34 Best Halloween Decorations for a Scary Good Time
Fun, festive, and frightening.
Once fall arrives, so does Halloween. If you’re itching to start decorating your home with all of the holiday’s symbols, figures, and colors, Wayfair has you covered. Here is your one-stop-shop for all the Halloween decor ideas so you can make a fun and festive (and maybe frightening) scene inside and out. Here are the best Halloween decorations your home needs this season.
1. Pre-Lit 15” Ceramic Halloween Tree Holiday Decoration W/ Orange & Purple Bulb Lights
Who says trees are just for Christmas? Spruce up your Halloween table decor with this glossy 15-in. ceramic Halloween tree that incorporates all the colors of the season with black, orange, and purple lights. Once you plug in the 5-ft. power cord included with this figurine, the orange and purple lights will shine brightly to add ambiance to your indoor Halloween decor.
Bring the warming glow indoors with this six-piece Halloween luminary set. Each metal tin contains a cut-out of a Halloween icon that glows from within through the orange LED lights to instill the holiday spirit. The LED bulbs included with each luminary are built with a 6-hour timer that runs on AAA batteries. Since the luminary tins are designed with a handle, get playful with their placement by hanging them from nails or hooks, or else sit them on a table or your porch stairs for a well-lit statement.
Whether you’re dressing up your home for a Halloween party or to get in the holiday spirit, this reversible porch decor item is a must. Choose from either the smiling scarecrow or tiered pumpkins to match the rest of your outdoor Halloween decorations to make a welcoming first impression on your guests. This piece stands at almost 3 ft. tall and needs to be placed under your roof’s shelter to preserve its vibrant appearance.
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4. Ismaeel Indoor/Outdoor Throw Pillow
Get festive with this Halloween pillow that can be used indoors or outdoors as part of your holiday decorations. This pillow comes in four different colors so you can find the shade that best matches your upholstery while staying on-theme with the black witch hat and “Happy Halloween” message.
Not a fan of witch hats or writing? This bat print pillow still provides all the comfort and festive elements you need for decorating your sitting areas this Halloween season. With its five different size options, you’re able to select the perfect pillow for your couch, bed, entry bench, or any other sitting locations. Similar to the pillow above, this pillow is versatile for indoor and outdoor use.
For an even more subtle print to include in your Halloween decorations, choose this throw pillow suitable for both indoor and outdoor settings. The faded skull print on the front is perfect for those who are looking to deviate from the typical bold Halloween decorations. Since this pillow comes in an ivory color, it’s great if you want a softer approach when decorating for the holiday.
Get super festive when decorating for Halloween with this throw pillow that incorporates a whimsical, ghoulish print. The best part about this pillow is its duality - it can sit either indoors or outdoors, and it’s print is reversible! You can opt to showcase either side of this pillow for Halloween flair.
Set a Halloween scene on your wall or fire mantle with this holiday canvas. Instead of leaving your walls bare, this canvas allows you to use your vertical space for extra Halloween decor to elevate the festive mood. With the orange trees and pumpkins, black cats and bats, this print encompasses the Halloween spirit and ties any decorated room together. This canvas comes in four different size options to find the right size for your wall or mantel.
This canvas print is more dark compared to the one above to give the vibe a more sinister feel. Featuring a haunted house, black cat, witch on a broomstick, and several other classic Halloween items, this popular artwork can be a signature piece for your indoor Halloween decor.
If scenery canvases aren’t your style, opt for this canvas that features a Halloween-themed ad instead. Apart from the orange and black colors, this canvas sports a witch cauldron and a fun message for a vintage (and witchy) approach to bring to your Halloween decorating.
Looking for something more subtle? This polka dot pumpkin print will give you what you’re looking for. If you’re not into witches, ghosts, or scary Halloween figures, opting for a pumpkin is the perfect route since it’s an iconic fall element that can still stay on display long after Halloween is over.
