With Halloween only a couple of days away, you'll find that your street is all dressed up and ready to greet the trick-or-treaters to come. Large skeletal greeters, dripped out in colorful lighting and other ghoulish sites are on every other street and there's no reason your home should be feeling any FOMO.
You don't have to go overboard in budget or aesthetics, you can keep it simple and also have some fun along the way with your Halloween decorating ideas.
To offer some last-minute inspiration, we have some brilliant decor tips to get your home prepped and ready in time for Halloween. Not only are they simple and stylish, but some of these ideas are totally DIY-friendly too. So without further ado, let's get into it.
1. Layered Pumpkin Display
Nina Lichtenstein, founder of Custom Home Design by Nina Lichtenstein, tells us that you can never go wrong with a classic layered pumpkin display in the name of Halloween decor for your door. "Start by gathering a mix of white and green heirloom pumpkins with a few traditional orange ones," she says. "Arrange them in clusters on either side of the door, layering larger pumpkins at the back and smaller ones in the front."
Nina finds that this arrangement adds visual depth and gives a polished look to a Halloween staple. For extra flair, she recommends tucking in some dark ivy or miniature gourds to blend fall and Halloween styles seamlessly.
Price: $19
Quantity: 8 Pieces
This collection of cracked ceramic pumpkin decor is a fun autumnal take on kintsugi that's porch perfect.
Price: $36
Color: Orange
If you're looking to fashion your own fall bouquet or plant some gothic grows by your porch, then this pumpkin planter is aces.
Price: $17
Color: Cream
This small faux pumpkin is doused in a stunning cream shade that's ideal for front-of-home Halloween decor on the minimalist side.
2. Silhouette Door Decals
If you’re short on time but want maximum impact, Nina suggests opting for easy Halloween door decor like silhouette decals. "Black cat figures, bats, or even raven decals can be placed on the door or nearby windows for an unexpected touch," she notes. "These shadows create mystery and intrigue without crowding your entryway, maintaining a clean look."
Now, if you don't have time to overnight decals, you can always get some plain card sheets from a craft store and snip them into the icons of your choice. Anything simple from ghosts to famous Halloween characters like Jack Skellington and Corpse Bride is fair game.
Price: $7
Quantity: 21 Pieces
These fun Halloween Ghost Wall Decals from Amazon make for a wonderfully adorable addition to front doors.
Price: $12
Quantity: 120 Pieces
If you prefer darker tones to plain whites, then this collection of Scary Bat Stickers from Walmart is perfect for you.
Price: $8
Quantity: 24 Pieces
This set of Halloween Fluorescent Eyes are glow-in-the-dark and kid-friendly, making a great surprise for evening trick-or-treaters.
3. Statement Spider Webs
Spiders and their spiral webs scream Halloween. We also find that they're an easy win for curb appeal (spooky season style, of course) and Nina agrees.
"A single, high-quality spider web in the corner of the door, paired with a giant faux spider, creates a focal point without overpowering the space," she says. "Look for webs in neutral or metallic colors for a refined vibe, and skip the mess of the stretchable cotton webbing."
Since spiderwebbing does not require special caution, you can also have your kids join in on the fun as you weave the web across your front yard.
Price: $14
Size: 60 x 120 inches
This Spiderweb Netting Cloth is delicately beautiful and you can always drape it across your dining table if the occasion calls for it.
Price: $3
Quantity: 7 x 2 x 12 inches
This Glow-In-The-Dark Spiderwebbing is easy to weave across your front porch and adds a neon highlight by night.
Price: $30
Color: Purple
If you love a seasonal lighting schtick then this set of Purple Outdoor Spider Web Lights should be your next buy.
4. Dark Autumnal Wreaths
If you ask us, dark autumnal wreaths are some of the best Halloween decor to buy. They're moody, eerie, and fashionable all at the same time. Plus, you can have them on until the end of Thanksgiving, or whenever you aim to put out your Christmas wreath.
Instead of a traditional orange or multi-colored wreath, Nina suggests going for one in muted or monochromatic tones like deep burgundy, charcoal, or even all-black. "Dried wheat, black feathers, and dark eucalyptus are ideal elements," she says. "For a spooky detail, add in one or two small ravens or a few faux black roses to hint at Halloween while keeping the look polished."
Price: $88
Size: 12"
We're obsessed with this Preserved Nightshade Berry Wreath from Anthropologie's Halloween Shop.
Price: $49
Size: 24"
Swap your twiggy decor for this faux floral red widow Halloween wreath from Amazon for a romantic finish.
Price: $70
Quantity: 16"
This Dried Black Tiririca Wreath from Anthropologie is another Halloween Shop must-have for last-minute decorators.
5. Elegant Black Ribbon Garlands
If you found yourself in your coquette era and you're not wanting to stray from this demure decor trend, you truly don't have to. According to Nina, you can keep your coquette vibe alive and thriving through Halloween with the help of black ribbon bows.
"Drape long black ribbons across the top of your door, letting them hang down in clusters or twisted patterns to mimic the look of haunted drapery," she says. "Add a few glittering black leaves or tiny orange berries to bring a touch of Halloween while keeping it chic."
Price: $8
Size: 8"
This Black Rustic Wreath Bow is the perfect glamorous finish to a simple door wreath, but it works just as well on its own.
Price: $5
Quantity: 4 Pieces
This pack of Velvet Decorative Bows from Target offers a graceful replacement for sticky front door decals.
Price: $16
Size: 18" x 12"
Wrap your door with this Large Black Ribbon Bow and keep it on post Halloween and into Christmas for a gothic festive season.
6. Gothic Potted Foliage
Last but not least, why not flank your doorway with a couple of gorgeous goth garden plants? They're the perfect finishing touch to a Halloween front door design and can be transferred from their perch up front to your backyard once Halloween ends, in time for your poinsettias to come forth.
Include dark-hued plants like black mondo grass, black scallop bugleweed, and wicked with coleus for the perfect Halloween foliage feature. Or prop some burgundy tulips and dried dark roses in tall vases for a more low-maintenance approach.
Price: $15
Volume: 1-Quart Pot
This Heuchera Primo™ Black Pearl plant from Jackson & Perkins is perfect for plant parents in the Halloween spirit.
Price: $30
Height: 4" - 8"
Plant this Black Fountain Grass from Amazon by your front door for a live foliage feature that's Halloween-coded.
Price: $20
Volume: 1-Quart Pot
This Sambucus Black Lace® plant from Jackson & Perkins makes for a wonderful Halloween-themed addition to your container gardening setup.
These creative Halloween door decor ideas are all you need to give your home the dressing it needs to properly participate in the month end's ghoulish festivities. And the best part is you can tweak each concept to suit your style.
There are no hard and fast rules to abide by. You can hit the dopamine decor trend and go pastel, keep it minimalist in creamy whites, or go completely classic and drench your decor in moody black and burgundy hues.
As Nina says: "Transforming your entryway for Halloween doesn’t have to be complicated or kitschy." It's all about whatever constitutes your idea of a happy Halloween!
