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19 Spooky Halloween Decoration Ideas That Are So Chic It's Scary

Town & Country

October 14, 2019 at 10:18 AM

19 Spooky Halloween Decoration Ideas That Are So Chic It's Scary

Downsize.

Keep it simple and monochromatic.

Use geometry for unexpectedly glamorous jack-o-lanterns.

Don't be afraid of the dark.

Hang a rustic spooky wreath from your door.

Pumpkin patch staircase.

Forget black.

Greet guests with adorable mini-ghost lollipops.

Paint your pumpkins.

Spiderwebs can look elegant.

Decorate your backyard with twinkling autumn lights.

Flying white pumpkin ghosts and bats.

Just the right amount of creepy cutouts for Halloween night.

Autumnal taper holders made of real pumpkins and gourds.

Masquerade your pumpkin.

Sleek vampire-inspired hangings.

Top your dinner table off with fresh flower petals and leaves.

Make your candles count.

Make your front steps resemble an October magazine cover.

19 Spooky Halloween Decoration Ideas That Are So Chic It's Scary

Getting into the Halloween spirit doesn't have to mean giving up your sleek design cred—it's possible to get into the spooky vibe without forfeiting high-brow taste. That's right, no tacky plastic skeletons and inflatable spiders, here.

If your goal is a more refined All Hallow's Eve aesthetic, then swap out the cliched carved pumpkins and rubber bats in favor of something a bit more thoughtfully-designed this year. From whimsical white wisteria to autumnal wreaths, here are 19 decor ideas to inspire your Halloween home aesthetic.

Because getting in the spooky spirit doesn't mean you have to forfeit good taste.

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