Easy Halloween Decorating Ideas

7 days until Halloween!

Many of us have plans for All Hallow’s Eve — parties, tricks, treats and costumes. But what do you think of when your friends talk about Halloween decorations?

 

You don’t have to spend tons of money on expensive, party-store decorations. It’s time to get creative with your Halloween fun.

Plentiful Pumpkins

You love pumpkins and gourds. Big, small, smooth or bumpy; they’re adorable! Your kids love getting their Halloween pumpkins, but unfortunately, you’re not too handy with the carving knife.

That shouldn’t stop you from having all sorts of pumpkin fun. Decorate your pumpkins with paint, hats, scarves, fake glasses and mustaches. The possibilities are endless!

Fill Your Jars

Everyone has extra mason jars in the kitchen. Why let them sit in the cupboards gathering dust? Grab a few jars and fill them with colorful fall leaves, shimmering beads or ghostly treats.

Scary Lamps

By using scrim, a gauze-like fabric, you can create the illusion of a spider web. Hang the fabric over the lamp and watch your house transform from normal to spooky. A dim light is best for this project because it complements the scrim and produces a creepier effect.

With a little toil and trouble, turn your house into Halloween central. Kids and adults will love it!

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Elegant Halloween home decorations

Halloween is a night of tricks, treats and spooky fun, but it doesn’t have to be all zombies, ghosts, blood and gore. Your Halloween decorations can add a splash of sophistication and spunk to your fall decor. Let’s look at a few ideas that swap those old party store cobwebs for decorations pleasing to the entire family.

Don’t carve, paint!

Pumpkins are a Halloween staple. If you’re not a carving master, or want an activity safe for the kids, trade in a knife for a paint brush. Paint your pumpkins with polka dots, stripes or even a face! Painting pumpkins allows you to flex those creative muscles and the options are endless.

Create atmosphere with candles

Rather than relying solely on candlelight to create mood, focus on your candle holders. Iron lanterns have an aged, sleek look that harkens back to the time of the Headless Horseman or travelers finding refuge in a wooded cabin. Turn off the lamps, light your candles and gather around to tell scary stories.

Pillows with personality

Throw pillows are fun accent pieces you can play around with all year long. And Halloween

is no exception. Halloween-themed pillows can have scary quotes, images of pumpkins or a creepy Halloween backdrop. We guarantee your guests will look twice at these spooky pillows during the Halloween festivities.

As you decorate for Halloween, think outside the coffin. Pumpkins aren’t just for the porch anymore and even skulls and ghosts can make an elegant (and spooky!) table runner. Embrace the Halloween spirit and make your home boo-ti-ful this holiday.