While you've probably already considered how you'll dress up your porch, living room, and bedroom for the season, have you considered Halloween kitchen decor? Utilitarian rooms are often forgotten during the celebrations, but there's no reason your cooking space should go without.
This year's Halloween decor ideas are better than ever, ranging from classically creepy to more sophisticated displays. And in the kitchen, there are plenty of wonderful ways to introduce the best indoor Halloween decorations to spruce up your scheme.
Think wreaths on your kitchen door, artworks draped with ghoulish garlands, and your kitchen island transformed with runners and candles. Here, we've found the best Halloween kitchen decor ideas to make this year's celebrations the best ever.
27 Halloween kitchen decorating ideas for a stylish and spooky space
Our kitchens are used for cooking, dining, and spending time with each other, so decorating for Halloween seems like a given. Whether you go all-out with ghost and bat motifs or prefer something more subtle, there are Halloween kitchen decor ideas for every style.
Dress your Halloween dining table to perfection
If you're planning on hosting for Halloween, then a beautifully decorated Halloween table in your kitchen is a must.
This table has been adorned with inviting fall flowers and foliage, woven decorative pumpkins, candles, and more. Whether you want your table – or even your kitchen island, to feel more cozy or spooky, uplifting the area with Halloween decorations will only make the space feel more fun, festive, and special for Halloween.
You can also be clever with your chosen table design and embrace enduring seasonal decor that can be used for fall table decor and Thanksgiving table decor; from decorating with pumpkins to using vases of foliage and flowers.
Or if you prefer, you can switch up your table's design for each occasion – whatever works best for your style and space. Shop some of our favorite Halloween table picks below; some of which are perfect for use during Halloween and beyond.
These faux pumpkins are the perfect Halloween kitchen decor, adding a statement to your centerpiece or a seasonal touch to your countertops. Display in a trio for maximum impact.
Fall is filled with nature in colors perfect for Halloween decorating. These faux branches come in a deep plum hue, perfect for giving your kitchen island a Halloween refresh.
Gingham is a truly timeless pattern, especially for table linens. This black-and-white colorway is a sophisticated addition to your Halloween kitchen decor.
Hosting this Halloween? These mini pumpkins are perfect for holding place cards on a dining table, or for labelling food in a more informal arrangement.
Add height and ambiance to your kitchen with this black candelabra. With space for five taper candles, it makes for an eye-catching centerpiece.
A table runner is a great way to zone your dining space, and this celestial-themed design is a more subtle option for your Halloween kitchen decor. You could even put it on your island.
Swap out your dinnerware
Gone are the days where Halloween decor is all faux spiders, skeletons, ghosts and ghouls; if you would rather celebrate the season with a collection of new dinnerware, then there are so many stylish designs to embrace that will add a cozy, seasonal vibe to your kitchen.
From more simple, sophisticated and enduring dinnerware designs, such as our below picks from CB2's more modern collection of Halloween decor, to more colorful, fun picks, that can be used and enjoyed each year, as shown with our Anthropologie best buys, a selection of new dinnerware pieces will only make each meal and dining experience more in sync with the season.
The changing season is the perfect excuse for a new mug – and this ceramic pumpkin mug is perfect for Halloween. It's also available in classic orange.
Glassware is an easy way to add a sense of Halloween style to your kitchen. This set of six black glasses has the perfect amount of moody, spooky vibes.
For something more subtle for the festivities, this white glazed stoneware baking dish features a charming pumpkin design, perfect for lowkey Halloween celebrations.
This Halloween plate is less-expected way to decorate your table for the holiday. This fun rose design can be the basis for a striking tablescape, too.
Elevate the every day and the ordinary with this beautiful polished brass flatware set, guaranteed to add a striking shine to your table.
What's Halloween without a few skulls? This drinking glass is the perfect addition to your table for soft drinks or something stronger.
Update everyday kitchen accessories for seasonal designs
Transform ordinary, everyday kitchen items into something extraordinary for Halloween. From dish towels to pot holders and cookware, a few new seasonal designs that are both practical and stylish can make all the difference to the feel of your kitchen space.
