Gold Leaf Table Runner
This one counts as a table decoration and an icebreaker! Rather than going for one large centerpiece, opt for a gold leaf garland table runner. It’s a subtle look that will still center your spread and connects your other decorations. Plus, each leaf has a conversation starter underneath!
Get the tutorial at Home Made by Carmona.
Foraged Flower Bouquet Centerpiece
Who says your Thanksgiving table can’t be pretty in pink? Forage green and orange leaves from your yard, and pair them with pastel pink flowers and dried grasses to copy this big, beautiful, and oh-so-whimsical bouquet!
Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.
Fall Flowers in Pitcher Vase
Whether you’re running out of time for your centerpiece or just simply want to keep the cost down, it’s not a problem! Simply head to your local grocery store and select a bouquet featuring fall colors. Place them in a couple of white ceramic pitchers, and you have a cute farmhouse display.
Get the tutorial at Live Pretty on a Penny.
Pink Floral Centerpiece
We’re all for the perfectly put together feel of this table thanks to a centerpiece that matches the place cards. Gather together a soft pink floral arrangement with stems of eucalyptus. Then craft the cute mini bouquet place cards with the same color scheme. Coordination is definitely key!
Get the tutorial at Lovely Indeed.
Modern Branch Centerpiece
We love the festive effect of the alternating cool and warm tones on this pretty painted branch centerpiece. The blogger switches between maroon, blue, and orange leaves to create a well-balanced combo. You can also add blue and orange pine cones to balance the space around your branch.
Get the tutorial at Design Improvised.
Elegant Greenery Centerpiece
Add some eye-catching elegance to your feast with this table design which utilizes eucalyptus and olive branches, along with white and orange candles. The result is warm, subtle, and beautiful.
Get the tutorial at Just Destiny Home.
Layered Fall Floral Arrangement Centerpiece
Believe it or not, you can DIY this ornate fall floral arrangement. Follow this blogger’s steps for how to perfectly layer each piece.
Get the tutorial at Tidbits.
Pop of Color Fall Centerpiece
To really draw your guests’ eyes to the table, use all white settings. Then, put bouquets with vivid colors in the center. It creates a gorgeous contrast.
Get the tutorial at Homey Oh My.
Apples and Branches
Keep it simple with a white table runner that’s topped with a layer of branches and scattered apples.
Get the tutorial at The Merrythought.
Romantic Centerpiece
Go for a romantic centerpiece with this opulent floral display. This blogger mixed silver and gold on her table for a look that’s so sophisticated.
Get the tutorial at Randi Garrett Design
Pumpkins and Candlelight Centerpiece
This table looks like it was picked straight from the pumpkin patch. The gourds, greenery, and tall candles all serve as the collective centerpiece.
Get the tutorial at Rooms for Rent Blog.
Natural Table Centerpiece
A natural aesthetic can be so pretty on a holiday table. Here, it’s achieved with a scatter of leaves mixed in with gold touches.
Get the tutorial at Lemon Thistle.
Roses and Candles Centerpiece
You can use this charming centerpiece made with roses and candles for just about any holiday gathering.
Get the tutorial at Katrina Blair.
Candles and Greenery
Love a minimalist decorating scheme? Top faux greenery with lots of candles in various sizes to achieve your dreamy, simple look.
Get the tutorial at Almost Makes Perfect
Woven Paper Table Runner
Make your own version of this DIY table runner using paper. Then, decorate it with felt pumpkins and other cute touches.
Get the tutorial at Club Crafted.
White Pumpkin Centerpiece
Create a dramatic overflowing pumpkin centerpiece for a glam look at your Thanksgiving dinner.
Get the tutorial at Home Made Lovely.
Bright and Cheerful Centerpiece
When done right, even the simplest centerpieces can have a noticeable impact on the overall look of your table. Here, for instance, a ceramic crock filled with vibrant yellow flowers manages to breathe new life into the entire dining space.
A Gourd-geous Arrangement
Yes, that’s a squash “vase”! What better way to welcome Thanksgiving than with a living ode to the fruits of the season? Better yet, the curvy shape of a butternut squash makes it look like a modern sculpture.
Make the vase:
- Use a carving knife to carve a channel 1 inch wide and 1 inch deep down the length of a butternut squash. Scoop out the insides with a spoon.
- Soak floral foam in water and trim with scissors to fit in the channel. Push the foam into the channel.
- Working from one end of the channel to the other, poke the flowers (delphinium, mini carnations, stock, button mums, and wax flowers are all good options here) into the foam.
Pretty Pitcher Centerpiece
Household items work beautifully as vases—and will save you some money too. This galvanized steel pitcher is a perfect option, and fits taller flowers and branches well.
