Glittering Fall Table Setting and Centerpiece Ideas

Designer Erinn Valencich shares tips for setting a Thanksgiving table that balances natural elements with the gleam of metallics.

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Add a Touch of Glitz

For a sophisticated but not over-the-top look, balance the sparkle of metallics with natural elements, like fall branches or fresh fruit. Erinn's Tip: "Metallics add a great modern touch to a fall tablescape. Deep copper and bright bronze are a lovely additional to a traditional table. I prefer to bring in natural, textured elements like these seed-beaded placemats so the table doesn't get too glitzy." Photo courtesy of Bobbi Fabian. See more of Erinn's designs in HGTV's Designers' Portfolio.

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Bountiful Centerpiece

Set the stage for an unforgettable Thanksgiving feast with a centerpiece that exemplifies bounty. A ghost-white pumpkin, chunky pillar candles and metallic-painted gourds add sparkle. Erinn's Tip: "Create a table that's casual and warm with a modern twist. Play with colors of chocolate, taupe and birch contrasted with crisp white." Photo courtesy of Bobbi Fabian.

Simple Sophistication

This place setting layers basic elements to achieve an extraordinary effect. Erinn's Tip: "A set of white plates is a great standard to have for your year-round table. You don't have to get something special out just for the season. It's all in the presentation — a crisp linen napkin folded into thirds and laid under a bronze glass plate topped with a miniature pear sets each guests' plate off with style for very little money, time or fuss." Photo courtesy of Bobbi Fabian.

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Gleaming Glass Accents

Golds and ambers pair beautifully with the traditional browns and oranges of fall. Erinn's Tip: "Glass vases can be found very inexpensively in a variety of colors, shapes and sizes at your local housewares store. They're fantastic for adding a splash of luminescent color to the room. So go wild! Bring a bunch home, try them out and return what you don't use." Photo courtesy of Bobbi Fabian.

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Opt for an Aromatic Centerpiece

Who said a centerpiece needed to time-consuming, expensive or even floral? Erinn created this arrangement by grouping scented candles with an earthy potpourri. Erinn's Tip: "During the fall, natural elements are the best decorations. This potpourri creates a lovely centerpiece and its subtle fragrance is a great addition to the table. Look for large, chunky potpourris and add elements from your own backyard, like pinecones and seed pods, to the mix." Photo courtesy of Bobbi Fabian.

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Play With Scale

Diminutive pears contrast with elongated stemware for a look that is elegant and playful. Erinn's Tip: "Slender amber stemware adds height and drama to a simple table while gold pillar candles and votives sparkle as the centerpiece." Photo courtesy of Bobbi Fabian.

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Decorate the Whole Room

This buffet sparkles with candles and glassware in shades of amber and gold. Natural elements like wood grain candles and a rustic, hand-carved bowl filled with fall apples complete the look. Erinn's Tip: "When decorating for Thanksgiving guests, don't stop at setting the table. The buffet, side tables and coffee table will benefit from a few fall touches as well. Bring in large branches of fall foliage and place in a tall vase for a seasonal decoration that is chic and free — the best of both worlds." Photo courtesy of Bobbi Fabian. See more of Erinn's designs in HGTV's Designers' Portfolio.

From: Erinn Valencich

Glittering Fall Table Setting and Centerpiece Ideas

Related To:

Shop This Look

Add a Touch of Glitz

Bountiful Centerpiece

Simple Sophistication

Gleaming Glass Accents

Opt for an Aromatic Centerpiece

Play With Scale

Decorate the Whole Room

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