Our favorite finds from West Elm's Thanksgiving collection – for a simple and sophisticated scheme

From elegant tableware to charming seasonal decorations, shop the very best buys on offer from West Elm – so you can celebrate Thanksgiving in style

West Elm's Thanksgiving collection, decorated table
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West Elm's Thanksgiving collection embodies a wonderfully elegant and refined feel and is perfect for those looking to create a more understated, simple scheme for Thanksgiving. 

From traditional Thanksgiving decor (you can never go wrong with plenty of pumpkin decorations), to beautiful tableware and practical cookware, West Elm's Thanksgiving collection is a celebration of cozy color palettes, tactile textures and enduring, timeless materials. 

No matter your style or how many people you're hosting for this year's celebrations, we're pretty sure we've found something for everyone from West Elm's Thanksgiving collection.

Explore our top picks from West Elm's Thanksgiving collection

From fun decorations to functional serveware, West Elm's Thanksgiving collection is mainly centered around Thanksgiving table ideas – as, after all, the main event really is enjoying a delicious Thanksgiving dinner – helping you to create a special and cozy dining space where friends and family can gather together and enjoy the festive celebrations.

Decorative ornaments

West Elm Thanksgiving collection

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Whether you're in need of some stylish faux pumpkins for a Thanksgiving centerpiece idea or are looking for some sleek candleholders to adorn a table or mantel, these designs will be sure to bring beautiful decoration to your space. 

Tableware

West Elm Thanksgiving collection

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Thanksgiving is one of the best times to go all out with a fun and festive tablescape, as, after all, the big day really does revolve around the dining table.

When creating the perfect tablescape, it is always best to plan your design in layers; a beautiful blend of practical items (think plates, glassware, flatware etc.) with more fun, decorative items (tablecloths, place cards, candles and vases of foliage) will make for a successful design that is both functional and beautiful.

Serveware

West Elm Thanksgiving collection

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A Thanksgiving dinner is of often comprised of an assortment of different dishes, so the more serveware you have to hand, we think, the better (especially if you're hosting a large number of people).

West Elm have a beautiful selection of serving boards, platters and utensils that can be used to serve up your Thanksgiving dishes in style, and, of course, they can then be used all year round when hosting and entertaining, too.

Cookware

West Elm Thanksgiving collection

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Just as important, if not more important, than having a fabulous collection of tableware and serveware, the right cookware can make all the difference when cooking and preparing a stand-out Thanksgiving dinner (good luck to all those who will be cooking on the big day – no pressure.)

West Elm not only stock their own beautiful product designs, they also represent a whole host of other brands too. As their iconic Dutch Oven has been voted our best Dutch oven by our product testers, we couldn't not include Le Creuset cookware in our West Elm Thanksgiving round-up – so you can shop only the very best.

FAQs

What decorations do you put up for Thanksgiving?

Traditional Thanksgiving decorations include plenty of pretty pumpkins (both real and faux) and styling both the inside and outside of your home with fall flowers and foliage. From Thanksgiving wreaths and garlands, to pumpkin table centerpieces and outdoor pumpkin lights, Thanksgiving decor is often centered around the beauty of the natural world.

Of course, not all Thanksgiving decor has to be pumpkin themed – or Turkey themed for that matter. You can style your home with decor that makes your space feel more inviting, cozy and warm for the season, using candles, pillows or throws, and you can even go all out with fun party decor, such as balloons and bunting, on the big day – how you decorate your home for Thanksgiving is completely up to you.


As well as their stylish Thanksgiving collection, West Elm have a beautiful range of modern Halloween decor – see our top picks from the West Elm Halloween collection in our dedicated feature, and, they have also just released their Holiday collection – is it time to start thinking about Christmas already? We think so.

Zara Stacey
Managing Editor

Zara is the Managing Editor at Homes & Gardens. She joined the brand in February 2022 as an Interiors Content Editor, specializing in writing content on interior color trends, decorating ideas and design inspiration. After studying English Literature at University, she worked as an Ecommerce Website Editor, Content Writer and Buying Intern at multiple independent businesses within the luxury retail and lifestyle sectors. She enjoys nothing more than discovering new trends, brands and products, whether that be in fashion, interior design or lifestyle.