The best indoor Halloween decorations – 36 of our favorite designs of 2024 to dress your home for spooky season
We've found the best indoor Halloween decorations you can buy in 2024, from garlands and lights to tableware and pumpkins, in seven different categories
If you're planning a Halloween party or simply love transforming your home every year for the holiday season, chances are you're on the hunt for some show-stopping Halloween decorations.
Whether you prefer to decorate for Halloween with scary yet chic items or playful pieces that will inject some fun into your display, I've got you covered with the very best indoor Halloween decorative items available right now.
With so many options available online, finding Halloween decorating ideas that match your style can feel overwhelming. Whichever Halloween trends appeal to you, my curated list of the most stylish indoor Halloween decorations will leave you ready to embrace the spooky season, elegantly.
Pumpkins
A symbol of not only Halloween decor but fall decor ideas and Thanksgiving decor too, pumpkins are a must-have at Halloween.
From styling your space with freshly picked pumpkins and gourds, and embracing fun pumpkin carving ideas and pumpkin painting ideas, to purchasing more modern faux pumpkin designs that coordinate effortlessly with your existing decor, decorating with pumpkins is an easy way to spruce up your interior space for Halloween.
Add a touch of sophistication to your Halloween decor with this piece. Whether you're going for spooky chic or a cozy fall aesthetic, this versatile pumpkin figurine blends seamlessly with any Halloween decor theme.
Perfect for decorating a mantel for Halloween or creating a beautiful centerpiece, this pumpkin-shaped glass jar – scented with vanilla pumpkin – comes in a variety of colors and sizes. Its versatility allows it to complement any design scheme, from modern to rustic styles.
Perfect for a mantel, table centerpiece, or shelf, this stoneware pumpkin, in a muted, sleek colorway, brings a refined yet festive touch to your seasonal decorations. I think it makes a perfect piece of year-round kitchen decor, too.
Wreaths
Traditionally used for Halloween door decor, and crafted from fall flowers and foliage to celebrate the changing of the seasons, wreaths are a favorite for outdoor Halloween decor, but they can also be used to bring beautiful decoration into the home, too.
The best Halloween wreaths really do come in all shapes and sizes. From autumnal designs, similar to fall wreath ideas, to dark and spooky styles, wreaths can adorn walls, windows and even hang over mirrors and artwork. You can shop our stylish selections below.
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Crafted from vibrant fall flowers and foliage, this 18in wreath is a stunning celebration of the changing seasons. Hang it on your front door or over a fireplace or entryway table.
This Halloween take on a natural wreath features rich, textured eucalyptus leaves that bring a touch of moody elegance to your seasonal decor. Dress it with ribbons for a touch of color.
The timeless design of this wreath allows it to transition seamlessly from Halloween to Thanksgiving, making it a versatile addition to your seasonal decor. Love the color scheme? Add gold for extra glamour.
Add a burst of natural-looking foliage to your Halloween porch decor with this wispy twigs and magnolia bloom wreath which is ideal for fall, Halloween, Thanksgiving and beyond.
Garlands
Hanging a Halloween garland is a quick and easy way to uplift your home for the season.
Whether you opt for a natural design that coordinates with the foliage and flowers of your chosen wreath or choose a more contemporary style, garlands can be hung pretty much anywhere in the home. Perfect for use in a dining room, for Halloween mantel decor, or to greet you in an entryway.
This garland features a series of delicately crafted bats that effortlessly blend Halloween charm with modern style. Its metallic finish catches the light beautifully, making this a truly eye-catching piece.
Tableware
If you're looking for more subtle Halloween decor ideas, then embracing beautiful Halloween table decor can be a great way to bring seasonal charm into your home – and it will no doubt impress your guests if you're planning on doing plenty of entertaining throughout the season.
From stylish new plates and mugs to seasonal napkins, the best Halloween tableware is perfect for using for Halloween kitchen decor, and will only help to make your meals feel more seasonal and special.
Perfect for elevating your Halloween party decorations or to make your tablescape more on-theme, these spider web motif napkins are an affordable option sure to make an impact.
Switch out your everyday dinnerware for these plates adorned with playful gothic designs. Perfect for serving treats, these can add a delightful flair to your Halloween festivities.
Bone-handled silverware has been taken quite literally with these three skeleton cheese knives. These unique utensils not only serve a functional purpose but also double as eye-catching conversation starters.
A stylish way to decorate shelves or put out food as part of your Halloween party decorations, this bowl from McGee & Co. is all you need to set a festive tone. I love the subtlety of the skull rim.
Lights and lanterns
Halloween lights and lanterns can not only act as stand-alone decorations in their own right, they can also help to illuminate your other Halloween decorations too.
From traditional lanterns to light up pumpkins and unique Halloween lights, light up your home for the season with our top picks below.
A one-of-a-kind decoration, this spider web with lights can be used as part of an illuminating display alongside spooky spiders. Hang it in an entryway for a fun display.
These motion faux flame pumpkin lights have a realistic amber flicker that mimics the light of a real candle. Each candle requires two AA batteries and stays lit for 200 hours.
This candle holder lantern is perfectly in keeping with the gothic style synonymous with Halloween and can be used year-round. You can even add a pumpkin candle for a real Halloween feel.
Perfect right through fall, these modern aluminum pumpkin candle holders look wonderful grouped around a hearth or as a table centerpiece. Use flameless candles for safety.
Candles
Just like lights and lanterns, cozy candles can help to bring a beautiful glow and sense of warmth into your home for Halloween – as well as an inviting seasonal scent, too.
Adding the perfect finishing touch to a Halloween table, they can also be used on coffee tables, sideboards, windowsills, and more.
Add a touch of playful gothic glamour to adorn a mantel or layer up to your Halloween table decor with these ghost taper candles.
Serving as both a chic pumpkin decoration and a fragrant candle, this piece seamlessly blends seasonal style and scents to enhance any space with its festive flair.
This cauldron-shaped candle offers a unique take on traditional Halloween candles, making it the ideal finishing touch for a Halloween vignette.
Fun decorations
Of all the holidays, Halloween really is the time to go all out with seasonal decor that evokes an atmosphere of fun and humor.
I've selected my favorite fun designs below, from innovative kitchen accessories to more simple ornaments that celebrate traditional Halloween symbols.
This vampire-inspired design is delightfully ironic! When not in use, it makes a charming addition to your kitchen counter, combining function with a touch of humorous Halloween decor.
This charming throw blanket features a festive design and is perfect for snuggling up under during spooky movie nights, or drape it over a couch as a decorative accent.
This playful witch-themed kitchen tool not only keeps your spoon handy while cooking but also releases steam from your pot, ensuring your kitchen is mess-free in a fun and functional way.
Turn your Halloween decor up a notch with this spider candelabra, a true showstopper that’s in equal parts creepy and elegant.
This spider plant stand offers a creative and unexpected way to show off your best indoor plants for Halloween while doubling as a functional plant holder.
Zara is the Managing Editor at Homes & Gardens. She joined the brand in February 2022 as an Interiors Content Editor, specializing in writing content on interior color trends, decorating ideas and design inspiration. After studying English Literature at University, she worked as an Ecommerce Website Editor, Content Writer and Buying Intern at multiple independent businesses within the luxury retail and lifestyle sectors. She enjoys nothing more than discovering new trends, brands and products, whether that be in fashion, interior design or lifestyle.
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