'Festive and sophisticated': Kim Kardashian's cream Halloween decor is haunting but cohesive, for a masterclass in unexpected seasonal design

This Halloween, we're going beyond 'jack-o'-lanterns and string lights. We're even going beyond plastic skeletons. The inspiration? Kim Kardashian's Halloween decor from 2023.

Since the Skims mogul shared the outdoor Halloween decorations at her Hidden Hills mansion two years ago, we haven't stopped thinking about their bold but monochromatic impact. Rather than a traditional design, Kim's team created a chilling bone-covered display worthy of the Paris Catacombs.

They built massive faux-bone trees on either side of the door. Wizened hands reach from the lawn, and an archway of skulls encircles the entrance. It's the epitome of spooky yet chic Halloween decor. We spoke with design experts to understand how Kim struck this balance, and how we can recreate it in our own homes.

Sayonara Rell, founder of Sayo Designs, explains: 'The goal isn't to abandon Halloween fun - it's to elevate it. With thoughtful choices, you can create a Halloween atmosphere that's both festive and sophisticated, making your neighbors wonder how you managed to look so effortlessly chic while they're stuck with plastic pumpkins.'

Recreate Kim's Look at Home

Combining a few decorative bones (like these ones from Amazon) can help you get some of the flair of Kim's stylish design without a professional team. Pair them with a variety of garlands, skeletons, and other decor to add interest. Here are our top picks for recreating the look.

So, what works so well about Kim's display? First, she chose to embrace an elevated color palette, rather than the classic neon orange and green. Rell advises: 'Trade bright orange for tobacco, oxblood, deep forest green, and bone white. These sophisticated hues feel timeless and collected, not costume-party cheap.'

Furthermore, choosing a theme, as Kim has done is one of the best ways to make your home cozy for Halloween. Rell recommends creating cohesive vignettes, where each section of decor tells a story. She states: 'Design intentional seasonal arrangements rather than scattered decorations—group elements by color, material, or theme for sophisticated visual impact.'

Kim Kardashian's dramatic Halloween decorations show that you don't need to sacrifice fun for chicness as you decorate for this season. This year, we predict we'll see a lot more of this haunting, but cohesive style. Our curation of the best Halloween decor buys is a great place to get started.