If you love the cozy, welcoming vibe of fall but don’t want to spend a fortune decorating, you’re in the right place. These cheap Thanksgiving decorations are proof that you can have a beautiful home filled with warmth and charm without breaking your budget. Whether you’re dressing up the dining room for a big family dinner, sprucing up the front porch for Thanksgiving, or creating a DIY Thanksgiving table centerpiece, these ideas use natural elements and simple materials to bring that seasonal magic home.
From homemade fall wreaths to cozy dinner table accents, these projects are creative, easy, and full of personality — just the way fall decorating should be!
Leaf Garland
It doesn’t get much simpler than this! You know when you’re walking outside admiring how beautiful the colorful fall leaves are on the ground? Well, go ahead and collect some to bring indoors and create your own fall leaf decor. It’s one of the easiest DIY Thanksgiving decorations you can make with natural materials — and it adds instant warmth to your home. This idea comes to us by Laura and Niecki and it’s a great way to provide an activity for kids too!
Cinnamon Stick Candle Holder
Pumpkin spice is nice, but we love going back to basics and appreciating cinnamon all on its own. Especially since it can make for some beautiful fall table decorations! These DIY candle holders by Jeans and a Teacup bring cozy warmth and that perfect Thanksgiving scent to your dinner table or dining room sideboard.
Corn Husk Fall Wreath
We love a good upcycle! Save that kitchen waste and use it to create your own rustic fall wreath. Hang it on your front door or use it as part of a centerpiece on the dining table for Thanksgiving dinner. Reinvented Delaware shares this creative idea using corn husks — who would’ve thought to save them for decor?
Fall Candle Centerpiece
Use simple white hurricane candles and dress them up a bit with faux fall leaves to achieve this look by That’s What Che Said. These make great Thanksgiving centerpieces, especially when surrounded by small pumpkins, pinecones, and other natural elements. Perfect for your dining room or entryway table, they’ll make the whole space glow.
DIY Wine Cork Pumpkin
Another great upcycle project for the fall season! this wine cork pumpkin by My Gourmet Connection is just adorable. It’s the perfect example of DIY Thanksgiving decorations that are both creative and sustainable. Display it on your dinner table or kitchen counter for a little rustic charm that celebrates the season.
Pumpkins on the Front Porch
Let’s not neglect one of the best go-to cheap Thanksgiving decor options — pumpkins! We love decorating with pumpkins and gourds for fall. They do a great job setting the tone for your Thanksgiving feast. Cottage at Bunker Hill shares this collection of pumpkins in many shapes and sizes on their front steps for a charming, seasonal welcome.
Burlap Table Runner
Let burlap be the hero of your cheap Thanksgiving decorations! It’s the perfect base for a rustic Thanksgiving tablescape that feels both elegant and easygoing. In this idea by Little Bits of Home, burlap gets dressed up with fall foliage and mini pumpkins. It’s so simple yet so chic for your dining room. Still working on your thanksgiving place settings? You’ll love our post on Thanksgiving table decor ideas.
Thrifted Old Bottles and Jars
Cheap Thanksgiving decorations are made super simple with some cute, thrifted bottles and jars! These are perfect for holding dried fall flowers, wheat stems, other decorative accents to create a cozy fall centerpiece. Check out lots of thrifty inspo over at The Ponds Farmhouse for this one. Amber glass is such a perfect fall color for Thanksgiving decorations.
Mason Jar Magic Fall Centerpiece
We’ve always loved turning to mason jars for budget-friendly decor ideas, and this one by Nikki Anne Luxury Living is no exception. She creates a beautiful fall lantern vibe by using mason jars as hurricane glasses and filling them with fall leaves. Just make sure your candles are in glass holders that keep them safe from the leaves! This look fits beautifully on any dinner table or even as part of your front door entryway display. And if you love this, you’ll want to make these holiday mason jar luminaries, too!
Wrapping Up: Cozy, Creative, and Cheap Thanksgiving Decor Ideas
Who says you need to spend big to make your home feel warm, festive, and inviting? With a few natural elements, some thrifted finds, and a little creativity, you can create a welcoming atmosphere at your dining room, front door, and every cozy corner of your home.
For more Thanksgiving and fall inspiration, you’ll love checking out our posts on Easy and Inexpensive Fall Decorating Ideas, Fall Front Porch Decorating Ideas on a Budget, Drool-Worthy Fall Decorating Home Tours, and How to Warm Up Your Thanksgiving Decor.
So grab some leaves, burlap, and maybe even a few wine corks — and start crafting your own collection of cheap Thanksgiving decorations that look straight out of a magazine. Happy Thanksgiving!
