It’s that time of year! Break out your ghosts, your spiders, and all things cute (and spooky) because the Halloween season is upon us—and it’s time to decorate!
Whether you like to keep things in the “cute” or the “spooky” category, we’ve got the best home Halloween decor in one spot for you to make your home festive in time for Halloween.
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You can use these over and over again and just store them together in a ziplock bag when not in use.
Haunted House Tea Light Luminary
Add a candle to just about anything (orhttps://rstyle.me/+pmXlXIpxQEdkK84GMuH3Hw” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener nofollow”> some battery operated tea lights) and you’re going to up the spooky factor for sure!
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Faux Pumpkins (That Look So Real!)
While we love a good https://rstyle.me/+Z8phaI8D2ozXtlkyixnexw” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener nofollow”>statement pumpkin in a wild shade or material, realistic faux pumpkins that come with warts and bumps are also a top favorite since they look real.
But, you can use them year after year without worrying about them rotting on your porch. Here’s https://rstyle.me/+3Ke-my56KqFnQaeGhSWhMQ” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener nofollow”>a jumbo white one and a https://rstyle.me/+j8RToz5q5zoMoVBYrNQOkw” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener nofollow”>more classic orange shade, too.
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Jack-O’-Lantern Paper Bag Luminaries
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We love a good https://rstyle.me/+oYxRyOUgE6wvvghcO_ARrw” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener nofollow”>oversized spider, and you can use them in just about any spot in the house (or on your https://abeautifulmess.com/elsies-halloween-home-tour-2020/”>front porch!).
Hang them in a corner with some https://rstyle.me/+4c_FbHUjtUPqZEzqiFdqvg” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener nofollow”>reusable spider webbing or decorate your front door and you’ll have instant Halloween vibes.
The best way to hang the spiders on the wall? Try https://rstyle.me/+LUnKQqURCJsCI2C7LTes2w” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener nofollow”>removable command hooks and hang them from a bent leg joint, or tie a small piece of black string around the spider to hang on the hook.
https://rstyle.me/+NphVoCyGrsIqkRcv7k0xTg” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener nofollow”>Hanging ghosts are perfect for a covered porch decoration, or you can also hang them in corners (or from chandelier lighting fixtures) inside since they are lightweight.
Although we love them inside, they do look extra cool when they are swaying in the breeze on a front porch.
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Happy Inflatable Jack-O’-Lanterns
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Check out https://abeautifulmess.com/5-ways-to-decorate-with-skeletons/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>5 Ways to Decorate with Skeletons for more great ideas!
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Additional Items You May Need To Decorate For Halloween:
Once your spiders are hung, your ghosts are floating, and your candy bowls are full of candy corn, you’re ready to throw that Halloween bash or welcome little trick-or-treaters to your decked out porch. Happy haunting! xo. Laura
Halloween Decor FAQ
How do you decorate for Halloween on a budget?
Focus on items that are reusable so you will eventually have all the main decor you want, and you can just store it and use it again (for free!) the next year.
You can also check thrift shops and vintage stores around Halloween as they bring out their seasonal decor at that time, or shop sales after Halloween to find treasures to use next year.
Can I use any Halloween decorations outside as well as inside?
Items that are more fragile (like paper) should be used under covered outdoor areas only and may not remain perfectly intact after the season is over.
More sturdy items (like plastics) can generally be used outside, but make sure that any plug-in or light up items are outdoor rated if you are using them in a non-covered space.
How do I attach items to a brick/stone house?
If you don’t mind some small holes, you can put small nails into the mortar area of a brick or stone front. If the item is heavy, you may need to drill with https://rstyle.me/+JUSNcgz1Ac3JvCKPf7qmvA” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener nofollow”>a masonry bit and use https://rstyle.me/+j5kveZ54shXsYYnCIQ7ewg” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener nofollow”>a concrete screw that can hold more weight.
And if you don’t want to make/repair any holes, then look for flat areas of wood trim or siding that you can attach a command hook to instead, or simply hang things from the door frame only.
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