This skull set is another must-have for your Halloween decorations. Embodying the “hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil” archetype, these skulls are sturdy and flat enough on the bottom to place on a table, mantel, bookcase, or other flat surfaces to decorate for the season.
Hang these vampire bats on the walls to further elevate the Halloween spirit! These creepy bats come in a set of two and are built with hooks on the back to hang them by. Since they are made of polyresin and resin materials, these bats can also be placed in your garden or outdoor area to bring your decorating outside and dress up your yard for the holiday.
If you’re looking to decorate overlooked areas in your home, look no further than this sitting Grim Reaper statue. If you have a shelf, mantel, or free corner in your home, this statue is in the perfect position to sit securely in place, waiting to make an unsettling appearance. This hand-painted resin statue is a must-have to pair with your indoor Halloween decor to create an unnerving vibe.
If you like the Grim Reaper statue but are scared it’ll get knocked off a ledge, opt for this Grim Reaper figurine to provide the same unsettling decoration to your home (without being uneasy about breaking it!). This figurine stands up instead of sits down, and can be placed back from the edge of your shelf or mantel for a more secure placement.
Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party or wanting to decorate a few tables, you can't go wrong with adding these figurines to your indoor Halloween decor. These ghostly figures are adorable and frightening while making excellent table toppers since they’re smaller in size. Made of polyresin and resin materials, these figurines have a glossy exterior that gives them a shine that enhances the decor of your festive party or seasonal decorating. Place these figurines together or apart to complete your holiday setup.
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Looking for more Halloween party ideas? Check out our guide: 12 Easy Halloween Party Ideas for Your Next Spooky Celebration
17. Witch's Cat Spell-Casting Sign
Cast a charming spell while decorating for Halloween with this adorable wall sign. This hand-painted sign gets into the Halloween spirit with its eerie (and cute) black cat wearing a witches hat and embellished spiderweb. The keyholes on the back are meant to keep this sign securely in place with the use of a nail or hook.
Needing outdoor Halloween decorations? Spruce up your porch with this creepy coffin sign that gives off all the eerie vibes. Sporting the dark and orange colors, this sign gets your home ready for the season and stays in place via the included hooks and jute rope on the back. It is made with solid wood materials that can last through all-weather outdoor exposure.
We love table Halloween decorations, and this table sign is one of the best Halloween decorations to have! It includes iconic holiday elements like a ghost, pumpkins, and colors that are great for table decor or placing on a fire mantel. This wooden piece is very lightweight and easy to move around to pair beautifully with the rest of your ghoulish decor.
Make your guests wonder what’s in store for them with this charming outdoor Halloween decoration. Written with the famous phrase of the holiday, this sign is easy to place around your home and hook into place with the included hardware. If you find that it ever gets dirty, cleaning is a breeze as all this sign requires is the simple wipe-down with a damp rag.
Elevate your outdoor Halloween decorations even further with this playful (and super tall) animated black cat inflatable. This inflatable measures 11 ft. high for a yard decor no one can miss! After this inflatable blows up in just a few minutes, the LED lights light up the eyes and teeth of the cat so they’re visible during the darker hours. Once the season is over, storing is easy since this inflatable folds compactly flat.
If you want to keep your yard fun and friendly this holiday, add this ghost inflatable to your stash of Halloween decorations. This 4-ft.-tall ghost gives your guests a friendly smile for a warm welcome. This plug-in inflatable is also made with LED lights to make the ghost and orange “BOO” more visible so everyone can see this friendly figure long after the sun goes down.
This inflatable tree may be haunted, but it sure is an adorable yard placement. Whether your yard features scary or seasonal decor, this inflatable is perfect for Halloween decorating since it's playful and festive. Inflatables are easy to assemble, and this one blows quickly within seconds to create its lively, LED bulb-lit scene. When you’re ready to take it down and store it, this inflatable folds completely flat until you’re ready to pull it back out for the next season.