We're big fans of Le Creuset's fall cookware range, and think the colorful cookware designs can bring beautiful character to your kitchen for fall, Halloween, Thanksgiving and beyond – whilst providing you with some of the best cast iron cookware on the market.
Go ghoulish with this ghostly serving platter – it's a simple and easy kitchenware with that has big impact.
We always love bread and cheese boards in the kitchen as they double up as countertop decor. And this pumpkin design is the perfect Halloween addition.
Add a festive touch to your kitchen table with these handcrafted gourd salt and pepper shakers. The playful glazed stoneware will delight your family and friends every time they season their food.
Swap out your fruit bowl for something more festive – this spider bowl is a great option for your Halloween kitchen decor, adding a spooky feel to your scheme.
Put your culinary skills to the test with this pumpkin shaped casserole pot with a twirled knob that locks in moisture and heat. Ideal for cooking casseroles, marinating meats, pies, tarts, storing leftovers and more.
Linens are a stylish and practical way to decorate your kitchen for Halloween. This pumpkin patch design is a charming choice.
Bring in warmth and coziness with candles
A quick and easy way to make your kitchen feel more cozy and inviting for the season is through styling the space with plenty of warming candles.
Perfect for placing on countertops, tables and windowsills, the best candles can of course be used throughout the year to bring in an inviting glow and scent into your kitchen, but during the dark days of fall, winter and especially Halloween – the more candles, the better!
If you've got plenty of tealights and tapered candles already, why not invest in a beautiful new candleholder; perfect for acting as a centerpiece on your Halloween table, too.
This wooden pumpkin candle adds something unique to your kitchen decor. Plus, once you've burnt through it, the wooden pot can be used for storage.
If taper candles are more your style, these black taper candles, which come in an assorted pack of three, are perfect for your Halloween kitchen decor.
Settle in with the familiar scent of fall. Magnolia's Gathered Candle features the spicy scent of pumpkin chai in a simple, yet elegant frosted glass votive.
Hang garlands and wreaths
The beauty of the best Halloween wreaths and fall wreath ideas is that they can be hung pretty much anywhere in the home.
Traditionally used for Halloween door decor, there is no reason why you cannot enhance your kitchen wall decor or kitchen window ideas with a beautiful seasonal wreath, too.
From fun, spooky designs, to more rustic, natural wreaths filled with inviting foliage and flowers, there are so many unique options choose from; no matter your Halloween scheme.
This gothic Halloween wreath is a great way to add festive style to your kitchen. Hang it on your kitchen door or use it as an island centerpiece.
This simple garland features a twine string with black wooden bats suspended along it – it will fit in perfectly with an Halloween kitchen decor style.
Who says you have to use a boring wreath hanger? Make it more decorative, especially in your kitchen, with this fun skeleton hand wreath hanger.
Add a touch of glamor to your Halloween kitchen decor with this gold bat garland – perfect draped across your kitchen window or on an empty wall.
Modern and high-contrast, this pinpoint-illuminated wreath pairs delicate bare branches with white maple leaves and miniature pumpkins, perfect for a more minimalist fall look.
This simple, yet striking modern garland is perfect for hanging above a dining table, or on any spare wall space in your kitchen, it can even adorn a mirror or artwork for the season.
FAQs
How to decorate your kitchen for Halloween?
As we have explored in this piece, there are so many ways you can decorate your kitchen for Halloween.
From purchasing a selection of new dinnerware and serverware to styling a stand-out Halloween table, many of the seasonal decorations you use in other spaces in the home, such as the living room or entryway, can be brought into your kitchen.
We recommend to make the most of your walls and windows by hanging festive garlands and wreaths, as well as making your everyday cooking habits feel more fun and festive through seasonal plates, pot holders and more.
While your kitchen might not be the first place you think to decorate, these Halloween kitchen decor ideas are sure to spark a decadent display. Whether you go big with candles, opt for stylish Halloween table decor, or play with wreaths and garlands, it's the perfect finishing touch for spooky season.
