Looking for thanksgiving kitchen decor that goes beyond a pumpkin on the counter? Little turkey towel holders, leafy garlands and pretty countertop trays give you plenty to choose from.
There are also a few table displays you could borrow for your kitchen island or breakfast nook.
You can keep it simple or go all out. Start with a corner, a shelf or your kitchen window, then add the details you love.
Those tiny mushroom decorations are especially cute!
Thanksgiving decorating ideas for your kitchen
orange pumpkin and glowing lanterns
We’re starting off strong with this pretty island display. I love the orange pumpkin beside the cream vase and rounded lanterns.
The white berry-like sprigs look so lovely among all those brown leaves.
For your own version, group the larger pieces on a round tray. Try flameless candles if you want that glow near decorative stems.
little mushrooms at the window
How cute is this kitchen window? The hanging mushrooms and tiny acorns sit above a colorful floral garland, with green plants lined up below.
If you want something other than pumpkins, this is such a sweet direction to try. Keep the decorations across the upper window so you can still enjoy the view.
turkey towel holders
I am obsessed with these little turkeys. Their orange-edged tails and tiny yellow beaks are adorable above the black-and-white checked towels.
You could try one on a towel rail away from the cooking area if you don’t want a whole row. It’s a fun little detail for a kitchen that doesn’t have much display space.
a thankful countertop corner
This is such a pretty way to decorate a kitchen corner. The framed “Grateful thankful blessed” sign sits between orange and white pumpkins, with tall cutting boards behind it.
I especially love the rusty leaves in the cream vase. For a similar arrangement, use a flameless candle or keep a lit candle well clear of the towel and foliage.
pumpkins tucked onto shelves
Don’t want to replace everything on your shelves? No problem!
These white dishes and brown platters have little pumpkins tucked right in among them.
Try adding a small pumpkin to a basket you already display. The larger orange one beside the window gives you another simple idea for the counter below.
mini wreaths with big bows
The bow lovers are going to like these! The wreaths being held up here are packed with orange leaves, small pumpkins and generous ribbon loops.
For your cabinets, you could choose a matching pair with plaid hanging ribbons. I’d keep the surrounding decorations simple so those colorful wreaths get their moment.
an oversized bowl to fill
Want to go big with your centerpiece? This oversized brown bowl gives you plenty of room to work with.
It’s still empty in this picture, so there isn’t a finished arrangement to copy yet.
For your own kitchen table, you could fill a similar bowl with small pumpkins and a few leafy branches. Choose a smaller version if you need room for serving dishes.
rust flowers and teal
This floral runner may just be one of my favorites here. I love the rust and peach flowers against the deep teal background.
The little tassels along the end make it even prettier.
Try a patterned runner like this on your breakfast table with plain plates. You don’t need a pumpkin on every surface.
pumpkins and pinecones
How adorable are these little pumpkins? The cream, orange and dusty rose colors look so cute with the pinecones and berry-covered stems.
This arrangement is shown on a coffee table, but you could borrow it for a kitchen table. Keep the pumpkins nestled inside a shallow bowl with the longer stems reaching out at either end.
wheat bundles with bows
If you love a harvest look, this one is for you. Upright wheat bundles run along a pale table runner, with little pumpkins and striped gourds tucked between them.
The dark green and burgundy bows are my favorite part. Try just two bundles for a smaller breakfast table rather than copying the whole row.
a pumpkin jar and white pitcher
I love this orange pumpkin-shaped jar with the tall white pitcher. The rusty leaves and pale sprigs bring both colors into the arrangement above.
A small white pumpkin sits right in front, which is such a sweet finishing touch. You could use this pairing as a starting point for your own countertop tray.
fall flowers and framed art
If you are looking for something a little dressier, then this one is for you. There’s a full rust-colored bouquet, an ornate landscape frame and a glossy pumpkin container with a curled handle.
I especially love the small picture tucked in front of the vase. Try that detail with an autumn print you already have, then use flameless candles around the display.
pumpkins above the cabinets
This kitchen goes all out up top! Cream, orange and dark red pumpkins line the cabinet tops, with a leafy garland running underneath.
If you have a suitable ledge, you could try a shorter version above one cabinet section. Secure the decorations and leave vents clear rather than filling every available gap.
a sweeping tan leaf garland
Don’t want lots of bright orange? This tan leaf garland gives you another direction.
It curves across the white cabinetry above the range hood, with long leafy ends hanging down.
I’d borrow the color and shape for a kitchen doorway instead. Keep decorative foliage away from the stovetop and hood, where heat and ventilation need clear space.
an apple-filled basket
Who says the basket has to be full of pumpkins? This one holds red-and-yellow apples among green sprigs and red berries.
The checked bow on the chair wreath is adorable too.
The greenery gives this display a slightly wintry look. For a more Thanksgiving-focused version, you could swap it for golden leaf decorations and place the basket on a side counter.
a colorful turkey chalkboard
Give your kitchen a playful little greeting with a turkey sign like this. I love the orange, green and burgundy tail feathers against the black background.
For your own version, you could add a Thanksgiving message or the dinner menu underneath. A small countertop board would work if you don’t have space for a standing sign.
white pumpkin and tiny lights
This white pumpkin-shaped serving dish is so pretty on its raised stand. The striped bowls, plaid towel and golden wheat make the corner feel ready for fall without covering everything in orange.
The little lights threaded around the arrangement are a lovely extra detail. I’d keep the orange berry sprigs too.
a leaf-shaped platter
Don’t want to add turkeys or holiday signs? No problem there!
This brown leaf-shaped platter looks gorgeous behind the two bronze-colored grinders.
The round pale vase holds peach and rust-colored foliage beside it. Try displaying a seasonal platter behind your everyday counter pieces for a similar look.
white pumpkins and a beaded garland
There’s so much to love in this tray, from the white pitcher to the oversized pumpkin with raised dotted ribs. The little orange and brown pumpkins in the front dish are especially cute.
This one is pictured beside a sofa rather than in a kitchen. You could bring the same grouping to an island, with the pale beaded garland draped around the front.
mini pumpkins in a tall vase
Last but definitely not least, we have this pretty tabletop arrangement. I love the orange pumpkins stacked inside the clear vase!
The amber bottle and orange leafy stems look lovely beside them.
Try grouping your pieces on a small raised tray like this. It’s a simple idea to borrow for a breakfast table or an unused stretch of counter.
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