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Spooky season is here. If bright orange, oversized spiders, and elaborate spooky decorations aren't your style, you're not alone. Decorating your home for Halloween may be a challenge if you prefer a more classic design aesthetic, but there are ways to celebrate the season while still feeling chic and sophisticated.
Spooky chic works well with neutrals and minimalism. These decorations are small and easy to handle, so you don't have to worry about them getting messy from season to season. No 12-foot skeleton in sight. Read on for some ideas on how to add a little Halloween vibe to your home in the most sophisticated way possible.
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1. Start small
Jen Alvarez, Jen's Gathering Nest
Minimalist Halloween decor is all about incorporating small details that create subtle but meaningful seasonal changes. Designer Jen Alvarez shows this by adding a little Halloween decor to this part of the kitchen. You can never go wrong with scattering small white pumpkins throughout your home and adding subtle touches to your countertops and shelves, like Alvarez did here. Mini skeletons and small bats on the shelf complete this minimalist Halloween look that incorporates a very chic black and white color palette.
2. Keep your mantle simple
Onnie Langbein, Onnie Langbein
The mantle is a great place for seasonal decorations, but there's no need to cram the space with large, elaborate pieces. Designer Oney Langbein's simple Halloween decorations on the cloak consist of a bright orange pumpkin garland, small pumpkins on each end of the cloak, black taper candles, and small ghost figurines. Knitted and white pumpkins on the ground and a nearby cinnamon broom are nice neutral touches, and the whimsical ghost art on the framed TV matches seamlessly with the rest of the minimal decor.
At first glance, you won't even know that this is a Halloween cloak because of the delicate decoration, but for fans of sleek, neutral designs, this is the perfect cloak to get you in the Halloween spirit.
3. Bring more black into your home
Tamara Salvetti, bridgewaydesigns
Creating a spooky-chic atmosphere in your home doesn't necessarily mean you need to stock up on Halloween-specific decorations. Here, designer Tamara Salvetti creates a sophisticated take on the Halloween bedroom with a black duvet, black and white cushions, and a black knit throw. A nearby black basket decorated with orange ribbon and a knitted pumpkin wearing a witch's hat complete the look, making this bedroom the perfect place to settle in on a chilly October night.
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4. Play with contrast
Stephanie Hanna, @stephaniehannablog
Minimalist Halloween decorations don't mean they can't pack a punch, and these floating witch hats prove just that. Designer Stephanie Hanna added a witch's hat to this coral and white bedroom. Black instantly stands out against bright colors. A black throw blanket is tied into a hat over white bedding, along with a garland of small bats, nearby Halloween art, and pumpkins on the nightstand. These witch hats take up some space, but you won't have a problem storing them as they can be folded and stacked easily.
5. Try black and white decor
Lindsay, @countrygirlhome
Black and white Halloween decor is a super chic way to incorporate the season into your home because these neutral colors go with just about everything. This entryway table from @countrygirlhome was already equipped with white decorations, including a lamp, a vase of branches, and various tableware on the shelf, so adding a white pumpkin and Ghost Him garland was a natural choice . A pop of black on the witch's hat, black gauze on the mirror, and a variety of spooky creatures (bats, crows, spiders, oh my!) give the whole setup a distinct Halloween feel while remaining minimal and streamlined. is given.
6. Remember less is more
Ashley Alonzo, @mrs.alonzo
Simple Halloween decorations like skulls, crow art, and black taper candles on designer Ashley Alonzo's entryway table can go a long way in changing the look and feel of your home. This entryway table can easily be transformed by simply changing out the art, candles, and vase branches to reflect the season. The skull is an added bonus.
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7. Switch art
Rox van der, Van der's house
Most people have photos and art displayed in their homes, and an easy way to celebrate the season without adding anything extra is to change up your framed items. His current TikTok trend involves people buying art at thrift stores and painting their own ghosts on the painted landscapes. Alternatively, you can choose a spooky scene or an abstract artwork in dark colors.
One minimalist Halloween idea is to make your own cheesecloth ghost, like this adorable DIY art created by Rox van der. Simply take a piece of cheesecloth, soak it in a mixture of Mod Her Podge and water, and lightly adhere it to the canvas.
8. Try a subtle spookiness.
Loni Haskel, @lonihaskellinteriors
Small cutout bats have been a very popular Halloween decoration trend in recent years, and for good reason. These little bats are affordable, easy to stick on the wall, and delicate enough not to take up space, making them even more noticeable when placed on a dark wall, as shown here.
Designer Loni Haskell places various bat cutouts on the cloak and on the wall behind the TV to give the living room a Halloween feel without overwhelming the space with too much spookiness. Other than a sneaky skull on the coffee table, that's all there is to this living room setup, but it's enough to reflect the season.
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9. Add drama
Andy Lane, @andeelayne
Hanging battery-powered candles from the ceiling adds an eerie yet ambient feel to any space. Here, designer Andy Lane hangs candles in front of a cloak trimmed with black cheesecloth. These battery-operated candles look great on your dining room table or in your bedroom, and they couldn't be easier to set up.