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We’re back with another round of table-setting inspiration courtesy of Nashville event planner Amos Gott. Last month, we leaned into tropical motifs and late-summer produce. This month, it’s all about fall — gourds, sunflowers, and cozy color palettes. Read on for three beautiful tablescapes, plus tips and product lists so you can recreate them at home.

Be sure to refer to the previous installment for a refresher on Amos’s essential table setting do’s and don’ts!

Farm to Table(scape)

Our first tablescape offers all the best of quintessential fall table decor, leaning into shades of brown, green, and yellow to set the scene, plus farmers’ market-inspired elements like carved wood pumpkins, sunflowers, and even a little wildlife.

A fall tablescape with sunflowers, gourd decor, and wooden candlesticks.Pin
When you’re building your fall floral arrangements, don’t restrict yourself to traditional “fall colors.” A touch of pink in these arrangements adds just the right amount of soft contrast to break up the palette that runs throughout the rest of the table design. Image: Kenzie Barron
A dining table set with wooden plates, green napkins, white pumpkins, tall candles, sunflowers in vases, and wine glasses creates a charming fall tablescape perfect for a festive meal.Pin
Adding height to your centerpieces with floral arrangements and taper candles creates dimension, but Amos cautions against using any elements that are TOO tall — you always want your guests to be able to see each other across the table. Image: Kenzie Barron
A season fall tablescape with squirrel nut holder.Pin
Don’t be afraid of a little whimsy! The unexpected details are the ones your guests will remember the most. In this table design, Amos placed one of these squirrel nut bowls at both ends of the table, with nuts spilling over onto the table running and becoming part of the tablescape. Image: Kenzie Barron

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Refined Rustic

This wonderfully neutral tablescape is beautiful for fall entertaining, but it also makes a great base for year-round gatherings. The layered wood elements create a cozy base to build on, and you can swap in seasonal florals and holiday-specific accessories that you have on hand as different occasions arise!

A dining table set with woven placemats, glassware, plates, napkins, two wicker lamps, and vases with red berries creates inviting fall tablescapes in front of double glass doors.Pin
Small table lamps are great for tablescaping thanks to their visual appeal AND the added benefit of mood lighting. You can make your lamps wireless by cutting off the cords and using rechargeable LED bulbs! Image: Kenzie Barron
A dining table set with woven placemats, glassware, plates, napkins, two wicker lamps, and vases with red berries creates inviting fall tablescapes.Pin
A neutral patterned tablescape makes it easy to layer on a variety of brown hues and wood textures — brown rattan placemats, bamboo napkin rings, wood and rattan table lamps, and brown glass vases. Image: Kenzie Barron
A close-up of a white patterned tablecloth with wood lamps and seasonal decor.Pin
These melamine dinner plates from Hostess & Home are elegant, versatile, and INCREDIBLY difficult to break, making them ideal for entertaining. Image: Kenzie Barron

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Black & Bloom

Our final table design could work for any casual autumn gathering, but it’s especially fun as a subtle spin on traditional Halloween table decor. Matte black plateware and accessories, taper candles, and dark printed placemats set a moody scene, while the pop of vibrant yellow florals completes the look.

Wood dining table with placemats, sunflowers, and black candle holders.Pin
Tablescapes don’t need to be elaborate to set a thoughtful backdrop for your dinner party. This setup is simple but beautiful, and easy to tweak for various occasions. Image: Kenzie Barron
Close-up of a plaid napkin on a black plate, surrounded by sunflowers in black vases.Pin
Hester & Cook’s disposable paper placemats come in a wide variety of beautiful patterns. Image: Kenzie Barron
Wood dining room table with black vases, sunflowers, and tablesettings.Pin
Simple. Seasonal. Stunning! Image: Kenzie Barron

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Alissa Harb

Alissa Harb is StyleBlueprint's Managing Editor, based in Nashville. A lifelong Tennessee native, Alissa has over 13 years of experience in digital media and loves writing about food, travel, and entertaining. She is a lover of dogs, true crime, and ordering for the table.