Ladies, buckle up for some spooktacular Halloween home decor that’ll make your place the talk of the neighborhood!
Whether you’re a DIY newbie or a crafting queen, we’ve got 27 easy home decor ideas to transform your space into a hauntingly chic haven.
From minimalist touches to all-out spooky vibes, there’s something for every ghoul’s taste.
Want to keep it classy? We’ve got you covered. Craving a neutral look? No problem. Ready to go wild with your exterior? Let’s do it!
And don’t worry, these halloween home decor ideas are so simple, you’ll have time left over to perfect your halloween costume and stock up on candy. Let’s get started!
20 Halloween Home Decor Ideas
1. Cupcake Liner Pumpkin
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You likely have everything you need in the house already to create these stylish pumpkins. Once you gather your tools, begin by folding cupcake liners in half. Starting at the top of the pumpkin, attach a matte black folded cupcake liner as close to the stem as you can with double stick tape.
Overlap liners slightly as you fill a vertical line into the bottom. Using the metallic folder liners, make another vertical row being sure to overlap slightly to get a nice textured look making sure the rounded edges are what show. Repeat steps until you completely cover your pumpkin.
2. Magic Potion Bottles
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Make your own potions and turn your home into a magical witch’s cottage. Fill a glass bottle (you can even reuse an old candle jar) with fake bloody fingers or use foods like gummy candies and beef jerky to create the appearance of severed body parts. Use a funnel to pour water, food coloring and glitter into the jars, so the creepy parts float around.
3. Spider web Pumpkin
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Let’s put a spin on traditional pumpkin carving — cut out an oval shape in the front of your pumpkin instead of carving out the top. Scrape out the seeds and pulp. Spray paint the entire pumpkin black (be careful around the stem). Then, use an awl tool to punch holes around the edge of the opening. Thread string through the holes to create a web. Finish your creepy pumpkin by hot gluing a plastic spider to the web.
4. Creepy Candles
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Give your home a haunted makeover with this simple DIY. Use bright red candlesticks in matte black candle holders, and then add drips of red hot glue to resemble dripping blood.
5. Painted Baby’s Breath
Instantly add some drama to your space by spray painting branches of dried baby’s breath black and using them as your centerpiece.
6. Headstone Pumpkin
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This eerie pumpkin design is inspired by old cemetery headstones. Start by carving out our headstone template onto a tall, dark pumpkin. After adding lights, you can place your new headstone in the yard, porch or lawn.
7. Crow Pumpkin
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To create this stunning look, pick out a fresh pumpkin, wipe away the dirt and clean it with a water and vinegar spray mixture.
- Using a good pumpkin carving knife, keyhole saw or sturdy serrated kitchen knife, cut a round opening from the bottom of the pumpkin (this makes it easier to add lights).
- Scoop out the inside pulp and seeds and trace this crow template onto the pumpkin using washable chalk markers.
- Use a craft knife set to cut along the template’s lines before placing the carved pumpkin over string lights or a LED votive.
8. Day of the Dead Pillow
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Blogger Holly created this colorful pillow design using felt and a sugar skull printout. You’ll also need fabric glue to attach the felt sheets and dimensional paint.
Get the tutorial at Club Crafted »
9. Candy Cave Pumpkin
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This decoration doubles as an easy way for kids to take their treats. Create a hole at the bottom of the pumpkin and scoop out the guts inside. Carve out a hole in the pumpkin’s front, before painting the entire pumpkin black and filling it with delicious candy that trick-or-treaters will want to eat.
10. Halloween Lanterns
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Light up the night with these crafty paper lanterns. We have various designs to choose from, including mummies, spiders and full moons.
11. ‘Batty’ Pumpkin
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Don’t shy away from bold hues this year. Spray paint pumpkins a neon pink or bold red, then hot glue paper bats to create a unique and “batty” display.
12. Spiderweb Drink Umbrellas
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Use a Cricut machine and 12×12 black craft paper to DIY these adorable spider web umbrellas for your drinks. Then, hot glue the center of the webs to skewer sticks. When the night ends, you may find a few of them missing because they’re oh-so-cute!
13. Spa Pumpkin
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An easy and quite silly decor idea is dressing your pumpkin in spa attire. Think cucumbers for eyes and blue paint in the center to represent their facial expression.
14. Puff Paint Pumpkins
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Use puff paint to give your pumpkins all sorts of designs. In this case, we painted the pumpkins white, then used white puff paint to draw on the leaf designs.
15. Crepe Paper Garlands
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These snake-like garlands are made with dark RIT liquid dye and an orange party streamer roll. All it takes is sewing a basic running stitch down the center of the streamer. Keep the process going until your garland is long enough to drape over the mantel or bar cart.
16. Scalloped Edge Pumpkins
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After carving these designs, place them on your tables and mantels.
- Cut your round opening from the bottom and scoop out the insides using a spoon or measuring cup. Keep carving the opening until you’ve created your desired bowl shape.
- Cut out V-shaped slivers and widen them until you have your scalloped edges.
- For this idea, you can add a tealight inside or place another pumpkin on top.
17. Eye Mask Pumpkins
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One of the easiest of these ideas, these pumpkins only require one thing to make them pop: eye masks!
18. Carved Candlestick Pumpkins
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Carve these cool candle designs on your tall squashes. After cutting a round opening from the bottom of the pumpkin, scoop out the insides. Download and trace this candlestick template with washable chalk markers. As the final touch, cut along the template and place your new candlesticks over string lights.
19. Haunted House Lantern
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After DIYing these paper haunted house cut-outs, place flameless tea lights inside to evoke that spooky glow when the lights are dim.
Get the tutorial at Hey Let’s Make Stuff »
20. Flame Pumpkins
Mike GartenIlluminate your space with these glowing flames. Find various pumpkins in all sizes, then download, trace and carve out this flame template. Cut the pumpkin’s opening out from the bottom to place the tea lights inside.
With a little creativity and these easy-to-follow guides, transforming your home into a Halloween haunt is a breeze! Whether you prefer a subtle spooky touch or an all-out fright fest, there’s an idea here to inspire you.
So, gather your supplies, unleash your inner decorator, and get ready to create a Halloween masterpiece that will leave your guests spellbound. Happy haunting!