Ladies, get ready to spook up your space! Halloween centerpieces are about to become your new obsession.
Forget boring decor – we’re talking wickedly cool Halloween decorations centerpieces that’ll have your friends gasping (in a good way, promise!).
Want to be the hostess with the mostess this spooky season? These Halloween centerpiece ideas are your secret weapon.
From cute-as-a-button pumpkins to creepy Halloween decorations, you’ll find everything you need to create striking Halloween table arrangements. Picture your table transformed into a haunt-tastic hotspot with a spooky Halloween centerpiece that wows every guest.
No need to worry if you’re not Martha Stewart – these Halloween decor DIY projects are easy-peasy and won’t break the bank.
The beauty of Dollar Store Halloween finds means you can craft stunning Halloween party centerpieces without spending a fortune.
So grab your glue gun and let’s get crafty!
30 Halloween Centerpieces For Table
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1. Make a Tassel Branch Chandelier
Tell, Love, & Party hung this tassel branch “chandelier” over her Halloween dinner table to extend the fun overhead. Paired with string lights and plenty of glimmering candles, it’s a magical display indeed.
Cheetah Is the New Black
2. Add a Moody Centerpiece
Throwing a sophisticated grownup Halloween soirée? Decorate the table with a centerpiece like this one by Cheetah Is the New Black. It’s much more moody and romantic than your average Halloween table decor.
Lark & Linen
3. Show Off a Faux Cobweb Tablecloth
Instead of using a runner or tablecloth, cover a dessert or buffet table in faux cobwebs. It’s such an easy way to give your spread an instant Halloween aesthetic.
Sara Ligorria Tramp
4. Add Metallic Touches
This Halloween table decorated by Emily Henderson strikes the perfect balance between spirited and stylish. The harvest wreath on the wall is a great seasonal backdrop, while the metallic painted pumpkins bring the autumnal vibes to the table and the moody black accents nod to All Hallow’s Eve.
Zan Passante
5. Serve Dessert that Doubles as Decor
Let the dessert do the talking. These cakes double as Halloween decor, while the skeleton serveware is actually chic enough to live beyond the grave of October 31.
Sugar & Charm
6. Dress Up the Drinks
If you love the idea of serving your Halloween cocktails in a cauldron but want something a little less kitschy, take notes from this drink station by Sugar and Charm. A glass punch bowl is light, airy, and a little dressier. But that nearby crow reminds us it’s Halloween.
Cheetah Is the New Black
7. Use Pretty Fall Plates and Place Cards
A burnt orange linen runner and classic fall tableware keep things casual. Name cards are also a good idea, preferably if they feature a Halloween-inspired design.
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8. Let Them Eat Cake
No Halloween table is sweater than one topped with an on-theme treat (hint: you can’t go wrong with a classic carrot cake). If you want to go all the way, surround your dessert-centric centerpiece with miniatures, like cake pops and bags of candy.
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9. Stay Healthy
Skip the sugary sweets and opt for something a bit more natural, like fruit—specifically clementines finished with trimmed celery to make them look like juicy pumpkins.
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10. Hang Streamers
If your decor is on the spookier side, lighten it up a bit by hanging a few chintzy streamers that add a touch of color to your scheme.
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11. Downsize Dessert
There’s no need to go big when it comes to desserts. Instead, consider going in the opposite direction with a selection of miniature versions of your go-to treats. Arrange them all on a serving platter for a big style moment on the buffet table.
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12. Set the Scene
You can’t have a Halloween soirée without a food table, so make sure yours makes the right statement complete with a Halloween sign, spooky serveware, and some on-theme motifs, like ghosts and skeletons.
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13. Make up the Mantel
Technically, the mantel is not a table, but it is a surface in plenty of homes, so why not dress it up? There’s no need to go over the top if you’re running low on decor, but if you have a few pieces left over, put them on display. Bonus points if you drape some cobweb-inspired gauze across the mirror.
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14. Incorporate Ceramics
Whether you make your own ceramic pumpkins as a fun fall activity or buy them, the decor piece will easily elevate your Halloween table. With openings in the design, they’ll add to the ambiance if you place real or faux candles inside.
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15. Stir the Drinks
Upgrade from tried-and-true plastic cups to an elevated glass version, like this skeleton hand one that’s perfect for serving potions Halloween-themed drinks. Plus, you can easily reuse them throughout the year when you’re missing the holiday.