Make your Halloween decorations humorous with this crashing witch inflatable! This funny inflatable can hang anywhere around your home with its included adjustable straps that easily wrap around banisters, rails, or hooks for versatile placement. LED lights are included in this inflatable so it’s able to shine once the sun goes down, keeping your home festive.
Want to keep your yard family-friendly and less frightening? Then opt for this Scooby Scarecrow inflatable. This fun portrayal of the friendly cartoon is sure to be a hit with the kids while still keeping the Halloween holiday alive. The bright LED lights included with this inflatable keeps it visible during the night until you turn it off by unplugging the plug-in. Assembly is easy as this inflatable blows up in a matter of seconds and deflates to a flat position for easy storage. Use this inflatable on its own or with a mixture of other outdoor Halloween decorations for a fun display.
Feature a ghastly outdoor (or indoor display) with this set of three witch stakes. These witches elevate the scary season with their all-black attire and faceless heads that light up and flicker once plugged in. If you place these sinister sisters outdoors, use the included stakes to keep them standing tall all month long.
Create a haunted house vibe that starts outdoors with this clawing zombie groundbreaker. This is the ultimate outdoor halloween decoration to place in your yard since it features a frighteningly realistic look and lights up when turned on. Once you place 2 AA batteries inside, the eyes of this figure light up red for an even scarier look. Pair this groundbreaker with a fog machine and you’ll have the scariest house on the block!
Embody the dead with this pose-n-stay skeleton suitable for indoor and outdoor usage. This skeleton is easy to maneuver to place however you see fit around your yard or home while resembling a real life set of human bones. The knees are easy to lock in place if you want to set the skeleton in a sitting position similar to the picture above, or you can keep the knees straight if you decide to hang it against a wall. Since it’s made with all-weather plastic, this skeleton will not be damaged by sitting outdoors, though it will need a hook if you prefer to hang it on the side of your house or against a wall.
Is there anything more Halloween than a witch? This standing witch figurine makes an ideal outdoor Halloween decoration element for your yard. Not only does this figurine stand, it also speaks and lights up! When plugged into a nearby outlet, your witch’s eyes will glow thanks to the LED lights, while it’ll also utter a few phrases to give your guests or trick-or-treaters a fun (and frightening) surprise!
No Halloween yard scene is complete without a tombstone, and this tombstone built in the shape of the Grim Reaper makes it even more fitting. Standing 2 ft. tall, this statue is made with resin and plastic materials that sport a weathered and cracked design to elevate the mood. Just remember to bring this item inside if a storm pops up!
Making a welcoming and festive first impression to your guests this Halloween with this outdoor door mat. Not only does this door mat ensure that no mud, debris, or dirt is tracked into your house, but it also decorates an unlikely area of your home. This mat features a cute saying sure to make your guests chuckle as they wipe their shoes off on the rug’s thick coil fibers. Plus, this mat is water-resistant, which means rain exposure will not cause any damage.
These weeping willow trees take “weeping” to a whole new level! These LED lighted trees and branches are a must for Halloween decorations that create ambiance, thanks to the eerie lighting and the sense of holiday scariness that they evoke. Along with LED lights on the branches, each tree contains spiders for an even creepier vibe whether you place it outdoors or inside your house. The base on these trees are ultra sturdy to keep them in place, and there are also four stakes included in the kit to ground them into your yard if desired.
Light up your home inside or out with these festive Halloween LED lights. These icicle lights feature the warm orange and purple hues of the holiday to instill a festive vibe that will tie the rest of your yard or indoor Halloween decorations together. Each set comes with 70 lights per box, and each set can connect with another set of lights, which comes in handy if you have a larger yard to cover. Just be sure to plug these strings into a nearby outlet.
Creepy crawlers are definitely something to add to your Halloween decoration list! This giant spider web can be used indoors or outdoors to add more spooky fun to your Halloween celebration. The web includes two giant spiders, which you can attach on or around the web. We recommend putting it on front porches, garage doors, or indoor walls for the best placement so this eerie web is always visible.
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