Sharing 50+ ideas for indoor Halloween decor to get into the spirit of spooky season!
Decorating your home for different occasions can be a fun chance to flex your creativity and embrace the feeling of the season. It sets the vibe for your home and adds a touch of whimsy to everyday life.
Some people get really excited about decorating for Christmas and drive around looking at the holiday lights around the neighborhood. While I do love a Christmas light show coordinated with music, here lies my enthusiasm for Halloween decor.
In our Capitol Hill neighborhood in DC, people go all out with Halloween decorations. Witches’ hats strung on fishing wire gently blowing in the breeze, skeletons dressed as pirates invading a historic rowhouse, giant spiders climbing up a porch, tombstones with silly epitaphs on the front yard. I truly cannot get enough!
I love going on long walks around the neighborhood with a hot chai latte in hand to enjoy all the creepy fun.
Whether you decorate for trick or treaters or yourself, I think Halloween is such a fun holiday to decorate for. It’s the best holiday to decorate for in my opinion. There are seemingly endless themes (Hocus Pocus, a convention of classic slasher movie villains, the Legend of Sleepy Hollow, and It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown just to rattle off a few off the top of my skull) and so many opportunities to put on your thinking cap that looks like a witch’s hat, get creative, and embrace the spooky and silly vibes of the season.
30+ Indoor Halloween Decor
While going to the spooky nines for the exterior of your home is usually the focus, let’s not forget about the interior. The guts of the home, if we’re keeping on the theme of Halloween puns.
Today, I’m sharing 30+ ideas for Halloween-themed indoor decorations for every room of your haunted house. Trick or treat!
Entry Way Indoor Halloween Decor
Skeleton Greeter
It’s all about first impressions! Make a statement by placing a life-sized skeleton holding a welcome sign or lantern near the front door. Bonus points for a humorous (humerus?) greeting on your sign like “Here for the Boos” or “Here Lies The Last Person Who Stole My Halloween Candy.” Beware next time you trick or treat!
Spiderweb Garland
Drape spiderwebs along the entryway ceiling or across mirrors for an eerie feel. It’s a classic for a reason! You can also tuck fake spiders throughout the web for an extra touch
Pumpkin Topiaries
Stack artificial or real pumpkins in varying sizes on your entryway table. Trader Joe’s has a variety of mini pumpkins that would be perfect for this! If you have empty clear vases, you could also place the pumpkins in there for a seasonal touch.
Bat Wall Decor
Go batty with your decorations and create a bat wall! Attach black paper bats flying across the entry way wall or the inside of the front door. You can also add a full moon with the outline of a witch flying by on her broomstick. If you have kids or grandkids, this would be a really fun activity to do with them after school! And much less messy than pumpkin carving. Although that’s really half the fun of it!
A “Haunted” Mirror
If you have a mirror in your entryway, add vinyl decals of ghosts or ghouls to the mirror for a haunted reflection. Or create your own drawing of the notorious urban legend, Bloody Mary. Grab a tube of red lipstick and scribble a spooky message from beyond!
Candelit Lanterns
Place lanterns with battery-operated candles along the hallway or up the staircase.
Halloween Doormat
Set the tone right at the door with a themed mat that says “Enter if you dare” or “Boo!”
“Floating” Candles
Use fishing wire to hang faux candles from the ceiling for a “floating” candle effect. Paint the sides of candles with red streaks to look like dripping blood.
Witch Hat Hanging Display
Keep the fishing wire out! Suspend black witch hats from the ceiling, making them look like they’re hovering. If witches aren’t your thing, you can substitute ghosts made out of paper as a fun alternative.
Living Room Halloween Decor Ideas
Faux Spiderwebs on Wall Art
Add a few faux spiderwebs over existing wall decorations, picture frames, or wall hangings.
Spooky Mantel Display
Use black candles, faux cobwebs, and mini pumpkins to create a chic, spooky mantel setup.
Potion Bottle Display
Fill apothecary jars with colorful liquids (aka water with food dye) and label them with spooky names like “Witch’s Brew” or “Dragon’s Blood.”
