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Most people get into the spooky mood and deck out their homes for Halloween in the first two weeks of October so they can enjoy it as long as possible. But if you haven’t yet given your house a haunting makeover, don’t fret, there’s still plenty of time to do so.

To help you with that, our Bored Panda team compiled a list of spooktastic homes you might be tempted to take inspiration from this year. To find them, all you have to do is scroll down. But be careful, we wouldn’t want you to lose a finger in there. Muahaha!

#1 Halloween Front Door Ideas That Will Haunt Your Dreams

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#2 Our House Got A Halloween Makeover

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#3 I Made A Giant Spider For My Apartment Complex’s Decorating Contest

The top three were announced today (I made top 3!) with the winner will be announced on Halloween. I worked SO hard on this monster, so although it doesn’t look like much in terms of decor, I really poured my heart into this piece. I’ve never crafted anything to this scale before (it’s approx 8 ft long) and I’m super proud of how she turned out. It took many hours and long nights to get her finished in time.

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While there’s no right time to start decorating for your favorite holiday, Halloween, most people like to start early. Only 15% leave it to the week before the spookiest night of the year. If you’re the latter (nothing wrong with that here!), you might still be looking for inspiration or trends to hop on for this year’s haunting decorations.

Luckily, folks at Good Housekeeping have got our backs. They compiled the top Halloween decor trends you might get inspiration from.

#4 Giant Spider Eating Amazon Driver I Made A Few Years Back

I added some fur to the legs this year as they were getting a little worn out.

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#5 Happy Halloween! From The UK

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#6 Although He’s Not Vintage, I’m Still Loving Our Most Recent Addition To Our Halloween Decor! My Boys Still Haven’t Named Him Yet….

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The first one might come as a surprise, but experts suggest people give the nostalgic, fiery shade of orange a rest and embrace more moody, jewel tones like dark green and deep purple this year.

“These shades have range,” interior designer Lauren Saab explains. “They look good in modern settings, as well as traditional ones, and they tie in with what is already in the room so the effect is seasonal without feeling forced.”

#7 I Present To You My Wall Hanger Demon

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#8 Yard Haunt

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#9 Kraken House

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Those who want to hop on this trend should also consider a smoky color story, Beth Helmstetter, founder and creative director of Beth Helmstetter Events, says.

“Trade bright orange for a palette that feels collected and refined,” she recommends.

“I tend to gravitate toward hues that feel timeless and layered, such as tobacco, umber, oxblood, aubergine, deep forest, or bone. The easiest way to integrate them is by updating your rugs, upholstery, or simply adding colored accents throughout the home.”

#10 Reaper Like Character I Made This Year Is Up

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#11 Ok, This Is Hilarious. A Perfect And Unique Halloween Decoration

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#12 Halloween Display In My Area

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Fortunately, black is still on the table for this year.

“It’s always chic,” Sarah Evans from design firm Inside Stories says. “If your style skews light and neutral, all you need is a few black taper candles on the coffee table or charred branches in a vase to strike the perfect balance.”

#13 First Year We’ve Run Out Of Candy

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#14 Witch Way To The Spooky House Party?

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#15 It’s Finally Time

Made the large ones from kids’ sleds and foam fabric. The smaller ones are craft store pumpkins, cut up and painted.

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Overall, dark, gothic design seems to be the trend of the season. “The Gothic/Victorian motif is dark, layered, and very Edgar Allan Poe-esque,” maximalist interior designer Alejandro Alonso explains.

“A single antique oil portrait over a mantelscape, an iron candelabrum, a ‘foraged’ chandelier with twigs and branches, or a ‘ruined’ urn with moss can shift a room into the festivities, without being overbearing,” adds Helmstetter.

#16 Simple But Effective Halloween Decor

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#17 When Your Halloween Decor Is As Extreme As Your Wreaths

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#18 More Halloween Decorations

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If pumpkins aren’t your thing and you’d like your Halloween decor to fit in with the rest of your space, Drew Michael Scott of Lone Fox suggests swapping them for dried florals in autumn colors that will stay looking perfect long after Halloween.

But in case they are, design experts also have ideas on how you can switch them up this year. “I am currently loving the idea of glow in the dark painted pumpkins over jack-o-lanterns to spice up the regular display,” says interior designer Nureed Saeed.

#19 This Was Just Awesome

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#20 My Peeking Clown

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#21 Shelby Spider

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If you’re looking to do something unique for Halloween decor this year, Nureed also suggests coming up with an out-of-the-box theme.

“While you can never go wrong with a beautiful display of pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns, for me a good theme never goes out of style,” she says. “I always start with a fun or scary theme that I can build a full Halloween-themed space that is known to be scary to even the teenagers in my neighborhood.”

#22 Flying Evil Spirits

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#23 I’m Telling You, Brother, It’s A Frightful Sight For What Goes On Halloween Night

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#24 Neighbors Put Up Halloween Decor That Looks Suspiciously Similar To Me And My Wife

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Lastly, let’s not forget candles. They add the perfect ghoulish glow in the spirit of Halloween. What’s more fun is that you can DIY them and make them your own.

“This year we’re loving how candles have become such a big part of Halloween decor,” says Guadalupe Alvarado, the DIYer behind the Cherry Patio.

“They bring warmth, a little spookiness, and for us, they’re the perfect touch for a cute table setting or a fun DIY activity!”

Lately, it has become popular to paint unique designs on long tapered candles with wax, which could become a fun Halloween activity with your family or friends.

#25 September 13th And Salem, Massachusetts Is Ready For Halloween

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#26 Best Halloween Decorations Ever

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#27 2024 Porch Photo

“Plague Witch” (left) and various other heads, pumpkins, and a couple of quickly thrown together sheet ghosts on the porch.

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#28 My Husband Posted A Picture Of The Sanderson Sisters From Our Hocus Pocus Decorations Last Week. Here Is The Rest Of The Display

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#29 Cousin Eddie Halloween Decoration

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#30 Just Got My Halloween Decorations Up, I Tried To Have Each Of The Skeletons Tell Their Own Little Story

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#31 My Friend Uploaded This To Her Facebook, Figured It Belonged Here. “Best Halloween Decorations”

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#32 The Only Way To Do Halloween

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#33 Halloween Outdoor Decoration Sure To Make Everyone Look Twice Before Coming To Your Front Door

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#34 Time To Set Up The Halloween Decorations Outside

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#35 It’s That Time Of Year

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#36 Cool Halloween Display

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#37 Witching Hour

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#38 The 12ft Mummy Was A Hit And We Had Plenty Of People Come By And I Scared A Good Number Of Them

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#39 Experimenting With Shadows. First Draft My Shadow Werewolf Turned Out Better Than I Expected

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#40 My First Halloween In My First House

I found out my offer was accepted on my house on Halloween 2023, and I closed in November, so this year was my first Halloween at my first house. And it was everything I wanted! We had between 1300-1400 trick-or-treaters. The whole neighborhood goes all out. It was Halloween heaven. I’m already trying to figure out how to make next year even better.