How to Decorate for Halloween
09/20 Holiday

How to Decorate for Halloween

Here’s how we’re celebrating spooky season:

It’s almost time for Halloween….

and while we love to celebrate this time of year, it can be hard to find décor inspiration that feels celebratory of the season yet subtle enough to blend into our homes without overpowering them. Over the years, we’ve experimented with a few different Halloween looks, and we thought it was time to share a few tips for decorating for the spookiest time of the year. We’ve rounded up our favorite Halloween moments from The McGee Home, the best spooky styling tricks, and the cutest Halloween decor we could find on the internet. Here are a few ways to re-create the looks in your own space:

No. 01 | Create Impactful Moments

No. 02 | Incorporate Textural Elements

No. 03 | Focus on Color Palette

No. 04 | Layer in Candles for Ambiance

No. 05 | Bring Interest with Florals

How to Decorate for Halloween

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No. 01 | Create Impactful Moments 

When it comes to holiday and seasonal decor, we’ve found that it’s much easier to make a statement when you focus on one or two areas of the home to create impactful moments rather than scattering small items all around your space.

Whether you want to focus on a room or a particular moment, like an entryway table or built-in shelving, emphasizing specific areas can feel less visually overwhelming.

How to Decorate for Halloween
How to Decorate for Halloween
How to Decorate for Halloween

Halloween decor favorites

Spooky + simple decor accents to bring a playful feeling to any vignette.
Shop more decor favorites
McGee & Co
Handmade Felt Bat Ornament
McGee & Co
White Paper Mache Pumpkin
McGee & Co
Black Eucalyptus Wreath
Pottery Barn
Faux Pumpkins & Gourds
McGee & Co
Bat Garland
McGee & Co
Ivory Pumpkin Collection
Terrain
Halloween Iron Stake
McGee & Co
French Striped Doormat
Anthropologie
Terracotta Pumpkin Decorative Object
Crate & Barrel
Black Halloween Haunted House
The White Company
Wool Pumpkin Decorations
The Holiday Aisle®
Jumbo Pumpkin
Hyde & EEK! Boutique™
12.5' Jumbo Gauze Cloth Black Halloween Decorative Prop
McGee & Co
Glass Match Holder
The Holiday Aisle®
Large Traditional Pumpkin
FUNPENY
Halloween Black Feathered Crows
Etsy
Handmade Conocybe Filaris Mushroom Scene
McGee & Co
Metal Ring Object
McGee & Co
Gatton Jute Doormat

No. 02 | Incorporate Textural Elements 

Mixing and matching textural elements can make any vignette feel surprisingly spooky, and it’s a simple way to re-imagine pieces you may already have. Vintage textured accents, brass, and even smokey glass can all create a dimensional Halloween dynamic.

How to Decorate for Halloween
How to Decorate for Halloween
How to Decorate for Halloween

Spooky textural pieces

Mix and match textural elements to bring an eclectic Halloween dynamic to your look.
More decor we love
McGee & Co
Hestia Bust
McGee & Co
Plateau Lid Box
McGee & Co
Cement Head Sculpture
Terrain
Ruffled Marble Bowl
McGee & Co
Myrthe Smoke Bubble Wine Glass
McGee & Co
Fluted Bowl
McGee & Co
Jexa Vase
Terrain
Decorative Gold Tray
Skeem
Match Cloche
McGee & Co
Aged Iron Compote
Terrain
Recycled Glass Bud Vases
McGee & Co
Ambrie Terracotta Bowl
Terrain
Distressed Wood Riser

No. 03 | Focus on Color Palette 

While you don’t need to incorporate bright colors to make your space feel Halloween-ready, sticking to a palette is still helpful in creating a cohesive look.

Whether you like more traditional Halloween colors of orange and black or want to go for a minimal, muted look, start with a jumping-off point like artwork or even the finishes in your home, and build your decor around it.

How to Decorate for Halloween
How to Decorate for Halloween
How to Decorate for Halloween

Moody Halloween-worthy artwork

Add instant personality with moody and autumnal artwork perfect for the season.
More artwork we love
Etsy
Little Ghosts in Warm Tone Autumn Scene
Etsy
Ghosts in Vintage Landscapes Gallery Wall Set
McGee & Co
Waning Gibbous
Etsy
Halloween Ghost Peekaboo Painting
McGee & Co
Woodblocked Botanical
Etsy
5x7 Lucky Crossing RYTA landscape
Etsy
Vintage Halloween Wall Art
Etsy
Halloween Print
Etsy
Witch with Cats Print
McGee & Co
The Night Sky
Etsy
8x10in Fine Art Print
McGee & Co
Roses
McGee & Co
Schoolhouse
McGee & Co
Light of Summer

No. 04 | Layer in Candles for Ambiance

There’s something about taper candles that just feel like Halloween, and we love the traditional haunted-house-like vibe they add to a mantel, entry table, or even dining table! Plus, when lit, they create a cozy ambiance, perfect for settling in and watching all of your favorite seasonal movies.

How to Decorate for Halloween
How to Decorate for Halloween
How to Decorate for Halloween

Candles + candle holders we love

Set the mood and layer in taper candles for a cozy ambiance.
More decor
Anthropologie
Marble Pumpkin Taper Candle Holder
Amazon
Floating Candles with Wand Remote
McGee & Co
Orange Twisted Taper Candles (Set of 2)
McGee & Co
Antique Brass Taper Candle Holder
Etsy
Ombre Dripless Taper Candle
ECTY
RY King Battery Operated Flameless Candle Set of 9
Terrain
Matte Black Candlestick
McGee & Co
Gray Taper Candles (Set of 12)
Terrain
Cloche Taper Candle Holder

No. 05 | Bring Interest with Florals 

Pulling in an element of texture or color with your greenery can be a great unexpected way to add a spooky element to your space. Dried florals, sculptural bare branches, or even corn husks can complete a Halloween look perfectly.

How to Decorate for Halloween
How to Decorate for Halloween
How to Decorate for Halloween

Dried florals + creepy greenery

Add an unexpected spooky element to your space with dried & whimsical greenery.
Shop more greenery favorites
Terrain
Preserved Beech Leaf Bunch
WILLIAMS SONOMA
Curly Willow Branches
Terrain
Preserved Monocolor Bouquet
Terrain
Bleached Ruscus Bunch
Terrain
Preserved Mushroom Stems, Set of 3
Terrain
Adjustable Wreath Hanger
Terrain
Preserved Gypso Bunch
Terrain
Preserved Stuartiana Eucalyptus Bunch
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