Planning on throwing a Halloween party or hosting a scary movie marathon? You’re probably already thinking of fun ways to decorate and make your home look spooky for the occasion.
Decorating for Halloween is becoming almost as big as decorating for Christmas. Stores line their shelves with endless decorative products, while social media overflows with tutorials, ideas, and transformation videos.
The options are endless when it comes to decorating for Halloween, as it is no longer confined to the traditional colour palette of orange, purple, and black. This shift in mindset means Halloween decorations now cater to every aesthetic, from pink ghosts wearing cowboy hats to 90s nostalgia.
As fun as it may be to decorate your home differently every Halloween, it’s also possible to choose décor that you’ll be excited to use year after year.
Set the Mood with Lighting
Instead of untangling orange and purple fairy lights that have been kept in storage, turn to lights you already have. You can switch to warm lighting, make the most of lamps, or use candlelight.
Although candle light is perfect for creating an atmospheric room, especially during Halloween, it can be impractical because of low visibility or the potential hazard if you’re hosting a lot of people. Even if it is a show-stopping candelabra, you don’t want to risk having lit candles knocked over.
LED lighting is the perfect alternative, as the level of lighting can be adjusted to suit the occasion and adjusted for day-to-day activities rather than needing to be boxed away once Halloween is over.
STRIVO Acoustic Slat Panel - Black Oak
Create a Halloween Backdrop You Can Use Year After Year
Everybody loves a photo opportunity at a party, especially when everyone is dressed in costume for Halloween. They’ve become such a popular party essential that there are numerous party retailers supplying different styles and designs.
From wooden boards with a balloon archway to plastic tassels, it’s all about creating a backdrop that will encapsulate the theme of a party. And Halloween backdrops are no exception. But before you buy a one-time-use backdrop, consider the possibility of using reusable materials or utilise what every home has - a wall.
Strivo Lume | 1 Strip LED Light Kit
You could replace a plastic tassel banner with one made from ribbons, creating a decoration that can be refreshed each year by swapping out colours or mixing in new textures.
Another option is using a slat panel feature wall - it may not seem ‘Halloween’, but it does provide the perfect neutral background that can be styled with spooky décor. For example, take a slat panel in charcoal. You can hang black fabric overhead or frame the wall around it with cobwebs and twigs (bonus points if you add faux birds) to create a spooky woodland aesthetic that works perfectly for Halloween. And once Halloween is over, you have a feature wall that makes a visual impact in your home throughout the year.
Stay True to Your Halloween Style
Of course, some decorations are made just for Halloween, but that’s part of the fun! Our advice is to choose with intention and not get swept up by trends. If your aesthetic is pink ghosts in disco party hats, it’s unlikely that you would gravitate toward traditional colours and retro-inspired pieces if 90s nostalgia wasn’t trending this year.
Decorating should be fun, and that starts with embracing the Halloween style you prefer. By choosing what you like rather than chasing the latest Halloween trend, you’ll build a collection of decorations that you’re genuinely excited to bring out every October.
We hope that this blog has also inspired you to take a look around your home and see if your existing décor can be incorporated into your Halloween styling. And if you’ve been dreaming of a slat panel feature wall, maybe this is your sign to go ahead and find the perfect one that you’ll love well beyond spooky season.
