Can’t get enough of spooky season? There’s no better way to show your love for fall fun than hosting a Halloween party. But, before you welcome friends and family for scares and sweets, it’s important to set the scene with some festive decor.
Here’s how to decorate your home for Halloween in 11 easy steps.
How to Decorate Your Home For Halloween
Spread Some Spiderwebs
Nothing screams Halloween like creepy cobwebs, so stop by your local party store for a bag or two stretchable spider webs. Spread them in areas where your guests will easily spot them, like the tops of doorways, artwork, the front porch, or even bathrooms.
For bonus points, add plastic black spiders throughout your webs!
Just be sure to clean them up after the party so pets and wildlife don’t snag them.
Mummify Your Doorways
If spiderwebs aren’t your thing, you can do the same step with white crepe paper for a mummy-like effect. Cross the strands of paper horizontally, and use clear tape or sticky putty for an authentic wrapping look.
Quit Carving Your Pumpkins—Paint Them Instead
Carved pumpkins may be a staple of Halloween decor, but the gooey craft isn’t for everyone. If you’d like to keep your gourds intact and avoid the mess, consider painting your pumpkins!
If you have little ones in the house, they might love painting their pumpkins to match their costumes. For a more sophisticated route, try:
Worried about paint stains? No problem—here’s how to get paint stains out of clothes.
Add Spooky Centerpieces
Centerpieces are the perfect way to keep your dining room’s decor tied to the change of seasons. On top of the usual autumnal centerpieces you might already do for Thanksgiving, you can make a Halloween-specific one with a few spooky items.
This list has plenty of inspiration, but for a good base, try starting with:
Black cauldrons
Candelabras
Candy bowls
Plastic skull
Gothic goblets
Get Creative With Signage
Instead of going with your usual signs or quick scribblings to guide your guests during your party, get creative with hand-crafted signs. From classic Halloween paint colors to witty puns, this guide has some great inspiration for unique sign designs.
If you have leftover spiderwebs or white crepe paper, be sure to stretch them across your signs!
Pose Some Skeletons
Ever wondered what to do with those life-size skeletons at the party store? Hanging them is plenty creepy, but you can also have some fun with clever placement.
Try to pose them in the middle of an everyday activity, complete with accessories, tools, and outfits. From sitting in a rocking chair to doing some gardening, this list is sure to earn you some laughs at your party.
Embrace Seasonal Linens
For a complete Halloween look, add seasonal colors underneath all of your creative decorations. Autumnal tablecloths, Fall throw pillows, festive curtains, and themed blankets can all do the trick!
Want to commit to the seasonal fun even further? Here’s a guide to adding fall scents to your laundry ahead of the party.
Tinker a Tiny Ghosttown
For Halloween decor no one else is doing, try tinkering together a tiny ghost town scene. Just like the mini winter towns you might display during Christmas, a Halloween scene is nothing short of charming.
You can create one DIY by spray painting birdhouses you find at the craft store. Inject some extra creepiness by throwing in some crows, spiders, snakes, and skulls!
Set the Scene in Your Front Yard
As fun as it is to fill your home with Halloween cheer, don’t underestimate the power of a spine-tingling front yard. As your guests approach your home, consider setting the scene with:
A graveyard filled with gravestones, skeletal limbs, and dark eerie lights
A pumpkin patch with scarecrows, oversized pumpkins, and bright orange lights
A bat-themed walkway with hanging wings and bats flying across your front door
Check out this list for even more ideas!
Play With Creepy Lighting
Both indoors and outdoors, lighting is always a reliable way to set a spooky tone. Just a few reliable methods include:
Strobe lights along your front walkway
Blue, green, and purple string lights along your gutters
Floodlights throughout your front lawn scene
LED spotlights both indoors and outdoors to highlight special decor
Colored bulbs (black, orange, and green) in place of your usual ones
Creative candle crafts, like the ones in this video!
Don’t Let Stains Stand in Your Way
Finally, when it comes to Halloween, spills aren’t a matter of if—they’re a matter of when. After putting so much effort into your decorations and costumes, be sure to protect them with a preemptive stain plan!
For the usual chocolate and caramel stains, be sure to have hydrogen peroxide and dish soap on hand before the festivities begin. For makeup and fake blood stains, have white vinegar and rubbing alcohol ready to go. For pumpkin goo removal, laundry detergent is a must. Read this blog for a complete guide to removing Halloween stains!
However, keep in mind that Halloween costumes might require a specific laundry process. This blog explains what to do if your costume needs a wash!
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