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25 Spookiest Halloween Aesthetic Ideas you Need to Copy

Maci Meyers| Home Decor+ Lifestyle

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Is it just me, or is Halloween one of the best times of the year? These Halloween aesthetic ideas are here to really get you into that Fall mood. Something about the leaves starting to turn and the air crisping as it cools really brings about feelings of nostalgia. Halloween is one time of the year where you can become super creative. It’s a time to decorate your house in odd and creepy ways. Fall decor is honestly some of my favorites!

I love to see a put-together house on Halloween. It was always the coolest family that put together the Halloween party. They always went ALL out with the decorations. You can be that cool party person, too, with all these Halloween aesthetic inspirations!

Best Halloween Aesthetic Ideas

1. Dress Up the Porch

The first step to creating a great Halloween aesthetic is to start outside. This is the first thing trick or treaters are going to see when walking around the neighborhood. Get spooky with cobwebs, pumpkins, and spiders. Add a soft touch with some porch lights to illuminate the Halloween decorations below.

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2. Fancy up the Dining Table

Don’t forget any small details. If you’re planning to have a Halloween party with food, then you have to create an unbelievable centerpiece like this one! I absolutely love the gold candelabras. Also, what screams spooky more than a dripping candle???

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3. Keep it Minimalist

It can be really easy for Halloween decor to be overwhelming and tacky. It definitely doesn’t have to be like that at all! Keep your decor minimal for a tasteful look. These bats are a wonderful idea for the perfect Halloween aesthetic to add to your home.

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4. Splatter Paint Pumpkins

Pumpkin carving can be super messy and VERY time-consuming. If you’re always busy and don’t want to deal with the mess, consider painting pumpkins instead. This is such a good idea for a slapped-together look. It’s a little disheveled and cute at the same time.

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5. It’s all in the Details

For a tasteful decor look, try something very subtle. These prints hidden in a bookcase are perfect for adding a touch of Halloween without being totally overbearing. You can add other decor like old books, melted candles, or even a skull!

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6. Style the Bar Cart

Planning a boooozy party? Then you HAVE to go all out with the bar cart. Everyone loves a good bar cart, and they will even more if it’s decorated up to par. No detail needs to be left undone during the holiday festivities. Try black rock candies for garnish and a skull whiskey decanter.

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7. Bring Attention to the Mantle

If you are lucky enough to have a beautiful mantle, you NEED to make it the focal point of your whole Halloween aesthetic. I am obsessed with the skulls on display in the photo above.

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8. Hang Dried Flowers

Dried flowers are not tacky when creating the perfect Halloween look. They’re dainty and don’t take up tons of space. Dead flowers can also add to that creepy old-timey look you may be trying to accomplish when decorating for Halloween.

They’re also extremely easy to recreate! Grab your favorite bouquet and hang it upside down until they dry out. Add satin ribbon to tie them together.

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9. Make it Eclectic

If you’ve ever been in anything similar to a haunted mansion, or you’ve seen a movie set in one, then you know it’s always eclectic. Old, spooky mansions are filled to the brim with haunted antiques and photos of the ghosts who remain. Fill a wall will spooky photos, bones, cobwebs, etc., to create a realistic haunted house vibe.

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10. Don’t Forget the Bathroom

The only way to truly feel like you’ve completely decked out your house is to make sure every room is decorated. This includes the bathroom! Don’t leave any detail out.

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11. Light it up With Candles

Candles offer a soft, spooky, flickering light to really set the tone of Halloween. Whether you’re going for a creepy or relaxing feel, candles are the way to go!

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12. Add a Skeleton

Around Halloween, I’ve actually seen a lot of my neighbors use fake skeletons. You can make them look creepy, or you can position them to do fun things! Dress up your skeleton if you want, too! Your skeleton might even become a new friend to you; just make sure he pays rent!

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13. Add Anatomical Prints

It’s not supposed to be creepy, but when set in a spookily decorated home, anatomical prints can feel gory! It’s almost like science lab meets home? Either way, you can keep these kinds of prints around long after the holidays.

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14. Make the Chandelier Creepy

As said before, the devil is in the details. Let no part of your house go undecorated. Add cobwebs to the chandelier and let them hang down as if the house has been abandoned for a while. Depending on how your chandelier is, you may even be able to mount candles on top! Be careful of fire risk, though, and make sure it’s safe to do so.

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15. Bring it to the Backyard

Having the perfect backyard setup is essential if you plan on throwing a party. Make your guests feel cozy in a sheet fort. Line the walkway and around the back porch with soft lighting and pumpkins to make it feel totally Fall.

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16. Cover Furniture With Sheets

This is such a fantastic idea for a Halloween party. Your house will look like a spooky mansion, and you can avoid spillage on your furniture! It’s seriously such a cool idea and so easy to do. Most of us already have extra sets of sheets, too, so you won’t need to purchase to pull this off.

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17. Create a Bubbling Cauldron

Bubble, bubble, toil, and trouble! This bubbling cauldron is a fantastic addition to making your Halloween home feel entirely authentic. Buy a little bit of dry ice, and you have a smoking, bubbling cauldron. Get ready to concoct some potent potions!

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18. Make it Cute

Your Halloween aesthetic doesn’t need to be dark and spooky. If you prefer lighter colors and pastels, then this is the perfect aesthetic for you!

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19. Get Creative With Garland

This X-ray garland is seriously SO creative. I’ve never seen someone with this idea. You will be super unique if you bust this decor out at the Halloween party.

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20. Wear the Aesthetic

There’s nothing better than cozying up in a big sweater during the Fall. The days are warm, but the mornings and nights get super chilly. The air is crisp, and the leaves start to turn and fall. There are so many cute Halloween sweater options available!

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21. Let the Bodies Hit the Bathrub

This is such a clever idea for when you’re having a house party. Put a spooky skeleton in a bloody bath to give guests a fright when they turn on the lights!

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22. Make it Cozy

I don’t think an explanation is necessary when it comes to making your home cozy! Fall is for hot chocolate, movies, and blanket forts.

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23. Add String Lights

Another great way to add subtle soft lighting to the aesthetic is to hang string lights. You can do different styles from traditional to pumpkin, to eyeball!

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24. Make the Mirror Spooky

Have you ever played Bloody Mary? The thought of seeing a creepy figure standing behind you in the mirror especially when you are alone is spine-chilling! You can recreate this incredible DIY mirror yourself for some Halloween fun.

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25. Blow up the Balloons

This aesthetic is definitely more catered towards those who intend to throw a Halloween bash. You can create a beautiful balloon arch all on your own! Pick darker colors for a spookier vibe, or keep them light and bright for something light-hearted.

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