Some people relish curating a complicated and beautiful tablescape for months ahead of Thanksgiving, while others are scrambling the morning of to pull something together. However, falling into the latter camp doesn't have to mean compromising on style.

As demonstrated by Gisele Bündchen's simple Thanksgiving table setting, gorgeously understated design can be just as striking.

The model's design is made up of elegant glass vases and large white flowers illuminated by candlelight. A few tiny pumpkins and pomegranates bring in a seasonal pop of color (I love this set of gourds from QVC for recreating the look). Crucially, Gisele spreads this simple design across the kitchen island and dining table, so it never looks too minimalist.

If you're hoping to set a simple Thanksgiving table without the fuss this year, Gisele's design offers the perfect guidebook.

The first lesson from Gisele Bündchen's fall tablescape is that you shouldn't let seasonal decor eclipse the existing beauty of your home.

Founder of C. Elle Design Studio, Carin Elle Mead, advises: 'Let beautiful materials speak for themselves. If your dining table has a gorgeous wood finish, resist covering it completely. Use placemats or a narrow runner to showcase its natural beauty.'

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Decorating like Gisele requires restraint combined with sculptural glassware and beautiful candles. These are our favorite pieces for emulating her Thanksgiving style.

Gisele Bündchen's Thanksgiving decor also demonstrates the power of using different materials together. The hurricane glasses, florals, and natural linen placemats combine gorgeously. What works so well is that these pieces would be elevated beyond just the fall.

Carin advises: 'Layer your textures. Combine ceramics, linen, natural greenery, glass, and antique brass for an elegant, collected appearance. When shopping for accessories, ask yourself whether you would love the piece in your home year-round. If the answer is yes, it is much more likely to be a lasting addition to your collection.'

As on Gisele's dining table, try not to go too over-the-top on florals if you are decorating last minute. 'Choose one primary centerpiece,' states Carin.

'A beautiful sculptural bowl filled with seasonal elements often looks more striking than many small decorations. Consider conversation. Keep arrangements low enough for guests to see one another or move taller arrangements to the buffet once everyone is seated.'

Furthermore, Gisele's design demonstrates the importance of weaving your Thanksgiving decor throughout the room, rather than just on the single table. Carin recommends making the buffet part of the design. She says: 'Bring out the serving pieces you have been saving, the lovely tray tucked inside a cabinet, and the linen napkins reserved for special occasions.'

Beautiful Thanksgiving tablescapes don't have to be complicated. Attention to detail and thoughtful design will always create a more elegant look than throwing everything at the wall.

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