Looking for the best Halloween decorations? You know, the ones that are going to scare the pants off your trick-or-treaters! Or maybe you like Halloween decorations that are a little bit more subtle, cute or have a gothic vibe.
Either way, you’ve got to admit that Halloween is a fun holiday to decorate for. In this guide for Halloween decorating ideas, I’ve got some great articles to help inspire your creativity during this spooky time of year. Check them out below:
Halloween Decorating Ideas
Halloween is a celebration of the end of the fall season and a time to peer into the creepier side of life. It’s meant to be an amusing time of year and the decorations reflect that!
Halloween decor doesn’t have to look scary though. In fact, there are several main styles of Halloween decor that you will find on the market today:
So don’t feel that you have to only use scary and creepy decorations. Pick a Halloween decorating style that resonates with you and start building out your collection of Halloween decor items.
You can also combine styles for a unique look. If you want your Halloween decorations to look cohesive, you’ll want to stick with one or two main Halloween decor styles.
For a good overview of the different types of Halloween decor styles, check out this article: What’s Your Halloween Decor Style? 5 Popular Ways to Decorate
Halloween Decorating Ideas For Around The House
Now once you pick a Halloween decor style to use, you’ll want to figure out where you’re going to place Halloween decorations around your house.
Some popular outdoor areas for Halloween decorations include:
- Front yard
- Front porch
- Garden
- Garage/driveway
If you’re unsure about where to start decorating for Halloween, consider this – will you have trick-or-treaters? If so, do you want to have Halloween decorations on display for them?
A lot of people like to decorate the front of their house for Halloween to make it fun for trick-or-treat. This isn’t required though.
To welcome trick-or-treaters, just make sure your porch light is on and it’s easy to access your doorway. Or meet trick-or-treaters at the edge of your property, closer to the street.
Regardless of trick-or-treaters, consider if you want to put up Halloween decorations inside your house.
Popular indoor areas for Halloween decorations include:
- Living room – fireplace, mantel, coffee table centerpiece
- Dining room – tablescape, sideboard
- Bathroom
- Kitchen
- Basement/Gameroom
It can take a while to put up and take down Halloween decorations, so some people just like to decorate one or two areas of their house for Halloween.
Also consider if you will be hosting a Halloween party. If so, make sure to decorate the areas where party guests will hang out (living room, dining room, etc.)
Types of Halloween Decorations
What kinds of Halloween decorations can you use for your home?
I love that Halloween decorations come in a wide range of price points. You can spend hundreds on high end animatronic monsters for your front porch or a few buck at the dollar store for cheap Halloween decor. Anything goes!
Enjoy DIY projects and crafts? There are so many cool Halloween decorations that you can make on the cheap.
I’m always impressed by the creativity that people put into their Halloween decorations each year. Check out Pinterest for some Halloween craft ideas.
Here’s a list of some of the Halloween decor items you might want to try around your home:
- Halloween witches
- Halloween ghosts & ghouls
- Halloween monsters & zombies
- Halloween blood & guts
- Halloween spiders, bats & creepy crawlies
- Halloween cobwebs
- Halloween skeletons & skulls
- Halloween graveyards & tombstones
- Halloween jack-o-lanterns
- Halloween dolls & clowns
- Halloween coffins & vampires
- Halloween jars
- Halloween lights & lighting effects
- Halloween candles
- Halloween trees
The list above is a good starting place for items to use in your Halloween decorations. But don’t forget to keep an eye out for new Halloween decor trends.
Every year, retailers and manufactures are coming out with new collections for Halloween. If you don’t end up buying anything, it can be fun to check out the new Halloween collections for styling ideas.
I hope this article series on Halloween decoration ideas gives you some inspiration on how to have your best Halloween yet. Check out the articles here:
- What’s Your Halloween Decor Style? 5 Popular Ways to Decorate
- 14 Simple, Easy Farmhouse Halloween Decor Ideas You’ll Love
- 14 Cute Ways to Decorate for Halloween That Aren’t Scary
- 13 Super Scary Ways to Decorate Your House for Halloween
- 13 Classy Halloween Decor Ideas for a Luxury Look
- Amazing Retro, Vintage Halloween Decor Ideas For A Nostalgic Look
- 13 Popular Halloween Front Yard Ideas For A Spectacular Look
- The Best Halloween Front Porch Ideas To Make Your Home Look Festive
- 12 Simple Halloween Garden Decor Ideas For A Frightening Look
- Popular Outdoor Halloween Lighting Ideas For A Scary, Weird Look
- 14 Thrilling, Unusual Halloween Candle Ideas You Need to See
- Popular Halloween Decor Trends for 2024 You Need to See
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