15 DIY Thanksgiving Centerpieces That Will Keep Everyone at the Table For Hours

One of the best things about Thanksgiving is that the focus is on togetherness and food. The main event of the day — unless you're a football fan — is gathering around the dining room table to enjoy a tremendous feast of the best comfort foods imaginable, surrounded by all of your loved ones. That's why it's so important to set the tone for Thanksgiving dinner with some gorgeous and festive decor. Fortunately, these DIY Thanksgiving centerpieces prove that you don't have to shell out a lot of money to create a stunning and memorable look!

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Apple Centerpiece
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Apple Centerpiece

Turn apples into votive candleholders with this simple but stunning apple centerpiece. You can add wood cookies to give your table display some height and dimension.

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Peony Centerpiece
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Peony Centerpiece

Peonies aren't the first flower you'd consider for your Thanksgiving centerpiece, but this arrangement is perfectly rustic and chic for the holiday.

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Dipped-Candle Centerpiece
Sarah Hearts

Dipped-Candle Centerpiece

For this dipped-candle centerpiece, all you need is some pillar candles, paint, and accent pieces to pull together a modern and easy centerpiece.

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"Thankful" Centerpiece
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"Thankful" Centerpiece

Not all centerpieces need to be three-dimensional. Try your hand at calligraphy with this "Thankful" centerpiece.

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Pastel Pumpkin Centerpiece
My Fabuless Life

Pastel Pumpkin Centerpiece

If you can find pastel pumpkins (hint: most craft stores have faux pastel pumpkins or plain ones you can paint!), this centerpiece is the perfect addition for your Thanksgiving table.

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Pink and Orange Centerpiece
A Beautiful Mess

Pink and Orange Centerpiece

Think outside of the box but maintain a totally appropriate Thanksgiving table with this pink and orange centerpiece.

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Monochrome Centerpiece
Kristi Murphy

Monochrome Centerpiece

Simple pieces like painted pumpkins, a decorative owl, and gorgeous wood candlestick holders come together to create this stunning monochrome centerpiece.

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Color-Wrapped Wheat Centerpiece
Inspired by Charm

Color-Wrapped Wheat Centerpiece

Turn wheat into a stunning focal point on your Thanksgiving dinner table with this color-wrapped wheat centerpiece DIY.

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Gourd and Candle Centerpiece
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Gourd and Candle Centerpiece

Gourds are so quintessentially Fall, so just combine them with candles to create this stunning yet simple Thanksgiving centerpiece.

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White, Black, and Orange Centerpiece
A Beautiful Mess

White, Black, and Orange Centerpiece

Having a defined color scheme can be useful for creating a great centerpiece, like this white, black, and orange table.

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Simple Green Centerpiece
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Simple Green Centerpiece

This simple green centerpiece uses an air plant and other soft greenery against a white backdrop for a gorgeous result.

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Eucalyptus Centerpiece
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Eucalyptus Centerpiece

Skip the vase and weave eucalyptus branches along a patterned table runner to create this unique and stunning centerpiece.

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Pumpkin Succulent Centerpiece
Simply Happenstance

Pumpkin Succulent Centerpiece

You can turn a pumpkin of almost any shape or size into a gorgeous arrangement with this pumpkin succulent centerpiece DIY!

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Pumpkin Votive Centerpiece
Francois et Moi

Pumpkin Votive Centerpiece

This blue pumpkin votive centerpiece is a fun alternative to traditional Thanksgiving decor.