Halloween is one of the holidays people put up the most decorations for, right after Christmas. Their homes transform into haunted wonderlands filled with frights galore for all of October.
That level of decoration is fun but not right for everyone. If you’re looking for easier ways to decorate your home for Halloween, this post is for you.
In it, you’ll find simple decor ideas for every area of your home. These ideas require minimal effort but create a fantastic spooky vibe. Choose the ones you like best to make decorating for Halloween a piece of candy.
Outside
Pumpkins
Pumpkins are wonderful decorations because they work for the entire fall season. If you want to make them more holiday-appropriate, carve a few into fun jack-o-lanterns.
Skeletons
A couple of skeletons tastefully placed around your yard or porch add a touch of spookiness to your decorations. Put them in fun poses or outfits to give your home more personality.
Spiderwebs
Another creepy touch you can add is spiderwebs. Drap them across your porch, roof, or bushes for an old, haunted house feel. If you don’t like artificial spider webs, use netting, fabric strips, or beef netting for a similar effect.
Lights
A few lanterns, path lights, or string lights can add to the ambiance of your outdoor spaces. They work in the front or back yard and are great if you plan on hosting a Halloween party.
Entryway
Welcome Mat
A fun, spooky season welcome mat is a great way to make your home holiday-themed from the moment you walk in. Plus, they’ll keep dirt from being tracked all over the house.
Wreath
Halloween wreaths come in all kinds of designs, colors, and sizes. It’ll set the tone for the rest of your decor, so pick one that matches your overall theme, whether creepy, cute, or somewhere in between.
Entry Table
Your entryway table is another way to establish a Halloween mood as soon as you come in. Create a unique display using candles, skulls, ghosts, spiders, or whatever theme you like best.
Living Room
Pillows
If you’re a woman, you probably have pillows on your living room furniture. Replacing your regular pillows with spooky or fall-colored ones is an easy way to change the whole room’s look.
Candles
Candles not only add an inviting fall fragrance to your home, but they also make fun decor pieces. Try shopping for ones shaped like skulls or ghosts or ones in Halloween-themed containers.
Mantlepiece
If you have one, the mantle is a great place to make a statement spooky season display similar to the one on your entry table. Try filling the fireplace with taper and pillar candles instead of logs for more fun.
Coffee Table
Your coffee table is another prime decorating spot, especially if you don’t have a fireplace. Try making a simple centerpiece by stacking candles on top of seasonally appropriate books and a few pumpkins or ghosts.
Kitchen
Linens
Most kitchens have places to display your kitchen towels or drying mats. Switching your normal ones for Halloween versions is a quick way to make the room more seasonal.
Table Decor
If you have a kitchen table, you have another great spot to make a beautiful spooky centerpiece using candles, spider webs, and ghosts. If not, try something similar on your kitchen island or unused countertop.
Candy
Candy makes great decor, especially when put in cute Halloween candy dishes. It’s also a delicious little snack you can replace throughout the month as it gets eaten.
Mugs
Mug collecting is a popular hobby these days. Pull out your fall or Halloween-themed mugs for October and display them on a mug rack by your coffee station.
Bathroom
Bath Rug
Your bath rug is one of the main features of the bathroom. Change it from your regular one to a spooky season version with a cat or ghost on it.
Shower Curtain
The other big feature of most bathrooms is the shower curtain. Find one that matches or compliments your bath mat to make your whole bathroom Halloween-ready.
Towels
Why use white towels when you can go for orange or purple instead? You don’t always have the chance to use fun colors like that, so make the most of it.
Soap
A ceramic Halloween soap dispenser with fall-scented hand soap inside can make washing your hands more fun. You can get these dispensers online or at Target or Home Goods.
Bedroom
Bedding
Changing your bedding to Halloween-themed blankets, pillows, and sheets can transform your entire bedroom. Choose ones you love and can use for years so you don’t have to replace them often.
Curtains
Switching out your regular curtains for Halloween ones is another fun touch. If you don’t want to go that far, consider hanging a seasonal garland or twinkle lights across the curtain rod.
Wall Art
You can also replace your regular wall art with spookier prints containing ghosts, witch hats, or skeletons. It’s a subtle detail that makes a big difference in the aesthetic of your room.
Lights
Adding twinkle lights or a spooky tabletop lamp can easily change the mood of your room. Consider only using accent lights, rather than the overhead ones, for an extra dim atmosphere.
Use these ideas to inspire your decorating this Halloween season. Remember, you don’t have to do them all. Just pick the ones you like best and leave the rest.
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