Lola Houlton
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.
6 Halloween Trends That Will Be Big In 2024
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
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.
Perhaps a more unexpected color to choose for your fall porch decor, Shea has introduced this rustic green pumpkin, which pairs beautifully with classic hues.
You can't go wrong with neutrals. This white faux pumpkin is the perfect addition to your porch, and works well in any design.
How pretty is this green and orange faux pumpkin? It's a classic fall color palette and adds a warming hue to your decor.
2. Elegant Halloween decor
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
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.
Hang these LED taper candles with invisible fishing wire from your ceiling to create the Harry Potter style floating candle display.
These raffia black witch hats are a Halloween must-have for 2024. Elegant and monochrome, try them hung outdoors or on your mantel.
Designed exclusively for Anthropologie by Florence Balducci, this decorative bowl can of course be used for candy or, alternatively, as a punch bowl once the kids have gone to bed.
4. Beetlejuicecore
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.
Water-resistant and made for a table that seats 6-8 people, this bold tablecloth from Wayfair is both budget-friendly and suitable for al fresco use.
For a more subtle take on the trend, this linen tablecloth from H&M can be used year round and laden with pattern and print when its not Halloween.
Made from terracotta and coated in a black hue, this skull ornament is adorned with little daisies for a softer take on a Halloween decoration.
5. Vintage decor
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...
This vintage-inspired painting by McGee & Co features a spooky landscape and a full moon in a gilt gold frame that lends elegance to the most haunting of artworks.
Pretty yet slightly eerie-looking, this tapered candle is made entirely from wax and can be burned right down or used as a decorative object. Inspired by Mexican culture, each flower is carefully shaped by hand.
Create a dramatic Halloween wall display with this vintage-style Robber Baroness Wall Art. It feels like a classic piece, but upon closer inspection, you notice the whimsical robber's mask. We love art with humor.
6. Macabre minimalism
'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.
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