Creepy Pillow Covers
Swap out everyday pillows for Halloween-themed ones with prints like jack-o’-lanterns or skulls.
Ghost Throw Blanket
Drape a cozy throw blanket featuring ghosts or spiders over the sofa for a subtle Halloween touch.
Halloween Tree
If you have a faux topiary or a thicker draping plant like ferns, you can create a Halloween tree with orange lights, spooky ornaments, and cobweb accents.
Cauldron Coffee Table
Place a large cauldron on the living room coffee table, filled with candy or decorative items like faux bones and spiders. I’d personally go with the candy route for easier snacking during those Halloween movie marathons.
Ghoul Garland
Drape ghost or skull garlands across bookshelves or the mantel for an extra touch of whimsy. Grim, grinning ghosts come out to socialize!
Tombstone Bookends
Swap out regular bookends and DIY tombstone bookends by spray painting old shoeboxes and write silly epitaphs on theme.
Halloween Dining Room Decorating Ideas
Spooky Table Runner
Use a black lace or spiderweb-patterned table runner down the center of your dining table. Search your local estate sales and thrift stores throughout the year to find an older lace table runner for extra spooky ambiance!
Haunted Centerpiece
Create a centerpiece for your tabletop decor with black roses, mini pumpkins, and eerie accents like skeleton hands or crows.
Floating Ghosts
Hang mini ghosts made from cheesecloth or paper above the dining table. There’s always room for more guests 🙂
Black Candleholders
Place tall black candleholders with orange or red candles as part of your tablescape. An older candelabra is another item to keep your eye out for at local thrift stores throughout the year. You can spray paint it black or keep it tarnished and use cheap candles to melt wax over them for that creepy Haunted Mansion vibe.
Halloween Tableware
Set the table with Halloween-themed plates, napkins, and utensils (think spider motifs or jack-o’-lantern faces).
Potion Bottle Place Cards
Use mini potion bottles as place card holders for a witchy vibe. This would be so much fun to get everyone in the spirit for a Halloween dinner party!
Chandelier Cobwebs
Drape faux cobwebs from the chandelier, adding small spiders for a spooky look.
Pumpkin Plates on Display
Set the table with orange or black plates and a festive tablescape to bring the Halloween theme together.
Kitchen Halloween Decor Ideas
Halloween Cookie Jars
Swap your everyday jars for ones shaped like skulls, pumpkins, or black cats. Fill with Pumpkin Joe-Joes from Trader Joe’s! Or if you have a spoiled hound like we do, fill the jar with pumpkin dog treats.
Spooky Hand Towels
Hang Halloween-themed towels, with fun phrases like “Bone Appétit” or bat motifs, on the oven or sink.
Potion Bottles for Spices
Transfer spices into small labeled potion bottles to turn your kitchen counter into a witch’s apothecary.
Pumpkin Cutting Board
Add a festive cutting board in the shape of a pumpkin or haunted house as part of your kitchen decor.
Halloween Decor for Your Bar Cart
Potion Bottles
Replace regular drink bottles with vintage-style potion bottles labeled with spooky names like “Witch’s Brew,” “Dragon’s Blood,” or “Exorcist’s Tonic.”
Cauldron Ice Bucket
Use a mini cauldron as an ice bucket to keep your drinks chilled and ready to serve.
Halloween-Themed Cocktail Menu
Write out a spooky cocktail menu (think “Black Magic Margaritas” or “Witch’s Whiskey Sour”) and display it in a mini frame on the cart.
Bloody Rimmed Glasses
Rim cocktail glasses with grenadine to create a “bloody” dripping effect.
Skull Glassware
Add skull-shaped glasses or mugs for serving cocktails, adding a spooky flair to your drinkware.
Cobweb Drapes
Drape faux cobwebs over the bar cart, weaving small plastic spiders throughout for a creepy touch.
Themed Stir Sticks
Use bat or spider-shaped stir sticks for cocktails to add a festive twist to drink preparation. DIY your own stir sticks with the pumpkin version of candy corn!
Black Candles
Place tall black candles in candleholders on the top shelf of the bar cart for a moody, gothic glow.
