The best indoor Halloween decorations – 36 spooky (and chic) designs to uplift your home for the season
We've spent hours hunting online for the very best indoor Halloween decorations, so you can dress your home for Halloween in style
From the fun to the scary and the chic, our list of the best indoor Halloween decorations can help you create the perfect Halloween scheme – no matter your style.
Whether you are looking for some fun new buys to enhance your Halloween decorating ideas, or are in need of some fresh decor and are wondering what the latest Halloween trends are for this year, our list of the best indoor Halloween decorations will leave you feeling inspired for spooky season.
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From lights and lanterns that can coordinate with the best outdoor Halloween decorations, to cozy candles and pretty pumpkins, these our are favorite indoor Halloween decorations that we've seen this year.
Pumpkins
A symbol of not only Halloween decor but fall decor ideas and Thanksgiving decor too, you can't celebrate Halloween without plenty of pumpkins.
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.
Whether you're looking for some pretty realistic faux pumpkin designs, or are searching for a more colorful and unique pumpkin ornament, explore our best buys below.
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These pumpkins come in a range of different sizes, and the off-white color makes them an elegant take on this traditional Halloween decor piece.
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For a more rustic, earthy take on Halloween and fall decor, this rattan pumpkin by Pottery Barn is perfect.
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A stylish, modern take on seasonal pumpkin decor, these colorful glass pumpkins have been crafted from mouthblown recycled glass.
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An elegant and unique take on Halloween pumpkin decor, these colorful glass pumpkins are perfect for creating an eye-catching, glowing display when paired with candles or lights.
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For a cozier take on the classic Halloween pumpkin, this velvet pumpkin comes in a range of colors and can be an easy and thematic decoration.
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Showcase autumn’s bounty with these hand-painted pumpkins and gourds, available in a variety of organic shapes and seasonal colors.
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. Shop our stylish selections below.
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This wreath crafts a creepy round of black twigs. The simple yet scary design can add frightful fun to a door, window, wall or it can ever be used as a centerpiece for Halloween table decor.
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A tangled web of bats and vines whirl together like a gust of autumn wind in this hair-raising wreath. Handcrafted, the design features air-dried angel vines, decorative bats and berries on a natural vine base.
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This playful wreath will add inviting illumination and a simple seasonal statement to your indoor space this Halloween.
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Bring the splendor of the season into your home with warm earth tones and natural accents. Faux fall leaves, pumpkins, sprigs of berries, and pinecones provide effortless autumnal beauty on this autumnal wreath.
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We love the more muted, pastel color scheme of this cozy fall wreath, the perfect choice if you're looking for more subtle Halloween decor. You can also purchase a matching garland.
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Perfect for both fall decor and a more cozy take on Halloween decor, this faux harvest wreath beautifully encapsulates the colors of nature, celebrating the change in seasons.
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 – we explore the best Halloween entryway decorations in our dedicated piece, they are a highly versatile addition to your Halloween decor collection.
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Ideal for decorating a front door or wrapping around porch railings, this beautiful autumnal garland from Balsam Hill perfectly captures the colors of fall.
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Tell trick-or-treaters, party goers, neighbors, and guests "happy Halloween!" with this simple yet elegant velvet garland.
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Add a more fall-inspired festive touch to the autumnal home with this colorful, wool pumpkin garland.
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 cutlery, to seasonal tablecloths and placemats, 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.
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This beautiful black dinnerware, finished with an eye-catching glazed gloss, is made up of soup bowls, pasta bowls, dinner plates, salad plates, and coffee mugs. Pieces can be purchased separately or in a set.
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This set of glasses is crafted from smoke-colored glass which is perfect for fall season.
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Elevate the everyday and the ordinary with this beautiful brushed gold flatware set, guaranteed to add a striking shine to your table.
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Switch out your salt and pepper shakers on your Halloween table for these stylish striped pumpkin shakers.
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This stylish pumpkin charger plate is perfect for serving a hot Halloween meal onto or decorating each guests spot at a dinner table with.
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This gingham tablecloth is utterly timeless, but the beautiful black finish can add a more edgy touch to a dining table for the fall and Halloween seasons.
Lights and lanterns
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 simple sets of string lights, to traditional Jack-O-Lanterns and unique Halloween lights, illuminate your home for the season with our top picks below.
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This metal jack-o’-lantern can take flameless candles or string lights to bring a little hocus-pocus to your Halloween decor.
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Perfect for hanging over a mantel, bookcase or even a doorway, these elegant string lights are perfect for a more subtle holiday look, and they can be used for Christmas decor too.
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These lit wire pumpkins can be an easy way to light up a space, perfect for string lights or candles, and they can be used outdoors, too.
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We love that this skull is creepy wall decor and a light all at once, perfect for putting on a wall or in a window to fright trick-or-treaters.
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Bring a spooky glow to your Halloween set up with this 13.5" light up lantern.
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For this lantern you can choose between bats, fall leaves, pumpkins, stars and more for your chosen impression.
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 inviting seasonal scent, too.
Adding the perfect finishing touch to a Halloween table, they can also be used on coffee tables, sideboards, in windowsills and more.
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These orange taper candles have a twist detail that give a playful and stylish look to the home. Pair with the Rosario Taper Holder to complete the look.
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Settle in with the familiar scent of fall. Magnolia's Gathered Candle features the spicy scent of pumpkin chai in a simple, yet elegant frosted glass votive.
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Bring inviting, sweet scent and seasonal decoration into your home with this pretty pumpkin candle by Anthropologie.
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.
From spooky skeletons and signs, to more simple ornaments that celebrate traditional Halloween symbols, we've selected our favorite fun designs below.
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Build a ghoulish village with this spooky house with lights. Why not style it alongside small plants and pumpkins.
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Made from wicker and wire, these witch hats make the perfect addition to a coffee table for your Halloween styling arrangements.
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For an easy table top decoration, this 12in LED lighted black bat sign is a cute way to infuse Halloween themes into any space.
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Add some color to your comfy zones with these velvet pumpkin shaped pillows which come in a range of colors. You can even use these to decorate various areas of your homes – they don't have to be exclusively used as throw pillows.
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Welcome all the Halloween ghouls to your home with this monochrome "Welcome Goblins" sign, that can easily integrate into most spaces and styles.
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No haunted house is complete without a Skeleton in the closet. This life-size pose-n-stay skeleton features realistic molded bones, with a full rib cage, spine, arms, legs, and skull with a movable jaw.
FAQs
How to decorate the inside of your house for Halloween?
How you decorate your home for Halloween completely depends on your style and how minimalist and maximalist you want to be with your decor.
For indoor decorations that can be appreciated both indoors and outdoors, ensure to decorate your windows – light up decorations are perfect.
Start with rooms that you spend the most time in and where you can really appreciate the decor. Living rooms, dining rooms and entryways are often the main spaces that are decorated but there is no reason you cannot bring Halloween decor into the bedroom and kitchen too.
As we have explored with our list of the best indoor Halloween decorations, there are so many decor designs to choose from. From wall decor ideas to lighting, ornaments and tableware, there is no shortage of ideas and fun seasonal products to embrace in your home for Halloween.
If you're feeling inspired by our list of the best indoor Halloween decorations, but are still unsure on which designs to pick for your home, we explore the most popular Halloween decorations in our dedicated feature. This guidance can help you narrow down your decor ideas by embracing more popular styles, or prompt you to embrace unique decor that is completely unexpected – the choice is yours.
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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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