Ghosts, ghouls, and creepy crawly spiders – yikes! Looks like it’s that time again – time to usher in the spirit of Halloween! Are you ready to turn the inside of your home into a haunted house? We know there are endless articles on the web—and of course, Pinterest—on Halloween decorations, and reading them can be overwhelming (especially if it’s your first time decorating)! Luckily, we’ve made it easy for you. Check out this list of some basic Halloween decorating ideas to get you started, plus suggestions on where to get them for cheap.
Move aside Tim Burton, we’re bringing in the nightmare before Halloween this season.
- Spider Webs. Spider webs can make any corner of your room look like it’s been untouched for decades! Stretch this spooky webbing well over your curtains, walls, mantel, lights or large areas for a realistic appearance. You can find spider webbing on the cheap at party outlets, dollar stores, and big-box retailers.
- Spiders. No web would be complete without spiders! Place these creepy-crawlies over the cobwebs you set up, on the walls, or table tops. Think of unexpected places to hide them as well to give your visitors an extra fright! Find these devilish little friends at party store retailers or your favorite dollar store to save a few bucks.
- Halloween Banners. Nothing says “Welcome” more than a fun Halloween banner hanging over the door or mantel! Put on your creative caps and make your own DIY banner customized to your liking. Use festive colored tulle, burlap squares, and some of that spooky spider webbing to create your banner base. Then, cut lettering out of glitter paper in the color of your choosing. Adhere the letters to their respective bases, then string them together to complete your banner! For more inspiration, check out Pinterest for some cool ideas!
- Leaves Garland. Are black and white decorations too dull for you? Add a fresh pop of color to your pillars or railings with some fall leaves! If you want to hike up the spook level in your home, black-colored leaves will do the trick. You can find garland at almost any major retailer, making this decoration budget friendly for all.
- Bats. Turn your home into a temporary bat cave with some bat-shaped cut-outs. We suggest taking the DIY route for this one – all you need are black paper and a pair of scissors. Stick them on the wall or hang them over your lights for a spooky bat chandelier.
- Candles. Candles add a nice touch of sophistication to your Halloween-themed home. They’re easy to find and. only cost a couple of dollars. If you have antique-style candlestick holders, now’s the time to put them out on display!For more eerie-style candles, here’s a tutorial on how to make blood dripped candles.
- Pumpkins. What is Halloween without pumpkins? Head over to the supermarket and start adorning your home with fall produce! The experts at Plainview, NY painters suggest varying the colors: play with a fall color scheme, using shades of beige, white, orange, and brown. Whether it’s your basic jack-o-lantern pumpkin or an oddly shaped gourd, you can’t go wrong either way. If you want to go the extra mile, challenge yourself to decorate the pumpkins! Use pushpins or glitter to amp up your pumpkins style.
- Tombstones. Bring the graveyard indoors this Halloween by placing tombstones around your mantel or against your wall. Check your local dollar store for an assortment of light polyfoam tombstones for only a buck!
- Skeletons and skulls. We know how costly it can be to buy a human-sized skeleton, so why not get miniature size ones instead? Find a glass vase or jar and throw in some Spanish moss and skulls for a decorative tablescape. This is a fun, easy way to make your home extra spooky this Halloween season.
- Cheesecloth. Drape a black tattered cheesecloth over your windows, mantels, and tabletops for a classic gothic look. It’s a simple step that adds an extra level of creepy to your home. Plus, you can find cheesecloth at any major retailer. Buy generic to save a few dollars!
Celebrate this Halloween in style with these fun and easy decorating ideas. Give your home the festive makeover it needs that won’t “scare” your wallet…just your guests! For more exciting Halloween decor, reach out to Angie Lowry, a Smithfield, VA interior designer.