Themed Drink Labels
Create custom drink labels for your liquor bottles, renaming your favorites to fit the Halloween theme, like “Vampire Vodka” or “Graveyard Gin.”
Skull Decanter
Transfer spirits into skull-shaped decanters for a spooky yet sophisticated look. Or simply place a fake plastic skull on your bar cart for a touch of spook.
Bloody Cocktail Syrups
Use blood-red syrups or grenadine in clear glass bottles to add a dramatic effect to your cart.
Halloween-Themed Coasters
Add Halloween-themed coasters, such as black cats, bats, or pumpkins, to keep your surfaces safe while adding a decorative touch.
Mini Pumpkins
Scatter small, decorative pumpkins in black, white, or orange around the cart for a pop of Halloween color. I’ve also seen disco ball-decorated pumpkins that would be really fun!
Witch’s Hat Bottle Stopper
Add a witch’s hat bottle stopper to your wine bottles for a festive twist.
Fog Machine
Kick your Halloween party up a notch and set a small fog machine near the bar cart for a mysterious, misty effect to set the mood.
Eerie Lighting
Use orange or purple string lights to wrap around the cart for a dim, eerie glow.
Gothic Bar Tools
Swap out regular bar tools for gothic-inspired ones like a skull bottle opener or bat-shaped corkscrew.
Skeleton Hand Tongs
Use skeleton hand tongs to serve ice or garnishes for an eerie but fun touch.
Spider Wine Charms
Add spider or ghost-shaped wine charms to your glasses to keep track of drinks in a festive way.
Black Rose Bouquet
Place a small bouquet of black or dark red faux roses in a vase as a centerpiece on your cart. Michael’s has a fantastic selection of faux roses!
Bedroom Halloween Room Decor
Spooky Bedding
Swap out your regular bedding for a Halloween-themed duvet or throw blankets with prints like ghosts, bats, or pumpkins.
Halloween Accent Pillows
Add pillows featuring witches, skeletons, or spooky sayings like “Rest in Peace” or “Witch, Please” to your bed or seating area.
Gothic Candleholders
Place black or antique-style candleholders with faux candles on your nightstand or dresser for an eerie glow.
Cobweb Canopy
Drape faux cobwebs over a canopy bed or from the ceiling above the bed for a haunted mansion effect.
Pumpkin String Lights
Hang pumpkin-shaped string lights or fairy lights around the headboard or the walls for a cozy, ambient feel.
Bats on the Walls
Attach paper or vinyl bats flying across a bedroom wall or around mirrors for a subtle spooky touch.
Skull Decor
Display a decorative skull on the nightstand or dresser, mixing it with candles or small pumpkins for a chic Halloween vignette.
Witch Hat Mobile
Hang small witch hats from the ceiling to create a whimsical and spooky mobile above your bed.
Halloween Curtains
Replace your regular curtains with sheer black or lace spiderweb-patterned ones to transform the atmosphere.
Spooky Mirror Clings
Add Halloween-themed mirror clings of ghosts, witches, or eerie faces for a haunted reflection in your bedroom.
Potion Bottle Nightstand Decor
Even your skincare can get the spooky treatment! Place small decorative potion bottles labeled “Witch’s Elixir” or “Vampire’s Blood” on your nightstand for an eerie accent.
Gothic Wall Art
Swap out regular art for Halloween-inspired pieces like vintage witch illustrations or eerie landscape prints. Another great opportunity to check out what your local thrift store has!
Dried Roses in Vases
Add dried roses or dark flowers in tall vases for an elegant, gothic touch.
Haunted Clock
Incorporate a vintage or gothic-style clock that looks like it belongs in a haunted house. Say it with me again, thrift store hunting!
Creepy Bedside Books
Stack vintage-looking books with eerie titles or fake potion books on your nightstand as part of the Halloween decor. Or do what I do and and have a Halloween-themed reading list for October!
Glow-in-the-Dark Stars or Bats
Add glow-in-the-dark stars or bat stickers to your ceiling or walls to create a spooky glow when the lights go out.
When To Decorate For Halloween
Start decorating for Halloween during the first week of October. This gives you plenty of time to enjoy the spooky atmosphere throughout the month and make the most out of spooky season.
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