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16. Keep It Sweet
If you plan to have a dedicated dessert table at your Halloween party, toss candy and other goodies into spider web baskets. Decorate the rest of the table with mini pumpkins, tiny spiders, festive cups, and a fun tablecloth.
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17. Don’t Forget Other Tables
The table you eat at isn’t the only table you can give a little festive love to come Halloween. Consider decorating your side table, coffee table, console, or credenza with everything from cobweb-covered poison apples on a shiny tray to a collection of skull heads.
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18. Add Googly Eyes
For a goofy take on chic decor, simply arrange a few mini pumpkins and gourds on a rustic wood slice and add googly eyes. Kids and adults alike will certainly get a kick out of the not-so-serious look.
mike garten
19. Go Green
Drippy candles, unidentifiable foods, brooding florals, and a few Halloween motifs sprinkled in…. Yep, this table decor is ticking all the boxes and then some. And we love the offbeat color scheme. Everyone knows green and purple are witchy and zombie-chic, yet orange seems to get all the love. Here’s a little reminder that it’s fun to switch things up.
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20. Style With Sophistication
Keep things sophisticated with unexpected colors that don’t scream Halloween but still feature that fall aesthetic. A rich, blue tablecloth makes neutral plates pop. Add fresh flowers for even more color, and stick to an earthy palette with your plates and napkins to even it out.
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21. Get Creative
Whether you get your hands on a carved wooden pumpkin, try to make one yourself, or go for these faux ones, they’ll look stunning next to anything else you decide to place on your table for Halloween. And if your style is more simple, you can easily display them alone with a few faux leaf and berry accents.
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22. Fill Mini Cauldrons
Mini cauldrons! It doesn’t get any cuter than that. Whether you choose to serve drinks, soup, or dessert in them, mini cauldrons are the perfect Halloween table decoration that also serve a purpose. Pro tip: Bring your tea light votives to the next level by wrapping them in black lace as a contemporary take on witchy black flame candles.
Alison Gootee
23. Mix Fall Motifs, Patterns, and Colors
Achieve a classic and sophisticated look with harvest motif plating, metallic accents, an orange paisley tablecloth, and gingham napkins for some pattern mixing. And, of course, no tablescape is complete without an elaborate fall-hued floral centerpiece. On this table styled by Robert Rufino, the feathers enhance its dramatic beauty even further.
Zan Passante
24. Pass the Hors Devours
Keep things subtly spooky by placing a skeleton hand on your charcuterie spread. Style it like this one from Sugar and Charm.
Sugar & Charm
25. Paint the Pumpkins
Not into orange and black? Forget them! If you want it to feel more elegant, go for white instead of orange pumpkins. Or try an even more unconventional pop of color, like light pink. See more of this pretty tablescape at Sugar and Charm.
Sugar & Charm
26. Decant on Theme
If you’re hosting a scary movie night, let the on-screen horror inspire your Halloween decor. If you don’t want something as obvious as a skull, something smoky and moody will do.
Sugar and Charm
27. Use Only One Color
Make things easier on yourself by orienting your decor around a single color. In this Halloween spread from Sugar and Charm, all the candy, napkins, and accessories are cobalt blue.
Cheetah Is the New Black
28. Incorporate Produce
You don’t have to go creepy on October 31st—instead, try a more sophisticated Halloween tablescape. A muted red tablecloth grounds this table while wooden serveware amplifies the rustic, easy-going atmosphere. Keep it simple with a few pomegranates lining the center of the table.
Sugar & Cloth
29. Spruce up the Bar
Don’t forget to decorate the bar cart while you’re at it! Learn how to make this gorgeous garland (it also works for the fireplace or as a centerpiece) from Sugar and Cloth.
Sugar & Charm
30. Paint Your Pumpkins
Opt for pinks, peaches, and burgundies in your centerpiece rather than the classic warm, orange-y fall palette. Then paint your pumpkins white! (Faux pumpkins work, too.)
So there you have it, ladies! With a little creativity and some dollar store magic, you can transform your dining table into a hauntingly beautiful centerpiece that will be the envy of your guests.
Remember, Halloween is all about fun and fright, so don’t be afraid to experiment and let your imagination run wild. Happy haunting!