Make the centerpiece:
- Place branches in the back of a galvanized metal pitcher and hydrangeas in the front so the stems crisscross. This will create openings where you can insert other flowers.
- Place the focal flowers—here, roses and ranunculus—toward the front of the pitcher.
- Work some purple millet grass and leucadendron into the openings toward the back of the arrangement for added height.
Simple Botanical Pumpkin
Floral prints are more than welcome on a Thanksgiving table—especially if they’re painted onto a pumpkin in a lovely autumnal hue.
Make the pumpkin:
- Cut out and tape a large leaf stencil to a white pumpkin using painter’s tape.
- Using a foam pouncer, lightly dab orange paint onto the pumpkin to fill in the stencil. Let dry, then remove the stencil and repeat in several other spots.
- Repeat steps 1 and 2 with other floral and leaf stencils, working from bigger stencils to smaller ones.
Upcycled Dollar Store Pumpkins Centerpiece
This rustic centerpiece’s pumpkins are actually decoupaged using dollar store finds and brown paper bags!
Get the tutorial at Houseful of Handmade.
Mini Pumpkin Bouquets
How adorable is this? Simply scoop out a few mini pumpkins to create the fun centerpiece you see here. Each of the cute arrangements involved are quick and easy to make, and they require very little watering to boot.
Make the centerpiece:
- Cut off the tops of a few mini pumpkins using a carving knife and scoop out the flesh.
- Plant a succulent in each pumpkin, then cover the soil with sheet moss.
- Add stems of billy balls and seeded eucalyptus; place on a live edge wooden serving platter.
Harvest Box Centerpiece
Show off a bouquet of sunflowers by tucking them into a rustic wooden box. Decorative corn and yellow and orange grocery store flowers give the final centerpiece a full, lush look.
Make the centerpiece:
- Place a container liner in an oblong wood box, then soak floral foam thoroughly in water and trim with scissors to fit inside the liner.
- Cover the foam with seeded eucalyptus and milkweed, then add decorative (or dried Indian) corn with the stem side facing in.
- Work the flowers (seeded eucalyptus, spray roses, roses, milkweed, yarrow, sunflowers, and lilies) into the foam starting with the largest and working toward the smallest (except for the lilies, which are delicate and should be added last).
Simple Floral Centerpiece
Who says you can’t incorporate a few springy blooms into an autumnal tablescape? Punchy, lively pastels look just as pretty in mid-fall as they do in springtime—and they’ll give your table an added dose of cheer.
Galvanized Bucket Centerpiece
If you’re going for a rustic-modern look for your Thanksgiving table accessories, place your bouquet of choice into a galvanized bucket.
Get the tutorial at Sugar and Charm.
Sunny Side Up Centerpiece
One of Ree’s favorite flowers takes the spotlight here: mini sunflowers! Fill spaghetti squash with the yellow blooms to create a charming centerpiece.
Make the Squash:
- Use a carving knife to carve out a circle around a spaghetti squash’s stem and set aside. Scoop out the insides with a spoon.
- Soak some floral foam in water and trim with scissors to fit inside the squash.
- Poke the flowers into the foam starting with the sunflowers, spacing them out evenly to create focal points. Add alstroemeria, then fill in any gaps with goldenrod.
Pumpkin Menu Centerpiece
It takes little more than a white paint pen and an oversized pumpkin to create a centerpiece as sophisticated as this one. Oh, and it doubles as a menu!
Get the tutorial at The Merrythought.
Gold-Dipped Pumpkin Centerpiece
When it comes to crafting the perfect centerpiece, foam pumpkins aren’t just easy to work with; they can also be reused as mantel decor. What’s more, this entire project takes just 15 minutes to pull off.
Get the tutorial by Homemade by Carmona.
Apples and Leaves
Inspired by the fall harvest, this idea is more than just a centerpiece; it’s a full-on tablescape. Freshly picked apples plus leaves and branches cut from your own backyard create an elegant, easygoing atmosphere.
Get the tutorial at Julie Blanner.
Vintage Books
Here’s a centerpiece idea that won’t break the bank—in fact, you don’t have to spend a single dime to bring it to life. Just elevate a floral arrangement using a few vintage books from your home library.
Get the tutorial at Shades of Blue Interiors.
Color-Wrapped Wheat Centerpiece
Here’s the perfect use for that extra embroidery floss you’ve got lying around: Just wrap each stalk of wheat carefully, then display in a tall container for a fabulous, innovative centerpiece.
Get the tutorial at Inspired by Charm.
DIY Découpage Pumpkin
No carving required for this easy idea! Just place leaf cut-outs onto the pumpkin using a découpage technique, then add vinyl lettering.
Get the tutorial at Damask Love.