The Magazine-Worthy Fall Kitchen Countertop Inspiration For Thanksgiving

When you think about getting your kitchen ready for a get together on Thanksgiving, you've probably considered the food and the drinks. But have you thought about how to style your kitchen? By putting a little time into your kitchen countertop decor, you can make the entire space more welcoming for the guests that visit for the holiday. It's also a great way to add fall-themed fun to every part of your home in a way that looks like it came straight from your favorite home decor magazine, which includes utilizing faux pumpkins decorative place mats.

By sprucing up your kitchen counters with gorgeous decor, you can get in the mood for entertaining. Take the time to revamp your countertops for the season with a more refined look that will transition seamlessly through all your seasonal activities. While decorating your kitchen countertops, you may even fall in love with one of the autumn home decor trends to embrace this year. 

YouTuber @angedvabdecor has shown how you can turn simple decor items into a beautiful countertop display. With leaf-shaped place mats, faux pumpkins, and fall foliage, you can create stunning place settings for the counter. You can also use a two-tier tray to display more fall foliage, pumpkins, and other small decorative touches. For @angedvabdecor, the entire look comes together thanks to her choice of an elegant theme using gold and white accents. The result is a classic and unique design, working in harmony with her bright, modern kitchen design. You can achieve the same effortless poise by taking note of these key features in her countertop display. 

If you're looking for ways to subtly transition your home into fall or add sophisticated flair to your Thanksgiving finery, consider the importance of color. Take inspiration from the brightly-lit space that doesn't get weighed down by auburn or burgundy shades. Instead of veering toward a more typical color palette with bold colors and deep hues, try a more muted color palette that centralizes on soft white and pale orange. The result is distinctly autumnal without clashing with white cabinets or countertops. It's also easy to add the charming items for a fall scene, like sunflowers, by choosing light-colored faux or real flowers.

After spending a lot of money on your Thanksgiving feast, you probably don't want to go overboard with new fall decor. But turning your countertop into a magazine-worthy spot doesn't need to cost you a lot. Think about ways you can turn old items into brand-new decor with simple craft skills. For example, if you want to add more gold-accented decor, upcycle faux pumpkins with gold paint or try a decoupage tactic. Go through old decor that you don't use anymore, like vases, trays, and cutting boards to see what might work, focusing on white ceramics and warm-toned woods.

If you don't have any fall decor that you can repurpose for a kitchen countertop place setting or scene, try your local thrift store. You can find good-quality items that are better for your Thanksgiving budget. Look for items like decorative pumpkins, fake leaves, and place mats. It's also not hard to add a little extra to your thrifted finds using paint or ribbon. You can pick up the fall foliage from outside to add life to your kitchen, too.  And don't forget that yoyu can also find the best budget-friendly fall decor items from Dollar Tree.