Let go of your ghost! This Halloween, look forward to whimsical and unique decorating trends

Victorian style pieces

Vintage finds are perfect for Halloween decorations and, if tweaked, could hitch a ride on the spooky train. Imagine an antique mirror with a distressed finish, vintage portraits, dramatic velvet curtains in deep, rich tones like burgundy or midnight black, faded books, tarnished cutlery and lace tablecloths that can greatly complement your Halloween mood. You could even display vintage clocks with stopped hands or weathered candelabra. These vintage Victorian-style pieces are perfect if you want to add an eerily nostalgic touch to your decor.

Enchanted dollhouse

Do you still have old dolls from your childhood lying around somewhere in your house? Now they can be part of your Halloween decorations collection as you transform your home into a haunted dollhouse. To create an eerie atmosphere, try things like frayed carpets or rugs, broken or flickering lights (fairy or LED lights), torn books lying around, and torn bedsheets. Even scratched wallpaper can complete the haunting atmosphere.

Witchy woo woo

Another trend to look out for when decorating for Halloween is magical and mystical elements. Add a voodoo atmosphere to your room by hanging witch hats from the ceiling, or when looking at outdoor patio decoration, you can place the hats randomly, creating a spooky atmosphere. Other decorative items to check out include floating or hanging candles, floating bats, pumpkins in different sizes and colors to add seasonal touches, and wooden broomsticks leaned against the walls or creatively displayed to showcase a witch’s lair. To further enhance the space, consider adding magic books and vintage lanterns to your display.

Macrame spider webs

A simple but innovative Halloween decoration idea is to make spider webs of different sizes and shapes using macrame or crochet techniques. If you are a creative person, this is perfect to show off your artistic skills while maintaining the eerie spirit. Drape them over doorways, hang them from the ceiling, or place them in corners to create a haunted house effect. For outdoors, consider creating larger, eye-catching pieces by weaving them into trees or bushes to add to the spooky atmosphere. Combine them with other elements such as artificial plastic spiders, artificial leaves or hanging candles to create an imaginative Halloween backdrop.

Beetlejuicecore

The horror/comedy film Beetlejuice Beetlejuice has become a major inspiration for Halloween decorations and has promoted the trend called Beetlejuicecore. It features black and white stripes, bold colors and a mix of vintage and modern pieces. If you love monochrome, this is the perfect trend for you. Think striped tablecloths, curtains, or even painted walls as a base, paired with accents in neon tones like lime green, bright purple, or bright orange. To fully capture the Beetlejuicecore spirit, don’t shy away from other elements like black pumpkins, skulls, mismatched frames, eerie lighting with green or purple bulbs, and glow-in-the-dark objects.

Pastel colors

This Halloween, say goodbye to the traditional orange and black color palette and consider a softer and pastel approach with hues like teal, pink, cream and beige that are inspired by nature during the month of October. These shades offer a fresh take on spooky decorations while maintaining a fantastical charm. Think teal pumpkins paired with cream or pink candles and pale yellow spider webs draped across the room for an unexpectedly eerie atmosphere.