While Halloween is a fun holiday to decorate for, you run the risk of going overboard with the jack-o-lanterns and spiders and ghosts. Sometimes store-bought decorations can look downright cheesy. So today we’re sharing some elegant ideas that will keep your home looking classy this October.
1. Paint a handful of vessels black and add labels to them, for a “pick your poison” style display. Check out more ideas here. [Photo: HGTV]
2. Grab some dollar store Halloween decorations and spray paint them all gold, for a gorgeous display on a budget. Read more here. [Photo: Hip 2 Save]
3. If you haven’t noticed by now, spray paint is your friend. Coat a skull in black and fill it with white carnations for a creepy yet beautiful table setup. Get the deets here. [Photo: Persia Lou]
4. Simplicity is always effective… create a large cluster of paper bats on one wall for an eye-catching Halloween display. Get the tutorial here. [Photo: Made Everyday]
5. Turn the lights down low and pair a metallic skull with some moody flowers, and you have an instant centerpiece. [Photo: via Brabbu]
6. Halloween decor doesn’t have to be dark and gruesome… it can be light and humorous too. Read more about this gorgeous tablescape here. [Photo: Julie Blanner]
7. Black and white can be a very effective theme as well… just paint your pumpkins white and add a spider or two for effect. Read more here. [Photo: Pizzazzerie]
8. Black and gold painted pumpkins are another easy way to achieve an elegant look without spending a fortune. [Photo: Real Simple]
9. If you’re really feeling daring, give pink a try! When paired with gold spiders, it looks inviting rather than terrifying! [Photo: MyBellaStoria]
10. Ravens are another alternative to the usual Halloween suspects. You might consider writing an excerpt from Poe’s The Raven on a mirror, too! [Photo: Midwest Living]
