6 chic Halloween trends you'll want to know about before decorating for spooky season

You'll be somewhat surprised by how spookily stylish this year's Halloween trends are looking

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(Image credit: McGee & Co / Terrain / Anthropologie)

As we get closer and closer to the beginning of October, the cold air is bringing with it a chill excitement for 2024's biggest and best Halloween trends.

You might be surprised to learn that the days of plastic orange and black decorations are long gone. This year's Halloween trends are looking elegant, exciting, and spooktacularly stylish.

Here, experts have offered their insight into the top Halloween trends that incorporate a whole new era of Halloween decoration ideas to inspire you to decorate tastefully for Halloween this year. The good news? They're more sophisticated than ever before.

From Halloween decor ideas trending on social media, to designers and trends analysts sharing their top picks for Halloween 2024 trends, we've picked our favorites. Infuse your home with Halloween opulence by decorating with trending statement features and design hacks.

1. Switching up the color palette

mcgee and co fall porch decor with teal pumpkins and a red leaf wreath

(Image credit: McGee & Co)

In 2024, we're moving away from the traditional orange and black color palette for something more demure.

'When it comes to autumnal decorating, specifically when the calendar reaches October, I like to take inspiration from nature rather than going for overly spooky Halloween decorations,' says designer Kathy Kuo.

'It can be easy to forget, but pumpkins come in a variety of colors, not just orange! I like the idea of marking Halloween with white, teal, and pale yellow pumpkins and gourds, and pairing them with enchanted-looking curiosities for a seasonal look that feels something like a cozy, yet luxurious, apothecary,' she continues.

Other hues to consider are emerald greens, deep purples, midnight blues and rich burgundy to create a more sultry Halloween ambiance.

2. Elegant Halloween decor

outdoor tablescape with lit pumpkin lights and a spooky candle chandelier

(Image credit: Anthropologie)

With searches up 400% on Pinterest, elegant Halloween decor is proving to be the big hitter this Halloween as we all try to do something a little more sophisticated in 2024.

This doesn't mean you need to be minimal with your choices, but try to stick to a selected color palette and maybe keep the skeletons in the closet. In the porch above, they've embraced classy outdoor fall decor ideas and elevated them slightly for the holiday.

Either indoors or outdoors, elegant Halloween decor works great for a Halloween tablescape like this one that uses the Frosted Glass Pumpkins by Anthropologie. The neutral color palette and pared-back style work perfectly here.

3. Witchcraft

halloween front fall porch decor with witch hats and pumpkins

(Image credit: Terrain)

Another big trend is mystical and witchy Halloween decor. These Black Vine Witch Hats from Terrain are the perfect example of a minimal take on this trend, styled with a few pumpkins and a maple leaf wreath.

The Florence Balducci collaboration at Anthropologie, part of the Anthropologie Halloween collection, is filled with dreamlike characters and mythical motifs that epitomize this trend.

An inventive and TikTok-trending way to create an elegant display is to create the illusion of floating candles. This Harry Potter-esque set up can work in any room in your home but looks particularly magical over the dining table.

4. Beetlejuicecore

black and white striped beetlejuice halloween table with black pumpkins and a candlestick

(Image credit: Rockett St George)

The new Beetlejuice Beetlejuice movie is inspiring designers and Halloween aficionados to embrace black and white stripes, bold colors, and a mix of vintage and modern pieces in their home in a tribute.

Whether you're a big Tim Burton fan or just love monochrome, adding a nod of Beetlejuicecore (as they're calling it) to your Halloween decor this year is going to feel fresh and on-trend.

Stripes are a must-have, as are eerily elegant black pumpkins, skulls, and spooky candelabras. Think about adding a burst of lime green too for a pop of color.

5. Vintage decor

vintage halloween decor with a spider in a jar and antique books

(Image credit: McGee & Co)

Gothic and vintage finds are an elegant and subtle on-trend way to create a Halloween theme in your home.

'Think Victorian!' says Mohammad Ahmed, founder of The Home Guidance Blog. 'Use vintage candleholders, dark lace, and antique furniture,' he suggests.

Ornate candelabras, vintage-style mirrors and portraits, and dramatic velvet drapes can be dramatic additions to your home and enhance the Halloween theme that can then be repurposed throughout the year. Just leave the creepy dolls in the thrift shop where they belong...

6. Macabre minimalism

halloween front porch decor

(Image credit: Shea McGee / Studio McGee)

'Macabre minimalism is gaining popularity among those who prefer a more understated approach to Halloween decor,' comments Maria Velniceriu, founder of MissMV. 'This trend embraces the beauty of simplicity and focuses on bold, graphic elements such as black and white prints, geometric shapes, and minimalist Halloween-themed artwork.

'By using clean lines and a limited color palette, this trend allows the Halloween spirit to shine through without overwhelming the space.'

Instead of randomly decorating areas in your home with Halloween decor, find well-chosen statement pieces and create various focus points to make a modern and eye-catching display.


Halloween trends aren't all about dark colors, for some Halloween party decoration ideas you can also incorporate coloful elements and intricate patterns from the Day of the Dead celebration. Elements such as vibrant skull decorations and marigold garlands can be a festive and respectful homage to this seasonal celebration.

Charlotte Olby
Style & Trends Editor

Charlotte is style and trends editor at Homes and Gardens, and has been with the team since Christmas 2023. Following a 5 year career in Fashion, she has worked at many women's glossy magazines including Grazia, Stylist, and Hello and most recently worked as Interiors Editor for British heritage department store Liberty. Her role at H&G fuses her love of style with her passion for interior design, and she is currently undergoing her second home renovation in Surrey - you can follow her journey over on @olbyhome

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