With Halloween just around the corner, plenty of households will be dusting off their plastic skeletons, picking up pumpkins and trying not to eat all of those sweets reserved for trick-or-treaters.
Making some spooky additions to your home is a great way to make things exciting for the kids and spread a bit of cheer and fun at this time of year, and you will no doubt have seen Halloween sections take over the shops in recent weeks. But given the cost of living at the moment, some overpriced ranges may make Halloween celebrations feel out of reach for some.
Luckily, many shops are offering cheap decorating options that will get your home looking suitably frightening while still being good value for money. Here are ten of the best decorations we’ve found for £10 or less in high street shops that are a little bit different to the usual decor - and ones that unlike a pumpkin, you will hopefully be able to use for years to come and get your money’s worth out of.
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Halloween Mugs, Poundland - from £1.50
Just the thing to enjoy an autumnal hot chocolate, Poundland is offering pumpkin, cauldron and ghost-shaped mugs for just £1.50. There’s a Hocus Pocus range in stores too, with mugs sporting quotes from the popular series on offer for £3 each.
Animal skeletons, Wilko - from £2
If you’re looking for decorations that are a little different than your standard human skeleton, Wilko has just the thing. The store sells a range of plastic animal skeletons, from the cheapest £2 options including ravens, rats, bats and snakes all the way up to a £45 life-sized moveable dog skeleton.
Welcome Gonk Wreath, Home Bargains - £4.99
Gonk decorations have become all the rage recently, and this cute decoration from Home Bargains is perfect for hanging on the door to welcome trick-or-treaters. The Gonk sports black-and-white striped tights and a witches’ hat printed with bats, and sits on a wooden twig wreath complete with a welcome sign.
Hanging Plush Decorations, Aldi - from £4.99
These little decorations are sure to be a favourite with the little ones, and can be hung up anywhere around the home or sit on the windowsill to welcome trick-or-treaters. Available as a set of three spiders, witches and cats, or pumpkins and ghosts, there’s plenty of choice at Aldi when it comes to these cute plushies - and they come to less than £1.70 each.
Skeleton Snow Globes, B&M - £5
Just because it’s not Christmas yet, doesn’t mean it’s not time to get the snow globes out - and these B&M decorations have an excellent spooky twist. With three globes available featuring skeletons in the ‘see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil’ positions surrounded by black snow, they will add a unique touch to your mantelpiece or table.
Pumpkin Lantern Lights, Morrisons - £6
These charming pumpkin lanterns from Morrisons are a great way to light up the chilly autumnal nights while adding a Halloween twist to your living space. The pumpkins can even be unhooked and folded down when the spooky season is over, giving you a set of fairy lights to use all year round.
Pumpkin Sausage Dog Cushion, Asda - £7
Perfect for dog lovers, this adorable cushion adds a touch of spooky cuteness to your home. Also on sale at Asda is a Gonks Cushion featuring gonks dressed in Halloween costumes for the same price, or a Winnie the Pooh-themed Halloween cushion for £9.
Pumpkins and Bats Duvet Set, Asda - from £10
Whether you’re looking to give the kids’ bedrooms a spooky makeover or fancy adding a Halloween touch to your own bed, these reversible duvet covers are perfect for the occasion. With prices starting at £10 for a single bed set, Asda has a range of Halloween patterns available including skeletons, sausage dogs in costumes, ghosts and witches’ cats.
Animated Eyeball Doorbell, Wilko - £10
This fun doorbell from Wilko complete with light and sound effects is sure to amuse visitors during Halloween season. Trick-or-treaters will be greeted by a spooky eyeball when they arrive and press the button, guaranteeing a few scares.
Skeleton in a Cauldron Bath, Asda - £10
A quirky decoration that’s guaranteed to make you smile, this skeleton taking a soapy dip in a cauldron will make for an eye-catching addition to the house over Halloween. It also lights up, and has been praised as good value for money and a family-favourite by Asda shoppers on the retailer’s website.
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