go gothic
that lemonade life
The talented artists at That Lemonade Life combined grape vines, faux orange, and long black feathers to create this totally gothic wreath. It's also a good idea to use both Halloween colors.
play disco
Stephanie Hanna
This Halloween wreath is the perfect combination of charm and ghoul. At first, your eyes will naturally fall on bats and skeletons, but if you look closely, you'll notice mirror balls and pampas grass. Both soften the look of this playful DIY masterpiece of his.
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References
gorgeous halo
The candy and sign on this Halloween ribbon wreath are both subtle references to our obsession with Hansel and Gretel. If you have small children at home, Halloween is the perfect night to read her early 19th century fairy tales.
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contrast color
pink peppermint design
Is there a more chic color combination than black and white? We think otherwise. This simple Halloween wreath takes a popular scheme in an unexpected way. A white pom-pom and a black spider are both fixed to a twig grape vine.
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use local ingredients
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Halloween wreaths may be scary, but they don't have to be. This is made of many grape vines woven into a ring and decorated with seasonal pumpkins. The whole thing is finished with a gold ribbon. Yes, please.
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Please do not throw away fallen leaves
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Once you have finished raking fallen leaves from your lawn, do not throw them away. Instead, save some of the most colorful and perfect ones and use them to create a fall foliage wreath. Why not add some seasonal flair by incorporating fake berries? Covering the front door with berries can attract uninvited visitors, so we recommend artificial rather than real ones.
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I'm inside
decorating tips
There are no rules against hanging wreaths in the kitchen or living room. But if you do, keep it simple and use other decorations to set the mood. Case in point: This wreath is part of a plan to bring pumpkins, fake spiders, and of course the witch's broom together.
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please stay small
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If you decide to hang a wreath on a doorknob, choose a smaller one. The bigger it is, the more annoying it will be every time you go out.
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Please pay attention to Grace
There's no reason to spend hours making a DIY Halloween wreath. If you have black craft paper, fold it a few times, trace the shape of a bat, and cut it out. Since you folded the paper, you will get multiple identical bats.
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grow fruit
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This is another one of our favorite non-scary wreaths. Although the natural colors look a bit summery, all fruits and flowers are in season in the fall.
ask the children
Laura's cunning life
Made almost entirely of mesh, this colorful wreath is a fun and easy craft that even kids can make (with parental guidance, of course). Take a peek at Laura's Crafty Life tutorials.
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Don't stick to a theme
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In our opinion, fall wreaths can double as Halloween wreaths, so if you don't want to make (or re-make) new decorations for every holiday, choose something relatively neutral that you can use for several months. please.
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accept insects
scratch and stitch
This year, instead of covering your trees and bushes with gauze cobwebs, choose garlands covered with cobwebs. Once the holidays are over, it's much easier to clean up and store for next year. This clever design from Scratch and Stitch achieves the gauze look of cheesecloth.
light it up
wayfair
Not a fan of orange? Choose strictly black and purple wreaths. This plastic one features purple lights embedded in fake black branches.
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hang it
pottery barn
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Go Scandi
pottery barn
Use one color
front gate
If you want to create a classy Halloween wreath that doesn't have to come down on November 1st, try this handmade wreath with a touch of midnight blue for a fall vibe.
use your head
grandin road
The trailing chain makes this Gothic wreath both beautiful and terrifying. The skulls and dusty gray pumpkins alone will haunt you, especially at night.
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Adopt artificial flowers
front gate
This realistic wreath combines several fall plants and is perfect if you can't decide which one to make your focal point. Eucalyptus, tea leaves, pine cones and ferns give it a natural feel.
Don't waste the shell
williams sonoma
This wreath features corn husks dyed in classic Halloween colors and delivers the harvest straight to your door.
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Kelly Allen is the Associate Editor at House Beautiful, where she creates design, culture, and travel content online and in magazines. She's been on the team since 2019, writing feature articles about dreamy TV and movie filming locations, in-depth city guides, and inspiring home tours. From investigating fantasy properties to discovering can't-miss décor details on screen, she's always keen to answer pop-her culture's burning questions through the lens of design. During her five-year career, she has built a strong network of designers across disciplines and leveraged their valuable expertise. Her career includes honing her reporting skills while working on viral news at Delish and contributing to Cosmopolitan's entertainment coverage. When she's not watching all the new movies and TV shows, she can be found browsing vintage hardware stores, attending industry events, or strolling around New York City, all of which she shares on her Instagram is highlighted.
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