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There’s nothing quite so exciting as reaching the point in the year when it’s acceptable to put out Halloween decor. Some folks wait until October when there’s a chill in the air and all the leaves have already changed color. Me? I whip out my pumpkins and other spooky knick-knacks when it’s still sweltering outside. As far as I’m concerned, once August is over, it’s totally appropriate to start celebrating Halloween. Other folks put up their holiday decorations before Thanksgiving arrives, so why not stick with the trend of starting early?
If you assume that Instagram-worthy Halloween decor is merely a few pumpkins and faux cobwebs thrown around, think again. Decorating for Halloween is an art—and you’ll need certain tools to master it. Pumpkins are a must-have, yes, but cute Halloween decor requires so much more. Thankfully, it’s available in spades each year.
Before you start adding a million different items to your cart (which is tempting, I know) let’s first take a moment to decide what types of decorations your home might need. Just like regular home decor, Halloween decor differs from person to person. Do you like spooky or cutesy? Gory or glam? Some folks like to go all-out with a totally haunted house vibe. Others like to keep it light and fun with smiling pumpkins and maybe some paper bats on the wall. There are so many different ways to decorate for Halloween and you should know exactly what style you’re going for before you shop.
For those who want a classic Halloween situation, you can’t go wrong with pumpkins of all kinds—real, glass, or even fabric. Plastic pumpkins are fine, too, but if you’re looking for a little bit of elegance, steer clear of anything that resembles a child’s candy bucket. In addition to pumpkins, you can replace your usual candles with Halloween-inspired picks (like black candles or festive-scented ones) and maybe add a fun throw pillow or two. Before you know it, your home will look like a Halloween wonderland.
If you want to take a step further, though, I hear you. After all the pumpkins, candles, and pillows are set out, opt for some faux fall leaves around your space—the mantle is a particularly great spot. Add some Halloween garland to the walls and set your table with a spooky tablescape. You can easily find faux skulls and other ghoulish pieces that work well strewn throughout your home, as well as a Halloween-inspired centerpiece, of course.
To help get you started, I’ve rounded up some of the best Halloween decor you can snag now from the sites you already love, like Target, Anthropologie, and Marshalls. You’ll find options from chic pumpkin decorations to eerie Halloween garlands—everything you could ever need to turn your home into the Instagram-worthy spooky palace it was always meant to be. Happy haunting!
